William and Kate send greetings to King Charles on monarch’s 78th birthday

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King Charles and Sir Elton John take to the airwaves for a special radio show to mark the landmark

The Princes and Princess of Wales have wished King Charles a happy 78th birthday - as the monarch joined Sir Elton John on a special radio show to mark the landmark.

Charles joined the superstar for Rocket Hour, his regular slot on Apple Radio, and shared his poignant “magic” memories of The Beatles’ All You Need Is Love, and chose Sir Elton’s own hit – I’m Still Standing – as one of his favourite tracks because of its “message of resilience”.

William and Kate posted a message on social media with a picture of the two together on the show. “Wishing a very Happy Birthday to His Majesty The King!” the message read.

Charles joined the superstar for Rocket Hour, his regular slot on Apple Radio, and shared his poignant “magic” memories of The Beatles’ All You Need Is Love, and chose Sir Elton’s own hit – I’m Still Standing – as one of his favourite tracks because of its “message of resilience”.

Their conversation highlighted the key role of music in the work of The King’s Trust, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and the musicians who support the charity, as Charles told Sir Elton: “We and the Trust are definitely still standing.”

But Sir Elton, 79, quipped “I’m still sitting now, though” giving a large laugh, with the King chuckling: “With occasional bits dropping off here and there. I know this is a terrible problem as we get older.”

The King referenced the lyrics of Your Song, another of Sir Elton’s much-loved tracks, as he told him: “I think, in the words of another of your famous songs, I hope you don’t mind, but I would like us to play one of your own pieces which takes us back to 1986 and the Rock Gala at Wembley Arena for the 10th anniversary of my Trust.”

Charles said: “I suspect that no-one who was present on that night in 1986 could possibly forget your performance of I’m Still Standing.

“I know people in all kinds of circumstances find this song inspiring, not only for its marvellous spirit, but also its message of resilience.

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