It’s Commonwealth Day and King Charles III has turned music show host to mark the occasion.

Presenting an hour-long show on Apple Music 1, the King is showcasing music from around the Commonwealth as well as some of his personal favourites.

But what is Commonwealth Day and what does this 21st-century celebration say about today’s monarchy?

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr Ed Owens, historian of the modern British monarchy, royal commentator and author of After Elizabeth, Can the Monarchy Save Itself? to talk about the King’s song selection and the drive to make the Royals feel more relatable…

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