Rod Stewart, 80, and Penny Lancaster team up for new role and share exciting announcement after milestone birthday
Sir Rod Stewart, 80, and his wife Penny Lancaster, 53, have been announced as the newest celebrity ambassadors for The King’s Foundation.
The couple will join existing ambassadors including David Beckham and Sienna Miller in supporting the royal charity’s initiatives.
The exciting announcement marks a big step in the pair’s charitable work, with plans already in place for them to visit the foundation’s Scottish headquarters this week.
The King’s Foundation, previously known as The Prince’s Foundation, works to build sustainable communities and transform lives across the UK.
The announcement follows Stewart’s lavish 80th birthday celebrations on board a £150million super yacht in the Caribbean.
The music legend was joined by seven of his eight children for the holiday and saw the family island-hopping around St Barts – sharing images on Instagram.
His son Alastair, 19, described the gathering as “an unforgettable time”, as he posed alongside his brothers and sisters.
The luxury boat boasted nine suites, a beauty salon, a gym, a swimming pool and a helipad, with three chefs catering to the family’s needs throughout their time.
Lancaster also documented the celebrations, sharing group photos of the extended family enjoying their time together in the tropical paradise.
Speaking about their new roles, Stewart expressed his enthusiasm and said: “We are so pleased to be coming on board as ambassadors for The King’s Foundation.
“[We] look forward to lending our support to this worthwhile cause, particularly during such a significant year for the charity.”
Lancaster highlighted her personal connection to the foundation’s mission and added: “As a volunteer special constable, the Foundation’s approach to building communities – and how access to green spaces can help build better, healthier places – is particularly important to me.
“It’s an honour to be working with the Foundation and I can’t wait to meet more of the inspiring people who both learn with and work for the organisation.”
The couple will visit Dumfries House in Ayrshire, where they will meet staff at the Health and Wellbeing Centre on the estate.
Their visit will focus on the centre’s perimenopause programmes and community initiatives, connecting with Lancaster’s role as patron of Menopause Mandate.
Last year, she opened up about her horrific time going through menopause and how it impacted her home life with Stewart and her two sons – leaving the singer to push Lancaster to get some help.
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The engagement at Dumfries House forms part of the foundation’s commitment to supporting local communities through various health and wellbeing initiatives.
The visit marks the beginning of what is said to be a significant year for The King’s Foundation, with the couple set to play an active role in the charity’s 35th-anniversary celebrations.