Sir Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster looked every inch the glamorous couple as they both dressed in red at their Halloween Party in London on Friday.
Rock star Sir Rod, 78, and model Penny, 52, threw the bash to celebrate Sir Rod’s newly launched Wolfie’s Whisky which went on sale earlier this year.
Musician Sir Rod wore a red velvet jacket with black lapels over a white shirt which he left unbuttoned at the collar.
He donned a tartan tie loose around his neck while he wore a pair of black trousers and red and gold shoes.
Penny looked stunning on a red dress to match her famous partner’s jacket, with the garment featuring an asymmetrical neckline and thigh-high split.
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 2 Glitterati: Sir Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster looked every inch the glamorous couple as they both dressed in red at their Halloween Party in London on Friday](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102555-12682089-image-a-148_1698453437726.jpg)
Glitterati: Sir Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster looked every inch the glamorous couple as they both dressed in red at their Halloween Party in London on Friday
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 4 Dressed to impress: Rock star Sir Rod, 78, and model Penny, 52, threw the bash to celebrate Sir Rod's newly launched Wolfie's Whisky which went on sale earlier this year](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102535-12682089-image-a-149_1698453451388.jpg)
Dressed to impress: Rock star Sir Rod, 78, and model Penny, 52, threw the bash to celebrate Sir Rod’s newly launched Wolfie’s Whisky which went on sale earlier this year
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 6 In style: Musician Sir Rod wore a red velvet jacket with black lapels over a white shirt which he left unbuttoned at the collar](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102551-12682089-image-a-150_1698454243689.jpg)
In style: Musician Sir Rod wore a red velvet jacket with black lapels over a white shirt which he left unbuttoned at the collar
She wore a pair of gold heels to add a few inches to her stature and carried a black handbag with her to match her jacket which was in the same colour.
The couple were seen cosying up together as they enjoyed the celebratory bash.
Sir Rod was seen on stage at the party as he welcomed his guests by giving a speech.
The star showed off his Wolfie’s Whisky, which he released at the price of £35 with Loch Lomond Distillery, this summer as he stepped out to the launch of the drink.
It comes after Sir Rod turned down one of the biggest offers of his career by refusing to perform in Saudi Arabia because of the kingdom’s human rights injustices.
The singer rejected the huge lucrative deal over its discrimination against women, LGBTQ+ people and the brutal silencing of its critics.
Sir Rod said, according to the Mirror: ‘I’m grateful that I have a choice whether or not to perform in Saudi Arabia. So many citizens there have extremely limited choices… women, the LGBTQ community, the press.
‘I’d like my choice not to go… to shine a light on the injustices there and ignite positive change.’
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 8 Looking good: He donned a tartan tie loose around his neck while he wore a pair of black trousers and red and gold shoes](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102553-12682089-image-a-151_1698454287057.jpg)
Looking good: He donned a tartan tie loose around his neck while he wore a pair of black trousers and red and gold shoes
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 10 Crowd pleaser: Sir Rod was seen on stage at the party as he welcomed his guests by giving a speech](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102537-12682089-image-a-152_1698454293222.jpg)
Crowd pleaser: Sir Rod was seen on stage at the party as he welcomed his guests by giving a speech
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 12 Born to perform: He was see holding the microphone up to his mouth as he sung one of his hits at the bash](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102531-12682089-image-a-153_1698454298758.jpg)
Born to perform: He was see holding the microphone up to his mouth as he sung one of his hits at the bash
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 14 Making music: Sir Rod's band was seen behind him as he danced around the stage at the party this week](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102543-12682089-image-a-154_1698454304174.jpg)
Making music: Sir Rod’s band was seen behind him as he danced around the stage at the party this week
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 16 Busting a move: The star was seen dancing alongside fellow singer Acantha Lang at the party in London](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102469-12682089-image-a-166_1698454417211.jpg)
Busting a move: The star was seen dancing alongside fellow singer Acantha Lang at the party in London
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 18 Pals: Sir Rod was seen posing alongside businessman Richie Notar who wore a black suit and matching tie for the evening](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102523-12682089-image-a-156_1698454318534.jpg)
Pals: Sir Rod was seen posing alongside businessman Richie Notar who wore a black suit and matching tie for the evening
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 20 Glamour puss: Penny looked stunning on a red dress to match her famous partner's jacket, with the garment featuring an asymmetrical neckline and thigh-high split](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102501-12682089-image-a-157_1698454324535.jpg)
Glamour puss: Penny looked stunning on a red dress to match her famous partner’s jacket, with the garment featuring an asymmetrical neckline and thigh-high split
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 22 Dedicated: Sir Rod and Penny were seen with the scarf of his much-loved football team Celtic draped on their shoulders](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102497-12682089-image-a-158_1698454340707.jpg)
Dedicated: Sir Rod and Penny were seen with the scarf of his much-loved football team Celtic draped on their shoulders
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 24 Living it up: Sir Rod was seen smiling as he posed alongside his businessman friend Eddie Jordan](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102473-12682089-image-a-167_1698454425205.jpg)
Living it up: Sir Rod was seen smiling as he posed alongside his businessman friend Eddie Jordan
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 26 Famous friends: Eddie and Sir Rod appeared in good spirits as they stood with Irish-American dancer and musician Michael Flatley (right)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102479-12682089-image-a-168_1698454453595.jpg)
Famous friends: Eddie and Sir Rod appeared in good spirits as they stood with Irish-American dancer and musician Michael Flatley (right)
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 28 Happy couple: Michael could be seen hugging his wife Niamh O'Brien, who he has been married to since 2006](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102451-12682089-image-a-171_1698454509318.jpg)
Happy couple: Michael could be seen hugging his wife Niamh O’Brien, who he has been married to since 2006
A source added: ‘Rod was determined to do the right thing and couldn’t accept the offer, no matter how much money was on the table. Some things are more important.’
MailOnline contacted Sir Rod’s representatives for comment.
Saudi Arabia is widely regarded as having one of the worst LGBT+ rights records in the world, frequently punishing people for homosexuality.
The countries de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, has sought to project a moderate, business-friendly image of his austere kingdom as he seeks to boost investment to diversify the economy away from oil.
A shift in the conservative Gulf state has included the lifting of a ban on women driving, allowing mixed-gender concerts and other events, and clipping the power of the once much feared religious police.
Saudi has also invested heavily in recent years in the tourism, entertainment and sports sectors, even as a strict crackdown on dissent remains.
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 30 Laugh-a-minute: Olympic athlete Michelle Griffith-Robinson was seen laughing as she chatted to Sir Rod and Penny](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102499-12682089-image-a-159_1698454349892.jpg)
Laugh-a-minute: Olympic athlete Michelle Griffith-Robinson was seen laughing as she chatted to Sir Rod and Penny
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 32 Out and about: Actor and comedian Rob Brydon looked dapper in a navy blue suit for the evening](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102463-12682089-image-a-160_1698454362675.jpg)
Out and about: Actor and comedian Rob Brydon looked dapper in a navy blue suit for the evening
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 34 Strike a pose: Television presenter Andrea McLean looked ravishing in a red dress and black wig as she stood alongside her husband Nick Feeney](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102459-12682089-image-a-163_1698454385754.jpg)
Strike a pose: Television presenter Andrea McLean looked ravishing in a red dress and black wig as she stood alongside her husband Nick Feeney
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 36 Raucous: The guests at the party appeared to be in very good spirits as they enjoyed one another's company](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102489-12682089-image-a-170_1698454480668.jpg)
Raucous: The guests at the party appeared to be in very good spirits as they enjoyed one another’s company
But despite the country’s attempts to present a reformist image, many things – including homosexuality and atheism – are illegal in Saudi Arabia.
While punishments for same-sex relationships are not outlined under the law in Saudi Arabia, they are strictly prohibited under Sharia law, from which the country draws its legal framework.
It comes after Sir Rod was offered a $1million deal to perform in Qatar, but turned it down because of the Gulf state’s human rights record.
Discussing the controversy surrounding the World Cup host nation – where homosexuality is illegal – the singer said he thought it would be wrong to play a set there.
‘I was actually offered a lot of money, over $1m, to play there 15 months ago,’ Sir Rod told The Sunday Times.
‘I turned it down. It’s not right to go. And the Iranians should be out too for supplying arms,’ he said in reference to drones supplied by the country to Russia, which was barred from the tournament.
![Sir Rod Stewart, 78, and wife Penny Lancaster, 52, don matching red outfits as they get close before his performance at their Halloween celebration. 38 Good pals: Television personalities Jane Moore (left) and Kaye Adams (right) both stepped out to the event](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/28/01/77102457-12682089-image-a-165_1698454404491.jpg)
Good pals: Television personalities Jane Moore (left) and Kaye Adams (right) both stepped out to the event
He added that he thinks supporters attending matches in Qatar – where being gay can lead to imprisonment and even the death sentence for Muslims – ‘have got to watch out’.
Sir Rod has been considered an ally of the LGBTQ+ community, previously saying he was ‘surrounded by gay men in the 70s’.
One of the rocker’s records, The Killing of Georgie, is about the murder of a gay friend and came out in 1976 when few mainstream songs discussed the experiences of gay men.
He said it would have been ‘good’ to sing the song as a protest during the opening ceremony of the football tournament.