Sir Rod Stewart has praised King Charles for speaking publicly about his cancer diagnosis.
The King announced he had been diagnosed with a form of cancer earlier this month and is currently undergoing treatment.
Singer Sir Rod, 79, revealed in 2019 he had suffered prostate cancer for three years and that he is now in the clear.
During an appearance on Loose Women on Friday, Sir Rod praised the King for being open about his illness.
Sir Rod said: ‘Let’s take our hats off to our King, who has made it publicly known. We are prostate sisters!’
Sir Rod Stewart (pictured) has praised King Charles for speaking publicly about his cancer diagnosis
The King announced he had been diagnosed with a form of cancer earlier this month and is currently undergoing treatment
Singer Sir Rod, 79, revealed in 2019 he had suffered prostate cancer for three years and that he is now in the clear (pictured with Jools Holland, left, on Loose Women on Friday)
The star was on the ITV show with fellow musician Jools Holland, 66, with the pair working on new collaborative LP Swing Fever together.
Jools was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014 following a routine blood test after having no symptoms.
Jools added on Loose Women: ‘The whole point is to raise awareness so if you’re a man out there, get yourself checked.’
Later in the day on Friday, Sir Rod and Jools appeared in good spirits as they signed copies of their new album Swing Fever in HMV on London’s Oxford Street.
The pair were seen smiling as they posed for pictures while holding their discs, and while chatting to fans.
Sir Rod was supported by his wife Penny Lancaster who cut a casual figure in a blue denim shirt and a pair of matching jeans.
It comes after Sir Rod sold the rights to his music and likeness to Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group for just under $100 million.
The rock legend – whose back catalogue includes the hits Maggie May, Stay With Me, You Wear It Well, You’re in My Heart, and Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? – feels that after six decades in the music business, it’s time to secure his legacy.
During an appearance on Loose Women on Friday, Sir Rod praised the King for being open about his illness
Sir Rod said: ‘Let’s take our hats off to our King, who has made it publicly known. We are prostate sisters!’
Sir Rod was supported by his wife Penny Lancaster who cut a casual figure in a blue denim shirt and a pair of matching jeans as he promoted new music on Friday
Sir Rod and Jools appeared in good spirits as they signed copies of their new album Swing Fever in HMV on London’s Oxford Street
The pair were seen smiling as they posed for pictures while holding their discs, and while chatting to fans
Sir Rod was seen signing the leather jacket of a fan at the event in London
He told The Wall Street Journal: ‘This year marks my 60th year in the music industry. The time is right, and I feel fortunate to have found partners in Irving and his team at Iconic that I can entrust with my life’s work and future musical legacy.’
Irving Azoff, Chairman and CEO of Iconic, commented: ‘We are thrilled to welcome one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters of our time, Rod Stewart, to the Iconic family.
‘Our new partnership with HPS provides us with the resources and flexibility to make blockbuster signings like this one and to continue the success of our legendary artists and their legacies.’
Scot French, Governing Partner at HPS, added: ‘Iconic has built an impressive platform and artist portfolio, and we are pleased to provide financing that will enable the company to further scale its business and advance its mission of championing the rights of musical talent.’
