{"id":2094,"date":"2026-05-12T18:44:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/echostoryus.com\/?p=2094"},"modified":"2026-05-12T18:44:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:44:56","slug":"rod-stewarts-wild-rat-bag-dig-at-donald-trump-leaves-king-charles-speechless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/echostoryus.com\/?p=2094","title":{"rendered":"Rod Stewart\u2019s Wild \u2018Rat Bag\u2019 Dig At Donald Trump Leaves King Charles Speechless"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><\/h1>\n<div class=\"entry-meta\"><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8353\" src=\"https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-7.24.51-in-the-evening-300x199.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-7.24.51-in-the-evening-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-7.24.51-in-the-evening.png 749w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1938507\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Rod Stewart<\/strong>\u00a0managed to turn a royal celebration into an unexpectedly headline-making moment after making a bold comment about\u00a0<strong>Donald Trump<\/strong>\u00a0directly in front of\u00a0<strong>King Charles<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThe music legend praised the monarch\u2019s recent U.S. state visit during an event at London\u2019s Royal Albert Hall before suddenly referring to someone many believed was Trump as a \u201clittle rat bag.\u201d<br \/>\nThe remark reportedly left those nearby stunned, especially given the King\u2019s longstanding commitment to being politically neutral while carrying out royal duties on the world stage.<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><strong>Rod Stewart Praised King Charles Before His Shock Trump Remark<\/strong><\/h1>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" 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frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"2054082801872302329\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">King Charles attended The King\u2019s Trust\u2019s 50th Anniversary Celebration at Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday, where he greeted several celebrity guests throughout the evening.<br \/>\nAmong those waiting to meet the monarch was Rod Stewart, who immediately congratulated Charles on his recent four-day state visit to the United States.According to a video shared on\u00a0<a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/re_dailymail\/status\/2054082801872302329?s=46\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:X;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;X&quot;}\">X<\/a>\u00a0by Daily Mail royal correspondent Rebecca English, Stewart appeared eager to compliment the King\u2019s performance overseas before taking the conversation in a surprising direction.<br \/>\n\u201cMay I say, well done in the Americas,\u201d the 81-year-old told Charles, adding, \u201cYou were superb. Absolutely superb. You put that little rat bag in his place.\u201d<br \/>\nThe King did not visibly react to the comment, as several people nearby laughed at it. Many observers interpreted Stewart\u2019s \u201clittle rat bag\u201d insult as a reference to President Donald Trump.<br \/>\nThe exchange quickly exploded online because members of the royal family traditionally avoid public political commentary. Charles, however, maintained composure and simply continued greeting guests during the event.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1938507\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>Stewart Previously Opened Up About His Fallout With Trump<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-lg\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/fAGjhyQvr.GI5Ua9c7vcJA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTczODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/762d630a278590d348b9f361c074a18b\" alt=\"Rod Stewart at the opening of the 23rd edition of the Cap Roig Festival\" width=\"768\" height=\"590\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><button class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div>Europa Press \/ MEGA<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rod Stewart\u2019s latest swipe at Donald Trump did not come entirely out of nowhere. The \u201cForever Young\u201d singer previously admitted his friendship with the president had deteriorated over time.<br \/>\nThe two men once shared a friendly relationship while living near one another in Florida. However, Stewart explained in an interview with\u00a0<em>Radio\u00a0<\/em><em>Times<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em>last\u00a0year that his opinion changed dramatically during Trump\u2019s presidency.<br \/>\n\u201cHow\u2019s that [Gaza] war ever gonna stop?\u201d Stewart asked while discussing U.S. arms sales to Israel. The rocker also reflected on why he initially liked Trump years earlier.<br \/>\n\u201cHe\u2019s always been a bit of a man\u2019s man. I liked him for that,\u201d Stewart explained, adding, \u201cBut he didn\u2019t, as far as I\u2019m concerned, treat women very well.\u201d<br \/>\nThe singer then admitted he no longer recognized the man he once considered a friend, stating, \u201cBut since he became President, he became another guy. Somebody I didn\u2019t know.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>Rod Stewart Was Not Alone In Praising King Charles\u2019 U.S. Visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-lg\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/BXTQRwHhk4TxY6jm2RJLow--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzNTk7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/50170dfb6defb2f1d0b6a739caa2fbbe\" alt=\"Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster are seen out together in Beverly Hills\" width=\"768\" height=\"1087\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><button class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Despite the awkward political moment, King Charles\u2019 recent trip to the United States has largely been viewed as a success.<br \/>\nThe 77-year-old received widespread praise for his historic address before a joint session of Congress during the state visit.<br \/>\nCharles even used humor throughout portions of the speech while acknowledging the complicated history between Britain and America.<br \/>\n\u201cKing George never set foot in America and, please rest assured, I am not here as part of some cunning rearguard action!\u201d the King joked per\u00a0<em>PEOPLE<\/em>.<br \/>\nHe also reflected on America\u2019s founding years by saying, \u201cThe Founding Fathers were bold and imaginative rebels with a cause. Two hundred and fifty years ago \u2014 or, as we say in the United Kingdom, \u2018just the other day\u2019 \u2014 they declared independence.\u201d<br \/>\nThe speech drew positive reactions from both British and American political figures, with many praising Charles\u2019 tone and confidence throughout the visit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1938507\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>Stewart Watched King Charles Address Global Tensions Head-On<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-lg\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/D1zaUkhk67iZdH8Rv6hg3g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/2bff4b8ffbc0da949f727b8075ccd2cf\" alt=\"Donald Trump and King Charles in the White House\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><button class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">Rod Stewart also watched as King Charles used the U.S. visit to address growing tensions worldwide.The monarch acknowledged that his trip came during an especially unstable international period, including conflict involving Iran and the aftermath of the White House Correspondents\u2019 Dinner shootin<\/figcaption>Charles described the current climate as \u201cmore volatile and more dangerous\u201d than it was when Queen Elizabeth visited the United States in 1991.<br \/>\n\u201cThe challenges we face are too great for any one nation to bear alone. But in this unpredictable environment, our alliance cannot rest on past achievements, or assume that foundational principles simply endure,\u201d the King said during his address.|<br \/>\nCharles also quoted the British prime minister, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong ties between the two nations.<br \/>\nHe said, \u201cAs my prime minister said last month: \u2018Ours is an indispensable partnership. We must not disregard everything that has sustained us for the last 80 years. Instead, we must build on it.\u2019\u201d<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>Rod Stewart Saw Even Donald Trump Praise The King\u2019s Speech<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-lg\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xbPNgZywMX0EMs07UvzRQA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY3NjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/525ffde6adbc3bfa462e05aa15404615\" alt=\"The Trumps Welcome King Charles III And Queen Camilla Of The United Kingdom\" width=\"788\" height=\"555\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><button class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">Ironically, even Trump himself publicly complimented Charles following the address that Stewart later referenced during their Royal Albert Hall interaction.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Speaking to reporters afterward, the 79-year-old admitted he was impressed by Charles\u2019s performance. \u201cHe made a great speech. I was very jealous,\u201d Trump said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The positive reaction from both sides of the political aisle became one of the biggest takeaways from the royal visit.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1938507\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Washington, D.C.-based royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith later explained just how effective the trip had been for Charles\u2019 public image.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cPoliticians of every stripe saw King Charles in a new and more favorable light,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The\u00a0Rod Stewart\u2019s Wild \u2018Rat Bag\u2019 Dig At Donald Trump Leaves King Charles Speechless\u00a0first appeared on\u00a0The Blast<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"mt-2 text-[1.625rem] font-bold leading-tight md:text-[2rem]\">Rod Stewart Praises King Charles\u2019 U.S. Visit in Awkward Red Carpet Moment: \u2018You Put That Little Rat Bag in His Place\u2019<\/h1>\n<p class=\"mt-2 text-[1.625rem] font-bold leading-tight md:text-[2rem]\">At The King\u2019s Trust\u2019s 50th anniversary event in London, the rocker praised the monarch\u2019s recent U.S. visit \u2014 and added an off-the-cuff remark<\/p>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex items-start justify-between gap-3 flex-col lg:flex-row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"flex items-start\">\n<div class=\"inline-block\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex items-center gap-2 mt-1 lg:mt-1.5\">\n<div class=\"relative\">\n<div id=\"add-to-google-tooltip-6ee30c04-85ab-3a85-9a0f-9e289dd45b60\" class=\"absolute bottom-12 z-10 flex w-64 items-start gap-2 rounded bg-always-black p-3 text-xs font-semibold tracking-wide text-always-white transition-opacity duration-200 ease-in-out left-8 opacity-0\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8354\" src=\"https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-7.26.30-in-the-evening-300x199.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-7.26.30-in-the-evening-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-7.26.30-in-the-evening.png 749w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><i>King Charles greets Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood at Royal Albert Hall on May 11, 2026<br \/>\nCredit: Aaron Chown \u2013 WPA Pool\/Getty<\/i><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">King Charles attended The King\u2019s Trust 50th anniversary event in London, where he was praised by Rod Stewart for his recent U.S. visit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Stewart\u2019s off-the-cuff \u201clittle rat bag\u201d comment \u2014 interpreted by some as referencing Donald Trump \u2014 introduced an awkward moment for the monarch during the exchange<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Charles continues to receive praise for his four-day state visit, including his historic address to Congress<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">King Charles\u00a0is still receiving praise for his recent state visit to the U.S.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Monday, May 11, Charles attended The King\u2019s Trust\u2019s 50th Anniversary Celebration at Royal Albert Hall in London, where he greeted a lineup of celebrity guests including Rita Ora, Anne-Marie and Craig David.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">When he reached\u00a0Rod Stewart, the rocker offered his congratulations on the trip \u2014 and added a comment that introduced a potentially awkward note for the monarch, who traditionally remains politically neutral.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cMay I say, well done in the Americas,\u201d Stewart, 81, said, according to\u00a0video shared on social media\u00a0by the\u00a0<em>Daily Mail<\/em>\u2019s Rebecca English. \u201cYou were superb. Absolutely superb. You put that little rat bag in his place.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The King did not visibly respond to the remark, which some observers interpreted as a reference to president\u00a0Donald Trump, as those nearby appeared to laugh.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">PEOPLE has reached out to a representative for Stewart for comment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Stewart and Trump were once friendly and lived near each other in Florida.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">However, the \u201cForever Young\u201d singer told<em>Radio Times<\/em>\u00a0last year, he no longer considered Trump a friend, citing his administration\u2019s arms sales to Israel: \u201cHow\u2019s that\u00a0[Gaza]\u00a0war ever gonna stop?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8355\" src=\"https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-7.29.07-in-the-evening-300x200.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-7.29.07-in-the-evening-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-7.29.07-in-the-evening.png 639w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i>Rod Stewart, Kenny G and Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in 1998<br \/>\nCredit: Davidoff Studios\/Getty<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The rocker continued, \u201cHe\u2019s always been a bit of a man\u2019s man. I liked him for that. But he didn\u2019t, as far as I\u2019m concerned, treat women very well. But since he became President, he became another guy. Somebody I didn\u2019t know.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Can\u2019t get enough of PEOPLE\u2019s Royals coverage? Sign up for\u00a0<\/strong><strong>our free Royals newsletter<\/strong><strong>\u00a0to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Stewart wasn\u2019t alone in touting King Charles\u2019 four-day U.S. visit as a success. Specifically, the monarch\u2019s\u00a0historic address to a session of Congress, which followed in the footsteps of his late mother,\u00a0Queen Elizabeth, was highly praised.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He incorporated humor, telling the assembly of politicians, \u201cKing George never set foot in America and, please rest assured, I am not here as part of some cunning rearguard action!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThe Founding Fathers were bold and imaginative rebels with a cause,\u201d the King continued. \u201cTwo hundred and fifty years ago \u2014 or, as we say in the United Kingdom, \u2018just the other day\u2019 \u2014 they declared independence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8356\" src=\"https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-7.31.41-in-the-evening-201x300.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-7.31.41-in-the-evening-201x300.png 201w, https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-12-at-7.31.41-in-the-evening.png 513w\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">King Charles also addressed the solemn timing of his visit \u2014 amid the war in Iran and just days after the\u00a0White House Correspondents\u2019 Dinner shooting\u00a0\u2014 calling the present \u201cmore volatile and more dangerous\u201d than when his mother came stateside in 1991.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThe challenges we face are too great for any one nation to bear alone,\u201d the monarch said. \u201cBut in this unpredictable environment, our alliance cannot rest on past achievements, or assume that foundational principles simply endure. As my prime minister said last month: \u2018Ours is an indispensable partnership. We\u00a0must not disregard everything that has sustained us for the last 80 years. Instead, we must build on it.\u2019 \u201c<\/p>\n<p>Trump also praised the King\u2019s remarks,\u00a0telling reporters later that night, \u201cHe made a great speech. I was very jealous.\u201d<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"mt-2 text-[1.625rem] font-bold leading-tight md:text-[2rem]\">Rod Stewart praises King Charles lll for putting \u2018ratbag\u2019 Trump \u2018in his place\u2019<\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-13-at-1.32.40-in-the-morning.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Rod Stewart<\/strong>\u00a0managed to turn a royal celebration into an unexpectedly headline-making moment after making a bold comment about\u00a0<strong>Donald Trump<\/strong>\u00a0directly in front of\u00a0<strong>King Charles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The music legend praised the monarch\u2019s recent U.S. state visit during an event at London\u2019s Royal Albert Hall before suddenly referring to someone many believed was Trump as a \u201clittle rat bag.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The remark reportedly left those nearby stunned, especially given the King\u2019s longstanding commitment to being politically neutral while carrying out royal duties on the world stage.<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\"><strong>Rod Stewart Praised King Charles Before His Shock Trump Remark<\/strong><\/h1>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8381\" src=\"https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-13-at-1.34.09-in-the-morning-247x300.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 247px) 100vw, 247px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-13-at-1.34.09-in-the-morning-247x300.png 247w, https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-13-at-1.34.09-in-the-morning.png 499w\" alt=\"\" width=\"247\" height=\"300\" \/><\/div>\n<div>King Charles attended The King\u2019s Trust\u2019s 50th Anniversary Celebration at Royal Albert Hall in London on Monday, where he greeted several celebrity guests throughout the evening.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Among those waiting to meet the monarch was Rod Stewart, who immediately congratulated Charles on his recent four-day state visit to the United States.<br \/>\nAccording to a video shared on\u00a0X\u00a0by Daily Mail royal correspondent Rebecca English, Stewart appeared eager to compliment the King\u2019s performance overseas before taking the conversation in a surprising direction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cMay I say, well done in the Americas,\u201d the 81-year-old told Charles, adding, \u201cYou were superb. Absolutely superb. You put that little rat bag in his place.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The King did not visibly react to the comment, as several people nearby laughed at it. Many observers interpreted Stewart\u2019s \u201clittle rat bag\u201d insult as a reference to President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4 hidden pb-5 md:block\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">The exchange quickly exploded online because members of the royal family traditionally avoid public political commentary. Charles, however, maintained composure and simply continued greeting guests during the event.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>Stewart Previously Opened Up About His Fallout With Trump<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-lg\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/fAGjhyQvr.GI5Ua9c7vcJA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTczODtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/762d630a278590d348b9f361c074a18b\" alt=\"Rod Stewart at the opening of the 23rd edition of the Cap Roig Festival\" width=\"768\" height=\"590\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><button class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div>Europa Press \/ MEGA<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rod Stewart\u2019s latest swipe at Donald Trump did not come entirely out of nowhere. The \u201cForever Young\u201d singer previously admitted his friendship with the president had deteriorated over time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\">\n<div class=\"mb-3.5 flex items-center gap-2\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The two men once shared a friendly relationship while living near one another in Florida. However, Stewart explained in an interview with\u00a0<em>Radio\u00a0<\/em><em>Times<\/em><em>\u00a0<\/em>last\u00a0year that his opinion changed dramatically during Trump\u2019s presidency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cHow\u2019s that [Gaza] war ever gonna stop?\u201d Stewart asked while discussing U.S. arms sales to Israel. The rocker also reflected on why he initially liked Trump years earlier.<\/p>\n<div class=\"max-md:faux-bleed mb-4 bg-accent\/2 pb-5 md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 hidden pb-5 md:block\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\u201cHe\u2019s always been a bit of a man\u2019s man. I liked him for that,\u201d Stewart explained, adding, \u201cBut he didn\u2019t, as far as I\u2019m concerned, treat women very well.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The singer then admitted he no longer recognized the man he once considered a friend, stating, \u201cBut since he became President, he became another guy. Somebody I didn\u2019t know.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>Rod Stewart Was Not Alone In Praising King Charles\u2019 U.S. Visit<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-lg\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/BXTQRwHhk4TxY6jm2RJLow--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzNTk7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/50170dfb6defb2f1d0b6a739caa2fbbe\" alt=\"Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster are seen out together in Beverly Hills\" width=\"768\" height=\"1087\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><button class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div>MEGA<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Despite the awkward political moment, King Charles\u2019 recent trip to the United States has largely been viewed as a success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The 77-year-old received widespread praise for his historic address before a joint session of Congress during the state visit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Charles even used humor throughout portions of the speech while acknowledging the complicated history between Britain and America.<\/p>\n<div class=\"max-md:faux-bleed mb-4 bg-accent\/2 pb-5 md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<div class=\"py-2 text-center text-xs uppercase\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 hidden pb-5 md:block\">\n<div class=\"py-2 text-center text-xs uppercase\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cKing George never set foot in America and, please rest assured, I am not here as part of some cunning rearguard action!\u201d the King joked per\u00a0<em>PEOPLE<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He also reflected on America\u2019s founding years by saying, \u201cThe Founding Fathers were bold and imaginative rebels with a cause. Two hundred and fifty years ago \u2014 or, as we say in the United Kingdom, \u2018just the other day\u2019 \u2014 they declared independence.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The speech drew positive reactions from both British and American political figures, with many praising Charles\u2019 tone and confidence throughout the visit.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>Stewart Watched King Charles Address Global Tensions Head-On<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-lg\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/D1zaUkhk67iZdH8Rv6hg3g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/2bff4b8ffbc0da949f727b8075ccd2cf\" alt=\"Donald Trump and King Charles in the White House\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><button class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div>ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Rod Stewart also watched as King Charles used the U.S. visit to address growing tensions worldwide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The monarch acknowledged that his trip came during an especially unstable international period, including conflict involving Iran and the aftermath of the White House Correspondents\u2019 Dinner shooting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Charles described the current climate as \u201cmore volatile and more dangerous\u201d than it was when Queen Elizabeth visited the United States in 1991.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThe challenges we face are too great for any one nation to bear alone. But in this unpredictable environment, our alliance cannot rest on past achievements, or assume that foundational principles simply endure,\u201d the King said during his address.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Charles also quoted the British prime minister, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong ties between the two nations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He said, \u201cAs my prime minister said last month: \u2018Ours is an indispensable partnership. We must not disregard everything that has sustained us for the last 80 years. Instead, we must build on it.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\"><strong>Rod Stewart Saw Even Donald Trump Praise The King\u2019s Speech<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-lg\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xbPNgZywMX0EMs07UvzRQA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY3NjtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/theblast_73\/525ffde6adbc3bfa462e05aa15404615\" alt=\"The Trumps Welcome King Charles III And Queen Camilla Of The United Kingdom\" width=\"788\" height=\"555\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><button class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div>ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ironically, even Trump himself publicly complimented Charles following the address that Stewart later referenced during their Royal Albert Hall interaction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Speaking to reporters afterward, the 79-year-old admitted he was impressed by Charles\u2019s performance. \u201cHe made a great speech. I was very jealous,\u201d Trump said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The positive reaction from both sides of the political aisle became one of the biggest takeaways from the royal visit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Washington, D.C.-based royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith later explained just how effective the trip had been for Charles\u2019 public image.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cPoliticians of every stripe saw King Charles in a new and more favorable light,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The\u00a0Rod Stewart\u2019s Wild \u2018Rat Bag\u2019 Dig At Donald Trump Leaves King Charles Speechless\u00a0first appeared on\u00a0The Blast<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"mt-2 text-[1.625rem] font-bold leading-tight md:text-[2rem]\">King Charles and Queen Camilla Hit the Red Carpet to Celebrate 50 Years of the Charity He Founded<\/h1>\n<h2 class=\"mt-2 text-lg font-light leading-5 md:text-xl\">The evening at Royal Albert Hall in London is just one of the events celebrating the major milestone<\/h2>\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex items-start justify-between gap-3 flex-col lg:flex-row mt-3\">\n<div class=\"inline-block\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8382\" src=\"https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-13-at-1.35.08-in-the-morning-300x223.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-13-at-1.35.08-in-the-morning-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-13-at-1.35.08-in-the-morning.png 576w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"223\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">King Charles and Queen Camilla hit the red carpet at Royal Albert Hall in London for a celebration marking the 50th anniversary of The King\u2019s Trust<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The monarch founded the organization to help youth develop skills and find job opportunities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The event was just one of many celebrating the milestone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">King Charles\u00a0and\u00a0Queen Camilla\u00a0are marking a major milestone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On Monday, May 11, the royal couple attended an event at the historic Royal Albert Hall in London to mark the 50th anniversary of The King\u2019s Trust. They walked the red carpet before heading inside, meeting Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, better known as Ant and Dec, who would be hosting the evening\u2019s event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Inside, the monarch gave a wave to the standing crowd before taking his seat. During the evening, the royals met this year\u2019s King\u2019s Trust award winners, accompanied by their award presenters.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8383\" src=\"https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-13-at-1.35.35-in-the-morning-300x225.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-13-at-1.35.35-in-the-morning-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/amazingstoryus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Screenshot-2026-05-13-at-1.35.35-in-the-morning.png 515w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The event brought together King\u2019s Trust (formerly known as The Prince\u2019s Trust) ambassadors, alumni, staff and volunteers to celebrate the work of the charity, which the monarch founded in 1976. Since then, a million young people across the U.K. have been supported by the organization in reaching their potential by developing life skills, preparing for employment or accessing job opportunities. Three in four of those it has supported over the last five years have moved into work, education or training.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The event at Royal Albert Hall is just one of the celebrations for The King\u2019s Trust\u2019s major anniversary. Later this week, King Charles will also host a garden party at Buckingham Palace on May 14 to celebrate the organization\u2019s milestone.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-lg\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/PuTcAOxzNGdgf3sOjOQPeQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/6c967c8a648594acd64b8402bb1abf45\" alt=\"King Charles and Queen Camilla attend A King&amp;#39;s Trust celebration at the Royal Albert Hall in London on May 11, 2026Credit: Adrian Dennis \/ POOL \/ AFP via Getty\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><button class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 line-clamp-2 pr-2.5\">\n<div><i>King Charles and Queen Camilla attend A King\u2019s Trust celebration at the Royal Albert Hall in London on May 11, 2026<br \/>\nCredit: Adrian Dennis \/ POOL \/ AFP via Getty<\/i><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><strong>Can\u2019t get enough of PEOPLE\u2019s Royals coverage? Sign up for\u00a0our free Royals newsletter\u00a0to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!<\/strong><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The King\u2019s Trust was also spotlighted during the King and Queen\u2019s\u00a0recent state visit to the U.S.\u00a0On April 29, the royals attended\u00a0an arts reception\u00a0at Christie\u2019s in New York City. The event was hosted by Greater Together and The King\u2019s Trust to showcase the U.K.\u2019s cultural impact on New York through the arts, sports and community initiatives.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded-lg\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/Q8ARnYdgMvXrCoTZQGyA6Q--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/c3b8d32617c469203fcd00c6007ea0c0\" alt=\"King Charles and Queen Camilla attend A King&amp;#39;s Trust celebration at the Royal Albert Hall in London on May 11, 2026Credit: Yui Mok\/PA Images via Getty\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-nimg=\"1\" \/><button class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" aria-label=\"View larger image\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><\/button><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 line-clamp-2 pr-2.5\">\n<div><i>King Charles and Queen Camilla attend A King\u2019s Trust celebration at the Royal Albert Hall in London on May 11, 2026<br \/>\nCredit: Yui Mok\/PA Images via Getty<\/i><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The King spoke at the event, sharing what leading the organization has meant to him, as well as his hopes for it to continue on after him.<\/p>\n<div class=\"max-md:faux-bleed mb-4 bg-accent\/2 pb-5 md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\u201cIt\u2019s a wonderfully proud but extraordinary moment to think that it\u2019s 50 years since I started this trust,\u201d he began. \u201cQuite difficult to get it off the ground in the first place, but we did.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on\u00a0People<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rod Stewart\u00a0managed to turn a royal celebration into an unexpectedly headline-making moment after making a bold comment about\u00a0Donald Trump\u00a0directly in front of\u00a0King Charles. 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