Rod Stewart Congratulates King Charles on U.S. Visit, Makes Jibe at Trump
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Singer Rod Stewart congratulated King Charles III on his recent state visit to the United States during a reception in London, praising the monarch's performance as 'superb' and 'brave'. In the exchange, Stewart referred to former U.S. President Donald Trump as 'that little ratbag'. King Charles appeared to laugh off the comment.
Facts First
- Rod Stewart praised King Charles's U.S. visit as 'superb' and 'brave' during a London reception.
- Stewart referred to Donald Trump as 'that little ratbag' while speaking to the King.
- King Charles appeared to laugh off the comment about the former president.
- The King's recent four-day state visit included addressing Congress and meeting the U.S. president.
- Stewart previously called Trump a 'draft dodger' in a January video statement.
What Happened
At a reception in London on Monday night, musician Rod Stewart greeted King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Video shows Stewart telling the King, "May I say, well done in the Americas. You were superb, absolutely superb... put that little ratbag in his place." The Independent reported that King Charles appeared to laugh off the comment. Stewart then told Queen Camilla he was congratulating her husband on his "wonderful performance in the Americas, so great, so brave, so proud." King Charles and Queen Camilla conducted a four-day state visit to the United States in late April, during which the King addressed Congress and visited the Oval Office.
Why this Matters to You
This incident highlights how public figures use informal moments to express political views, which may shape public conversation. For you, it serves as a reminder that international diplomacy and state visits can become focal points for broader cultural and political commentary, even in seemingly lighthearted settings.
What's Next
While the comment was a personal remark at a social event, it may draw further media attention to the political dimensions of King Charles's recent diplomatic efforts. The King's visit, during which he defended NATO, Ukraine, and climate action, appears to have solidified a public stance that figures like Stewart are willing to endorse publicly.