Rod Stewart Offers Cheeky Remarks to King Charles Following His U.S. Visit

Rock icon Rod Stewart seized the opportunity to deliver some candid remarks to King Charles at the A King's Trust 50th Anniversary Celebration held Monday evening in London.

The legendary musician approached the monarch at the May 11 event and offered his assessment of the King's recent time in the United States. "May I say, well done in the Americas. You were superb, absolutely superb… put that little ratbag in his place," Stewart said, according to reports.

The King's attention was largely directed elsewhere during Stewart's comments, though The Independent reports that he "appeared to laugh off the comment."

Stewart also took a moment to address Queen Camilla, sharing similar sentiments about the royal's American sojourn. "I was just congratulating your husband on his wonderful performance in the Americas, so great, so brave, so proud," the singer told the Queen.

The remarks came as observers analyzed King Charles's interactions during his visit across the Atlantic. A lip reader reportedly examined footage from the trip to decipher details of conversations between the King and Trump.

Stewart has previously acknowledged that his relationship with Trump has shifted considerably over time. Once friendly with the former president, the musician indicated that dynamic is no longer the case.