Rod Stewart sang for joy ahead of receiving his knighthood

Rod Stewart was delighted to be honoured with a knighthood yesterday and sang at the top of his lungs “I’m getting knighted in the morning” the night before, says his wife Penny Lancaster.

A happy Rod, Penny and their two sons Alastair, 10, and five-year-old Aiden headed to London on Monday and stayed in a hotel nearby to ensure they wouldn’t be late for the big occassion.

Speaking on Loose Women today, Penny recalled: “It was just the most incredible, unforgettable day. It started with us panicking that we wouldn’t get to the Palace on time because we live two hours out of London so we decided to take the kids and stay in a hotel the night before.

“On the way to the hotel, Rod was singing ‘I’m getting knighted in the morning!’ “

The legendary singer did a little dance for the cameras as he strolled around the court yard of the palace in a navy jacket featuring red trimming and matching suede shoes with gold medallions.

Penny continued: “I read a story to Aiden the night before about Paddington Bear going to London to visit the queen at the Palace so when we pulled up he said, ‘We’re here, where Paddington Bear was. We’re going inside.’

“We were so proud, and when daddy came back and sat with us the boys were just hanging onto him for dear life. They just didn’t want to let go.”

Penny and the two boys watched as Prince William bestowed the Maggie May hitmaker with the prestigous honour at Buckingham Palace and the ‘Loose Women’ panelist revealed Prince William and Prince Harry thought the 71-year-old star was a “well deserved” recipient.

Speaking about Prince William, she said: “He did say, ‘My brother are I think you are so well deserved to get this honour.’ “

Congratulations, Rod!