King Charles laughs off Rod Stewart’s Trump ‘ratbag’ remarks at Royal Albert Hall
King Charles III meets Sir Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood as they attend ‘A King’s Trust 50th Anniversary Celebration’ at Royal Albert Hall on May 11, 2026 in London, England (Getty)
Sir Rod Stewart congratulated King Charles on his recent state visit to the US, telling him he had put “that little ratbag in his place” during an event at the Royal Albert Hall.
The candid remark, made in relation to President Trump, was seemingly laughed off by King Charles, with Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood seen grinning beside him.
During his four-day state visit, King Charles and Camilla were hosted by US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania, with the King addressing Congress on topics including Nato and climate change.
The event celebrated the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust, a youth charity founded by Charles in 1976, which has supported over 1.3 million young people across the UK.
The evening featured various celebrities, including Ant and Dec, Rita Ora, George Clooney, and Benedict Cumberbatch, with the King thanking staff and volunteers for the Trust’s ongoing work.
