Penny Lancaster, wife of rock icon Rod Stewart, has pulled back the curtain on her long-lasting relationship, sharing how she and Rod have kept the spark alive after 26 years together—18 of them married.
In a revealing new interview with Best Magazine, the 55-year-old model, photographer, and mother of two spoke candidly about balancing life, love, and family under the public eye.
“Yes, 26 years! I deserve a medal, don’t I?” Penny joked—but behind the humor is a marriage built on intentional effort, laughter, and shared adventures.
The Little Things Keep Love Alive
From romantic dinners and theatre nights to school runs and quick “coffee for two” stops, Penny explained that daily gestures are the secret to their enduring connection. “We flirt with each other and make each other laugh,” she revealed, showing fans that romance isn’t lost even after decades together.:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(720x344:722x346)/penny-lancaster-rod-stewart-the-princes-trust-invest-in-futures-gala-dinner-082924-1-53b1c9f950e3423386306857094783db.jpg)
The couple also makes a point of celebrating milestones. For their most recent wedding anniversary, they recreated the magic of Rod’s proposal with a romantic train trip from Paris to Portofino—the cities where Rod proposed and where they later tied the knot. “We love reminiscing about our life together and planning future trips,” Penny shared.
Space, Humor, and Blended Chaos
With a blended family—six children from Rod’s previous marriage, plus their two sons, Alastair and Aiden—life isn’t always smooth sailing. Yet Penny says that giving each other time apart, combined with humor and shared rituals, has been key to keeping their bond strong.
Even under the pressures of fame, Penny insists that intimacy and partnership are choices made every single day. “We don’t take each other for granted,” she said.
For fans, the couple’s story is a reminder that love, laughter, and little daily acts of connection can thrive—even in a life lived in the spotlight.
