In Edinburgh, As His UK Tour Draws To A Close, 78-Year-Old Sir Rod Stewart Surprises The Audience By Bringing His 94-Year-Old Sister Mary On Stage

ByQuyen Anne

Feb 1, 2024

Sir Rod Stewart surprised fans by bringing his 94-year-old sister Mary on stage as he wrapped his UK tour in Edinburgh.

The rocker, 78, performed in the Scottish city last week and decided to bring his sister up in front of the crowd as he sung his 1975 track Sailing.

In a clip shared online by a fan, Sir Rod is seen performing in a black sequinned jacket which he wore over a black shirt with white stripes.

His sister is then seen walking up to him and placing a white sailor’s hat with a black peak on his head.

Introducing her, he said: ‘This is my sister! 94!’

Family affair: Sir Rod Stewart, 78, surprised fans by bringing his 94-year-old sister Mary on stage as he wrapped his UK tour in Edinburgh

Family affair: Sir Rod Stewart, 78, surprised fans by bringing his 94-year-old sister Mary on stage as he wrapped his UK tour in Edinburgh

Born to perform: The rocker performed in the Scottish city last week and decided to bring his sister up in front of the crowd as he sung his 1975 track Sailing

Born to perform: The rocker performed in the Scottish city last week and decided to bring his sister up in front of the crowd as he sung his 1975 track Sailing

Back then: Rod, then 12, is pictured alongside Mary, 2nd from right, with their parents Bob and Elsie

Back then: Rod, then 12, is pictured alongside Mary, 2nd from right, with their parents Bob and Elsie

Mary could be seen waving to the audience as she stood with her arm around her younger sibling.

Sir Rod was seen holding the Royal Banner of Scotland flag as he entertained his fans.

The singer later told the Mirror it was a joy to be in Edinburgh with his sister, adding: ‘At 94, she’s on a rock’n’roll stage and loving it. She has and continues to teach me about life.’

Sir Rod’s two performances at Edinburgh Castle last week were the last of his UK tour.

He is the youngest child of Robert Stewart and Elsie Gilbart and his two brothers and two sisters were born in Scotland before his family moved to London, which was where he was born.

His older brothers Don and Bob died last year at the ages of 94 and 88 respectively.

In November last year, Sir Rod said: ‘It’s with great sadness that I announce the loss of my brother Bob last night, who joins my brother Don on the great football pitch in the sky.

‘I’ve lost two of my best mates in two months.’

Greeting her public: Mary could be seen waving to the audience as she stood alongside her younger sibling

Greeting her public: Mary could be seen waving to the audience as she stood alongside her younger sibling

Special occasion: Mary, who was born in Scotland, was seen with the Royal Banner of Scotland flag draped over her shoulders

Special occasion: Mary, who was born in Scotland, was seen with the Royal Banner of Scotland flag draped over her shoulders

His older sister Peggy died from multiple sclerosis at the age of 40 in 1975.

It comes after Sir Rod’s son Liam got engaged earlier this month.

The 28-year-old ice hockey star – whose mother is model Rachel Hunter, Sir Rod’s second wife – and his project manager fiancée Nicole Artukovich are to marry.

Liam and Nicole shared a picture on Instagram of themselves embracing, with her engagement ring on show, and wrote in the caption: ‘Forever [ring emoji].’

He wrote on his Instagram Stories: ‘Some of the best hair in the game.’

Rachel, 53, commented on the post: ‘Beautiful.’

Sir Rod’s wife and Liam’s stepmother Penny Lancaster, 52, wrote: ‘So magical, congratulations.’

Liam’s half-sister Ruby Stewart posted: ‘It’s about time! Love you two! Congrats!’

Family: Sir Rod's older brothers Bob (centre right) and Don (left) died last year (seen with Mary, centre left)

Family: Sir Rod’s older brothers Bob (centre right) and Don (left) died last year (seen with Mary, centre left)

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