Rod Stewart Gets Knighted By Prince William

Singer Rod Stewart, 71, received his knighthood from the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, this morning at Buckingham Palace.

ROD STEWART BECOMES SIR ROD STEWART

The rock star was extremely honored by the award, and said he was “on cloud nine.” Steward came to fame in the late 60s and early 70s, and has since become one of the best-selling musical artists of all time.

Absolutely mind-blowing. Deeply honoured to be Sir Roderick Stewart. – Rod xxx pic.twitter.com/KPBPlJ8D57

— Rod Stewart (@rodstewart) October 11, 2016

“We talked about music and he said, ‘It’s great that you’re still going’, and I said, ‘I have to – I’ve got eight children,” said Stewart of his conversation with Prince William. “He congratulated me on my long career, and I said how happy this (the honor) made me. I just wish my mum and dad had been here to see it.”

Stewart was accompanied by his wife, Penny Lancaster, 45. The pair also got a chance to meet the Queen following the knighting.

The Queen meets Sir @RodStewart at tonight’s @royalacademy reception, after he was Knighted by The Duke of Cambridge earlier today pic.twitter.com/ELwYq0IMq3

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) October 11, 2016

Stewart will begin touring in Europe and the UK on Nov. 4 until Dec. 18 of this year.