Who Is Rod Stewart&x27;s Wife? What to Know About London Police Officer Penny Lancaster Effie Orfanides, Samantha StutsmanThu, May 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM UTC 0 Penny Lancaster and Rod Stewart in 2026.Credit: Samir Hussein/WireImage Rod Stewart married his third wife, Penny Lancaster, in 2007 They have two sons together, Alastair and Aiden Lancaster is a daytime TV starturnedpolice officer Rod Stewart "can&x27;t imagine" life without Penny Lancaster.
Who Is Rod Stewart's Wife? What to Know About London Police Officer Penny Lancaster
Effie Orfanides, Samantha StutsmanThu, May 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM UTC
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Penny Lancaster and Rod Stewart in 2026.
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Rod Stewart married his third wife, Penny Lancaster, in 2007
They have two sons together, Alastair and Aiden
Lancaster is a daytime TV star-turned-police officer
Rod Stewart "can't imagine" life without Penny Lancaster.
The iconic singer married his third wife, Lancaster (born Penelope Claire Lancaster), in June 2007 — two years after welcoming their first child together, son Alastair, in November 2005. Their second son, Aiden, followed in February 2011. Stewart also has six other children from previous relationships.
Lancaster first crossed paths with the “Forever Young” singer when a friend dared her to ask Stewart for his autograph. Not long after, she was asked to photograph him at one of his concerts.
"When we first met, I got her phone number — I had just broken up. I gave it to the bass player … and he kept it for six months," Stewart said in a September 2015 interview on Loose Women. He eventually called Lancaster and asked her out to dinner.
In March 2026, the London police officer told The Sun that romance is the secret to her long-lasting marriage with Stewart.
"We lay it on thick. The more romantic it is, the better," she said. "We have such a great connection on every level. There's such an energy between us. We [still] flirt and make each other laugh."
So, who is Rod Stewart's wife? Here's everything to know about Penny Lancaster and her relationship with the singer.
She's a former daytime television star and model
Penny Lancaster.
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Lancaster was born and raised in the U.K. and became a model. In 2002, she inked a deal with lingerie brand Ultimo and modeled for the company for two years. At the end of her contract, Ultimo did not re-sign with Lancaster and instead enlisted Stewart's ex-wife, Rachel Hunter.
In addition to modeling, Lancaster is a well-known television star in the U.K. She was a panelist on the British talk show Loose Women for many years and has made more than a dozen television appearances, including her participation in a documentary called Famous and Fighting Crime in 2019 and a stint on Celebrity Masterchef in 2021.
She competed on Strictly Come Dancing
Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster.
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Lancaster joined the cast of Strictly Come Dancing — a U.K. program similar to the U.S. program Dancing with the Stars — in 2007. She was paired with dancer Ian Waite and was eliminated about midway through the competition.
She and Stewart got married in Italy in June 2007
Penny Lancaster and Rod Stewart in 2017.
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On March 9, 2005, Stewart proposed to Lancaster at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
"I opened the box, and he had bought me the most amazing princess-cut diamond engagement. It was classic and striking. I was stunned, threw my arms around him, and burst into tears," she told The Evening Standard.
Two years later, the couple married in Italy. They "exchanged vows in the presence of 100 family and friends," according to a statement provided by Stewart's rep.
The bride wore a white cocktail dress, while Stewart was in a light blue suit. The newlyweds celebrated their nuptials with dancing and fireworks before they were whisked back to their nearby yacht.
Stewart and Lancaster renewed their vows at their 45-acre estate in Essex, England, in 2017.
"Penny is my whole world. What a girl. Love means many things to many people but to me, it's wanting to share everything with the one you love and I love Penny more now than ever, if that is at all possible. It was a beautifully romantic thing to do. We're not proving anything, just sharing our love with our friends and family," Stewart told Hello!after the ceremony.
Stewart says "intimacy" is the key to his long-lasting marriage
Penny Lancaster and Rod Stewart in 2021.
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Speaking to PEOPLE in November 2021, Stewart recalled chatting about love advice with six women in his band while on a flight.
"On the plane, we were talking about how some of them are broken up and how some of them are thinking of breaking up. I told them, 'Intimacy is the most important thing in a relationship.' Don't take it for granted," the singer recalled.
"I'm not talking about sex, but a kiss and a cuddle and a hold," he continued. "Penny and I do that every morning. We hug each other — sometimes in bed, sometimes out of bed, all throughout the day. It's a wonderful relationship. Lucky geezer, aren't I?"
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In a September 2015 interview with The Mirror, Lancaster explained how she makes her marriage work.
"I try and split my time between my eldest child — Rod — and my other two boys," she quipped. "Most men are still needy, especially when you have been in a long relationship before children arrive, and then children do take up a big part of your time, and men feel they are left out a bit."
"So I make a very conscious effort to dedicate time," Lancaster added, saying that she makes plans for date nights to ensure that she gives her husband attention.
She has two children with Stewart
Penny Lancaster and Rod Stewart with their sons.
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Lancaster got pregnant with her first child in 2005, just after getting engaged to Stewart.
"It will come as no surprise that Penny and I wanted to start a family as soon as possible," the Grammy winner told PEOPLE. "The best news of all is Penny is feeling just wonderful, is very happy and looks more radiant than ever."
On Nov. 27, 2005, the couple's son Alastair was born at St. John and St. Elizabeth Hospital in London.
On Feb. 16, 2011, Lancaster and Stewart welcomed another son, Aiden. "Mother and baby are healthy and blissfully happy," a rep for the couple told PEOPLE at the time.
In addition to two sons with Lancaster, Stewart has six other kids from previous relationships.
She became a police officer in London in 2021
Penny Lancaster at the coronation of King Charles.
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Lancaster joined the police force in London in 2019 as part of the documentary, Famous and Fighting Crime — a show that follows what happens when celebrities go out on patrol.
The former model enjoyed her time on the show so much that she decided to become a police officer. She passed the test in 2021 and has been patrolling the streets of London ever since.
"When you think of policing, you think of the most violent crimes, but we're out there to help the most vulnerable. At this particular time, there's a lot of incidents on the bridges, and I did help someone who was very desperate on the bridge the other night. It can be rewarding in so many ways," she told Good Morning Britain.
In September 2022, it was announced that Lancaster would be on duty for Queen Elizabeth's state funeral. Afterward, she credited "great training and preparation" for helping the historic day go smoothly while speaking with Sky News.
"You can never quite predict how the crowd is [going to] react and the dangers that might lay ahead," Lancaster said. "But we've had great training and preparation, and fortunately, everybody paid their respects in the proper manner, and we didn't have any incidents to speak of. So, I'm very grateful for that."
Lancaster was also on duty the day of King Charles' coronation in May 2023.
"I was honoured to have been given the opportunity to serve during this very special day. A very proud moment, I’ll never forget," she wrote on Instagram, alongside an image of the royal carriage passing by her as she stood at attention.
Stewart wrote a song about her
Penny Lancaster and Rod Stewart in 2020.
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On his album Tears of Hercules, Stewart included a song that he wrote for his wife. However, when Lancaster first heard "I Can't Imagine," she didn't realize that it was about her.
"The first time it went around, it went right over her head until I said, 'You have to listen to the lyrics, my love.' Then she got it," Stewart told the Press Association, as reported by The Mirror.
Stewart went on to explain that the song conveys that he hopes his third wife is his "final wife." He joked that he "can't afford any more" before adding that Lancaster "is absolutely the most gorgeous woman I have ever had in my life."
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