At a King’s Trust event held in London on Monday, Rod Stewart lauded King Charles for his recent visit to the United States and summit with Donald Trump, telling him: “You were superb. Absolutely superb. You put that little ratbag in his place.” Charles appeared to laugh at Stewart’s remark.

During his state visit last month, Charles emphasized the “indispensable alliance” between the United State and United Kingdom while also reminding Trump that America might be “speaking French” if not for the Brits. He also spoke for Congress, where he called on America’s continued defense of Ukraine and the stressed the importance of NATO.

Turbineguy

(40,214 posts)

2. trump only understands crude insults.

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 07:05 PM

May 11

not the type that have to be delivered with finesse or cloaked in humor.

Skittles

(172,929 posts)

3. haha

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 07:09 PM

May 11

OMG I have loved Rod Stewart since I was a very young girl in England

highplainsdem

(63,126 posts)

4. Video with this story, but very difficult to hear:

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 07:10 PM

May 11

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/national/26097431.rod-stewart-congratulates-king-putting-trump-in-place/

sheshe2

(98,489 posts)

5. HaHaHa Rat Bag!

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 07:26 PM

May 11

Rat bag
ðŸ¤£ðŸ¤£ðŸ¤£ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚ðŸ˜‚
— Catincognito skeeting since 07/3/2023 (@catincognito.bsky.social) 2026-05-11T21:26:41.969Z

Make sure you click on the kitties!

niyad

(134,058 posts)

27. Thank you for the kitties!!!

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #5)

Tue May 12, 2026, 12:56 AM

May 12

sheshe2

(98,489 posts)

28. They....

Reply to niyad (Reply #27)

Tue May 12, 2026, 01:01 AM

May 12

laughed out loud!

calimary

(90,837 posts)

34. Just GREAT!!!

Reply to sheshe2 (Reply #28)

Tue May 12, 2026, 03:16 AM

May 12

Botany

(77,881 posts)

6. One of the greatest songs ever

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 07:30 PM

May 11

&t=32s

Buffalo died in the freezing winds.

druidity33

(6,933 posts)

10. That was fantastic! Thanks for that...

Reply to Botany (Reply #6)

Mon May 11, 2026, 07:54 PM

May 11

highplainsdem

(63,126 posts)

22. God, I love that song.

Reply to Botany (Reply #6)

Mon May 11, 2026, 10:10 PM

May 11

byronius

(8,018 posts)

23. Very nice.

Reply to Botany (Reply #6)

Mon May 11, 2026, 10:45 PM

May 11

I saw him live once, when I was working one of his shows. He's an excellent vocalist with great presence.

C Moon

(13,747 posts)

33. One of my favorite albums--and one of my fav tracks from it.

Reply to Botany (Reply #6)

Tue May 12, 2026, 03:04 AM

May 12

Norbert

(7,860 posts)

7. I think that was Ronnie Wood next to him getting a good laugh

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 07:43 PM

May 11

senseandsensibility

(25,554 posts)

8. Ron Wood?

Reply to Norbert (Reply #7)

Mon May 11, 2026, 07:47 PM

May 11

My hubby said the guy I originally thought was Rod was Ron Wood.

johnnyfins

(3,997 posts)

9. Rod Stewart, the failed rockstar with low

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 07:50 PM

May 11

ratings. I never cared for him.

WestMichRad

(3,400 posts)

12. He made some pretty good music

Reply to johnnyfins (Reply #9)

Mon May 11, 2026, 08:33 PM

May 11

… before he became a pop star.

Skittles

(172,929 posts)

17. my mum loved his big band music

Reply to WestMichRad (Reply #12)

Mon May 11, 2026, 09:29 PM

May 11

I think he's very talented

GiqueCee

(4,769 posts)

21. Sounds like something Trump would say...

Reply to johnnyfins (Reply #9)

Mon May 11, 2026, 10:08 PM

May 11

... are you quoting him? I'm betting his bank balance suggests something other than "failed".

johnnyfins

(3,997 posts)

24. Of course its something DJT would say.

Reply to GiqueCee (Reply #21)

Mon May 11, 2026, 11:14 PM

May 11

I am not quoting him. Just predicting a future shit social post.

Inkey

(547 posts)

29. Ron was pretty good with Rolling Stones though

Reply to johnnyfins (Reply #9)

Tue May 12, 2026, 02:16 AM

May 12

His wife Jo's book about It's Only Rock And Roll was funny also.

quinteroon

(24 posts)

40. Huh????!!!

Reply to johnnyfins (Reply #9)

Tue May 12, 2026, 01:56 PM

May 12

You're joking, right? On what planet did he fail? In the UK he's had ten #1 albums and in America he's had four #1 hits and 16 that got to the Top Ten. I prefer his music from the early '70s but where are you
coming from? I get not caring for his music but he's not "failed." I don't think anyone is a failed anything, by the way.

johnnyfins

(3,997 posts)

42. i was joking, mimicking Trump.

Reply to quinteroon (Reply #40)

Tue May 12, 2026, 03:59 PM

May 12

Why is it so hard for everyone to understand?

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PatSeg

(53,573 posts)

11. Oh poor poor Donald

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 08:04 PM

May 11

Absolutely no one likes you....NO ONE!

LymphocyteLover

(10,168 posts)

13. my favorite new nickname for the orange lunatic

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 08:37 PM

May 11

bedazzled

(1,892 posts)

26. It is my favorite

Reply to LymphocyteLover (Reply #13)

Tue May 12, 2026, 12:27 AM

May 12

I specify "dead rats'" however. Rats are smart and can be cute. Neither suits him...

Bev54

(13,522 posts)

14. I am sure if someone tells Trump

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 08:37 PM

May 11

we will be hearing what a loser Rod Stewart is, I could practically read his words now.

DoBW

(3,334 posts)

15. well done sir

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 08:48 PM

May 11

kimbutgar

(27,560 posts)

16. I'm a big Rod Stewart fan

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 09:24 PM

May 11

Probably have seen him at least 5 times. He always puts on a great show.

Glad to hear we’re on the same page about the🍊🐖💩!

DinahMoeHum

(23,688 posts)

18. Not a big fan of his, but well-deserved tip. . .

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 09:29 PM

May 11

. . .of the hat for his observation.

3catwoman3

(29,813 posts)

19. I will happily refer to TSF as LRB - "little rat bag."

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 09:43 PM

May 11

Works for me.

calimary

(90,837 posts)

25. A VERY little rat bag, if you ask me.

Reply to 3catwoman3 (Reply #19)

Tue May 12, 2026, 12:25 AM

May 12

VERY VERY little.

flamingdem

(40,980 posts)

20. He's a luv

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Mon May 11, 2026, 09:59 PM

May 11

Rod Stewart is a good bloke.

hoosierspud

(248 posts)

35. His son, Liam,

Reply to flamingdem (Reply #20)

Tue May 12, 2026, 10:23 AM

May 12

Played hockey with the Spokane Chiefs and seemed like a good kid. A couple from Spokane were Chief fans and Rod Stewart fans. They wore Liam's jerseys to Rod's Las Vegas show and were stopped as they were leaving. Rod gifted them autographed soccer balls.

flamingdem

(40,980 posts)

37. Very cool

Reply to hoosierspud (Reply #35)

Tue May 12, 2026, 01:09 PM

May 12

senseandsensibility

(25,554 posts)

41. Great story!

Reply to hoosierspud (Reply #35)

Tue May 12, 2026, 02:55 PM

May 12

I'll share it with the hubby who's a big hockey fan.

oasis

(54,005 posts)

30. Rod Stewart telling it like it is!

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Tue May 12, 2026, 02:41 AM

May 12

BlueWaveNeverEnd

(15,027 posts)

32. Cue Trump to insult Rod's looks and talent

Reply to oasis (Reply #30)

Tue May 12, 2026, 02:58 AM

May 12

BlueWaveNeverEnd

(15,027 posts)

31. ..

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Tue May 12, 2026, 02:57 AM

May 12

Clouds Passing

(8,208 posts)

36. Dump's got a new nickname 🐀💰

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Tue May 12, 2026, 11:02 AM

May 12

Initech

(109,281 posts)

38. Thank you Rod Stewart!

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Tue May 12, 2026, 01:16 PM

May 12

FM123

(10,386 posts)

39. RAT bag indeed!

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Tue May 12, 2026, 01:22 PM

May 12

What he's done, worse than hantavirus....

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