Sir Rod Stewart has spent decades commanding the global stage as a definitive rock legend, a perennial sex symbol, and a knight of the realm. However, at 78, the “Maggie May” singer is currently leaning into his most demanding and rewarding role to date: the patriarch of an expansive, modern dynasty. The Stewart family tree is as storied as the singer’s discography, spanning eight children by five different women. This year, the clan’s footprint grew even larger with the arrival of two grandsons born just days apart in May, bringing Stewart’s total “grandpa” count to three.

A Rare Moment in the Mediterranean

Fans were recently treated to a rare look at the inner workings of the Stewart household when Kimberly Stewart, the singer’s 43-year-old daughter, shared a heartwarming family portrait captured during a summer getaway in Spain. The photograph serves as a visual map of Rod’s legacy, featuring his wife, Penny Lancaster, alongside the majority of his children: Sean (42), Ruby (36), Renee (31), Liam (28), Alastair (17), and Aiden (12).

The photo also spotlighted the family’s newest additions: newborn grandsons Otis (son of Ruby) and Louis (son of Liam).

The Family Roster

While the gathering was impressive in scope, two notable members of the lineage were absent from the frame:

• Sarah Streeter (59): Rod’s firstborn, whom he famously placed for adoption. While the two have successfully reconciled after years of estrangement, she was not present for the Spanish holiday.

• Delilah (12): Stewart’s eldest grandchild, born in 2011 to Kimberly and Academy Award winner Benicio del Toro.

Despite these absences, the image remains one of the most comprehensive glimpses into the Stewart family dynamic ever shared with the public.

A Banner Year for the Stewart Clan

The year 2024 has proven to be a whirlwind for the family, particularly the second week of May. In a remarkable coincidence, two grandchildren were born within 72 hours of each other. Otis arrived on May 9, followed by Louie on May 12.

The newest generation carries the family torch quite literally; Liam’s son was given the full name Louie Mark Roderick Stewart, a direct tribute to his world-renowned grandfather. Rod, ever the showman, was deeply involved in the lead-up to the births, reportedly singing a “custom jingle” during Otis’s gender reveal.

[Image: Sir Rod Stewart beaming with pride as he cradles his two newest grandsons, Louis and Otis.]

The Evolution of a Legend

The transformation from the wild-haired rocker of the 1970s to a devoted grandfather holding newborns on social media has resonated deeply with his global fanbase. Stewart has been vocal about his pride, frequently sharing intimate photos of the babies and celebrating the unique bond shared by his diverse group of children.

Seeing the Stewart family gathered in such a meaningful way is a testament to the singer’s efforts to maintain unity across his complex and beautiful family structure. It is a heartwarming chapter in the life of a man who has mastered the art of staying relevant, not just on the charts, but in the hearts of those who call him “Dad” and “Grandad.”