Sir Rod Stewart surprises fans by bringing sister Mary, 94, on stage

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

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

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

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)

Happy news: Sir Rod Stewart’s son Liam (left), 28, got engaged to Nicole Artukovich (right), a project manager earlier this month

Sir Rod became a grandfather for the second time in May when Nicole gave birth to her and Liam’s first child, son Louie.

In a snap which featured the tot in a Celtic kit, Liam wrote at the time: ‘Welcome lad love you. American, British, Croatian, Kiwi. Louie Mark Roderick Stewart 5.12.23. (sic)’

Liam received several congratulatory messages in response to the joyful news, with Louie’s grandmother Rachel writing: ‘Welcome you beautiful angel.’

Louie’s step-grandmother Penny added: ‘Congratulations. That’s the look of love. Can’t wait for a hug.’

Nicole also commented: ‘We did good.’

Just days later in May, Sir Rod’s daughter Ruby – whose mother is Kelly Emberg – gave birth to her first child.

She and fiancé Jake Kalic welcomed son Otis into the world.

Ruby shared a series of photos on Instagram and wrote: ‘This love… unlike any other love I’ve ever known….

‘I am only a mirror of what I feel from you…

‘I can’t remember what life was like before you….

Cute! The rocker’s son Liam Stewart, whom he shares with ex Rachel Hunter, announced the arrival of his first child with partner Nicole on Instagram last month

Arrival: Alongside a sweet post which featured the little one in a Celtic kit, Liam wrote: ‘Welcome lad love you. American, British, Croatian, Kiwi. Louie Mark Roderick Stewart 5.12.23’

Growing family: Meanwhile, just days later in May, Sir Rod’s daughter Ruby – whose mother is Kelly Emberg – gave birth to her first child

‘But nothing else matters now that you’re here…

‘Your arrival into the world marks the beginning of our family…

‘It all started with you Otis…

‘Otis Stewart Kalick 05/9/23 3:36 pm 8lbs 8oz + 22 in (sic).’

New love: The new mother shared in her Instagram post how the love she has for her son is ‘unlike any other love I’ve ever known’