Rod Stewart praises King Charles for putting Trump in place

At London's Royal Albert Hall on Monday evening, Sir Rod Stewart congratulated King Charles III on his recent state visit to the United States, praising him for putting "that little ratbag" in his place in an apparent reference to President Donald Trump.

The exchange occurred during an interval lineup at a gala celebrating the 50th anniversary of The King's Trust, the youth charity founded by Charles in 1976. Stewart, 81, told the king, "May I say, well done in the Americas. You were superb, absolutely superb, put that little ratbag in his place." Charles, 77, laughed off the remark as Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood smiled nearby. Stewart continued, saying it "went right over his head," before turning to Queen Camilla, 78, and adding, "I was just congratulating your husband on his wonderful performance in the Americas, so great, so brave, so proud." The king's precise response remains unclear.

The comment alluded to Charles and Camilla's four-day visit to the United States from April 27 to 30. Hosted by Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, the trip included stops in Washington, D.C., Virginia and New York City. Charles addressed the U.S. Congress, discussing NATO, support...