Introduction
In a truly touching moment, music legend Rod Stewart wrapped up his UK Global Hits Tour in the most unexpected and heartwarming way — by sharing the stage with his 94-year-old sister, Mary Stewart. The surprise duet took place at Edinburgh Castle, and the crowd of 8,000 fans was left in awe.
“This is my sister — 94!” Rod proudly announced, beaming as Mary joined him to sing his classic hit, Sailing. Arm in arm, they delivered a tender performance that silenced the arena and sparked a thunderous ovation. Mary, draped in the Royal Banner of Scotland, even crowned Rod with a sailor’s cap, adding a personal, playful touch to the emotional moment.
Rod later told The Mirror: “At 94, she’s on a rock’n’roll stage and loving it. She continues to teach me about life.” The gesture wasn’t just a sweet surprise — it was a celebration of family, music, and the enduring bond between siblings.
This performance marked the end of Rod’s UK tour, but it was also a beautiful reminder of his roots. The youngest of five, Rod was born in London after the rest of his siblings had arrived in Scotland. With the loss of his brothers Don and Bob last year, this reunion with Mary onstage was even more meaningful.
Offstage, the Stewart family is also celebrating joyful milestones. Rod’s son Liam, 28 — a professional hockey player — recently got engaged to project manager Nicole Artukovich. And in May, they welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Louie Mark Roderick Stewart. Liam proudly posted a photo of little Louie in a Celtic football kit, introducing him as: “American, British, Croatian, Kiwi.”
Rod’s daughter Ruby also gave birth to her first son, Otis, just days after Louie arrived. Sharing heartfelt words on Instagram, Ruby wrote: “Your arrival into the world marks the beginning of our family. It all started with you, Otis.”
From emotional stage moments to growing his family tree, Rod Stewart continues to prove that love — whether it’s between siblings, parents, or generations — is the real legacy that lives on.