Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster Celebrate 18th Anniversary Amid Health Challenges

In a world filled with constant change and challenges, some things remain constant and pure – like the love of Rod Stewart and his wife, Penny Lancaster. The couple, who have been married for 18 years, recently took to social media to share their joyful occasion, posting a photo of the duo boarding the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express dressed in pink. The caption reads, "Entering a bygone era@vsoetrain from Paris, where we got engaged to Portofino, where we got married 18 years ago, it’s totally magical@sirrodstewartxxxx."

The couple's journey started in 2007 when they tied the knot in Portofino at La Cervara, a historic abbey with stunning ocean views. Despite recent health issues for Stewart, who had to cancel a series of upcoming tour dates due to the flu in June, the couple's celebratory occasion was a joyful one. Stewart is expected to continue touring through the summer on his One Last Time tour, accompanied by rock band Cheap Trick.

Back in January, Stewart celebrated his 80th birthday, and Lancaster took to Instagram to celebrate her hubby's important milestone. "Happy birthday my darling ❤️ so blessed to be sharing this day together with all our kids. Building more memories to carry with us into the future and to be held close to our hearts forever, I love you xx," she wrote.

Despite the challenges they've faced this year, there have been plenty of happy moments for the couple. Their 18th anniversary is a testament to their love and commitment, and we wish them many more years of happiness together.

As they board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, dressed in pink and surrounded by the magic of their past together, Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster continue to build more memories that will be held close to their hearts forever.