EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Penny Lancaster, 52, reveals the real reason she attended Geri Horner’s book launch on a pair of crutches

Penny Lancaster revealed she uses crutches after suffering a knee injury.

The model was seen arriving on crutches to promote Gary Horner’s book in London on Tuesday, prompting questions about the nature of her injury.

“Penny has torn the meniscus in her right knee,” her spokesperson explained to the Daily Mail’s Richard Eden.

“The cause of the injury is unknown; nor is treatment at this stage. The injury is believed to have been sustained overseas and is not related to her activities as a special constable.’

Rod didn’t join his wife at Geri Halliwell-Horner’s latest children’s book launch party Rosie Frost and the Falcon Queen, at the Tower of London.

Injury: Penny Lancaster revealed she uses crutches after suffering a knee injury

Injury: Penny Lancaster revealed she uses crutches after suffering a knee injury

Update:

Update: “Penny has suffered a torn meniscus in her right knee,” her spokesperson explained to The Daily Mail’s Richard Eden

Despite the injury, Penny still looked in great spirits as she arrived at the event in a trendy green suit with a white blouse.

She looked radiant in a sleek two-piece and accessorized her outfit with a beige Gucci crossbody bag and Gucci sneakers.

Penny met Gary, 51, in cute photos at the launch of the book.

The Spice Girl celebrated her new children’s book Rosie Frost & The Falcon Queen in the epic setting of the Tower of London.

She has been busy promoting her new venture for days, last week she flew to the US for a book tour.

The story follows orphan Rosie as she is sent to a mysterious island, which is home to extraordinary teenagers and a sanctuary for endangered species.

Speaking about the book, Gary said she hoped it would inspire young readers to “find their own strength and power” in the face of challenges.

She said: ‘Rosie Frost has lived in my heart for a long time and now is the right time to introduce her to the world.’

Glam: Despite her injury, Penny remained in good spirits as she donned a chic green trouser suit for the launch

Glam: Despite her injury, Penny remained in good spirits as she donned a chic green trouser suit for the launch

Rod and Penny have been married since 2007 and share two children, Alastair and his younger brother Aiden, 12.

The rocker has eight children by five different mothers and has been married three times.

Spanning nearly 50 years, his oldest child, daughter Sarah, is 59, and his youngest, Aiden, is just 12.

The star welcomed his eldest with ex-girlfriend Suzanne Boffi, but the couple gave her up for adoption after he became a father at 18.

He then had two children with ex-wife Alan Stewart, daughter Kimberly (44) and son Sean (43).

The star had another daughter, Ruby, 36, with ex-partner Kelly Emberg, before marrying second wife Rachel Hunter, who fathered two more children, Renee, 31, and Liam, 29.