Sir Rod Stewart and Jools Holland praise King Charles for speaking publicly about his cancer diagnosis after both musicians suffered illness

Gentleman Rod Stewart has praised King Charles for speaking publicly about his cancer diagnosis.

The king announced earlier this month that he had a form of cancer and that he is currently undergoing treatment.

Singer Sir Rod, 79, revealed in 2019 that he had had prostate cancer for three years and is now free.

During an appearance on Loose Women on Friday, Sir Rod praised the King for being open about his illness.

Sir Rod said: ‘Let us take our hats off to our king, who has made it public. We are prostate sisters!’

Sir Rod Stewart (pictured) has praised King Charles for speaking publicly about his cancer diagnosis

The king announced earlier this month that he had a form of cancer and that he is currently undergoing treatment

The king announced earlier this month that he had a form of cancer and that he is currently undergoing treatment

Singer Sir Rod, 79, revealed in 2019 that he had had prostate cancer for three years and is now free (pictured with Jools Holland, left, on Loose Women on Friday)

Singer Sir Rod, 79, revealed in 2019 that he had had prostate cancer for three years and is now free (pictured with Jools Holland, left, on Loose Women on Friday)

The star was on the ITV show with fellow musician Jools Holland, 66, as the pair worked together on new joint LP Swing Fever.

Jools was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014 following a routine blood test after having no symptoms.

Jools added to Loose Women: ‘The whole point is to raise awareness, so if you’re a man, get yourself checked.’

Later in the day on Friday, Sir Rod and Jools appeared in good spirits as they signed copies of their new album Swing Fever at HMV in London’s Oxford Street.

The pair were seen smiling as they posed for photos while holding their discs and chatting with fans.

Sir Rod was supported by his wife Penny Lancaster, who cut a casual figure in a blue denim shirt and matching jeans.

It comes after Sir Rod sold the rights to his music and likeness to Irving Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group for just under $100 million.

The rock legend – whose back catalog includes the hits Maggie May, Stay With Me, You Wear It Well, You’re in My Heart and Do Ya Think I’m Sexy? – believes that after six decades in the music business it is time to secure his legacy.

During an appearance on Loose Women on Friday, Sir Rod praised the King for being open about his illness

During an appearance on Loose Women on Friday, Sir Rod praised the King for being open about his illness

Sir Rod said: 'Let us take our hats off to our king, who has made it public.  We are prostate sisters!'

Sir Rod said: ‘Let us take our hats off to our king, who has made it public. We are prostate sisters!’

Sir Rod was supported by his wife Penny Lancaster, who cut a casual figure in a blue denim shirt and matching jeans as he promoted new music on Friday.

Sir Rod was supported by his wife Penny Lancaster, who cut a casual figure in a blue denim shirt and matching jeans as he promoted new music on Friday.

Sir Rod and Jools appeared in high spirits as they signed copies of their new album Swing Fever at HMV in London's Oxford Street

Sir Rod and Jools appeared in good spirits as they signed copies of their new album Swing Fever at HMV in London’s Oxford Street

The pair were seen smiling as they posed for photos while holding their discs and chatting with fans

The pair were seen smiling as they posed for photos while holding their discs and chatting with fans

Sir Rod signed a fan's leather jacket at the event in London

Sir Rod signed a fan’s leather jacket at the event in London

He told The Wall Street Journal: “This year marks my 60th year in the music industry. The time is right and I feel fortunate to have found partners in Irving and his team at Iconic to whom I can entrust my life’s work and future musical legacy.”

Irving Azoff, Chairman and CEO of Iconic, said: “We are thrilled to welcome one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters of our time, Rod Stewart, to the Iconic family.

“Our new partnership with HPS gives us the resources and flexibility to deliver blockbuster signings like this and continue the success of our legendary artists and their legacies.”

Scot French, Governing Partner at HPS, added: ‘Iconic has built an impressive platform and artist portfolio, and we are pleased to provide funding that will allow the company to further scale its operations and continue its mission to defend the rights of musical talent can promote. ‘