King Charles and Idris Elba unite for King's Trust 50th anniversary; Rod Stewart calls Trump 'little ratbag'
Where things stand
Updated May 15, 12:59 PMKing Charles III attended the 50th anniversary celebration of the King's Trust at the Royal Albert Hall, where performer Rod Stewart called US President Donald Trump a 'little ratbag' during the event, creating an awkward moment. Former Buckingham Palace press secretary Ailsa Anderson stated the King was prepared for such situations, and royal author Richard Kay noted Charles is a master at handling awkward moments and moved on effortlessly. Stewart had shaken hands with the King before performing hits with Ronnie Wood.
Open questions
- What was the immediate reaction of King Charles to Rod Stewart's comment?
- Did Rod Stewart intend the remark to be heard by the King?
- Has Donald Trump or his representatives responded to the incident?
- What was the nature of Idris Elba's collaboration with the King's Trust?
- What was the audience's reaction at the Royal Albert Hall?
- Are there any official statements from Buckingham Palace regarding the incident?
Key actors
What's corroborated
King Charles made jokes about ageing at a Buckingham Palace garden party.
2 sourcesacross 1 articleFormer Buckingham Palace press secretary Ailsa Anderson said the King would be prepared for such situations and ignoring the comment is best.
2 sourcesacross 1 articleFormer royal author Richard Kay said King Charles is a master at handling awkward situations and effortlessly moved on.
2 sourcesacross 1 articleKing Charles encountered an awkward situation when Sir Rod Stewart called US President Donald Trump a 'little ratbag' during an event at the Royal Albert Hall.
2 sourcesacross 1 articleSir Rod Stewart shook hands with King Charles before the performance.
2 sourcesacross 1 article
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Additional sources (Daily Mirror, Daily Express) corroborate the Rod Stewart 'ratbag' comment and Charles's composed reaction.