Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 21, 2025 · Entertainment

Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster Rekindle Love in Portofino: Celebrating 18 Years of Matrimony

Sir Rod Stewart, 80, looked like a little out of breath as he and Penny, 54, walked the streets of Portofino on Saturday on a shopping spree

ROD STEWART AND PENELOPE LANCASTER'S LOVE TRAIN: A JOURNEY THROUGH ITALY

The eternal flame of love between Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster is burning brighter than ever as they celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary in the picturesque town of Portofino, Italy. The legendary rocker, 80, and his stunning wife, 54, have been rekindling the romance that ignited on their June 16, 2007, wedding day.

As they strolled through the charming streets of Portofino, Rod and Penny couldn't help but feel like they were reliving their fairytale romance. The 80-year-old music icon cut a dashing figure in his white shirt and cream trousers, while Penny turned heads in her stylish beige dress and brown Chanel handbag.

Penny and Sir Rod wore hats to protect themselves from the sun as they purchased items from shops including Mingo and Louis Vuitton

Their love story began in 2005 when Rod proposed to Penny after seven years of dating. Fast forward to today, and the couple is still going strong, with their anniversary celebration being the perfect opportunity for them to retrace their romantic footsteps.

The highlight of their Italian getaway was a journey on the iconic Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, where they revisited the memorable locations from their love story. Penny shared a snapshot of herself and Rod in front of the luxurious train, captioned with an "I Love You" graphic. She looked absolutely stunning in her pink floral shirt and matching skirt, complete with stiletto heels.

In another Instagram post, Penny joked about making a mess of themselves as they enjoyed seafood while wearing bibs. Who can blame them? After all, love is messy, but it's also the most beautiful thing in life!

The pair got engaged in 2005 after seven years of dating and have been going from strength to strength ever since

Rod Stewart has eight children from five different relationships, but his love for Penny Lancaster is like no other. In 2021, he described her as the "most gorgeous woman ever in my life" and even wrote a song about their love, "I Can't Imagine," which features the lyrics: "I can't imagine walking up with anybody else but you." It's clear that Rod has found his soulmate in Penny.

As they navigated the cobblestone streets of Portofino, Rod and Penny made sure to stop by high-end shops like Mingo and Louis Vuitton. Their shopping spree was a celebration of their love and commitment to each other.

The couple's anniversary celebration is not just a romantic getaway but also a testament to the power of true love. Despite having had many relationships throughout his life, Rod has found his perfect match in Penny Lancaster.

Penny put on a leggy display in a stylish beige dress that she paired with a brown Chanel handbag

As they look back on their 18 years together, Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster are proof that love can conquer all, even time. And who knows? Maybe they'll continue to rekindle the romance for many more anniversaries to come!

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Documenting their anniversary trip, Penny took to Instagram to share a snap of themselves enjoying seafood

In another snap, captioned with an 'I Love You' graphic, the pair could be seen smiling with ice creams

Meanwhile, Rod was aptly dressed for the warm weather as he cut a smart figure in a white shirt and cream, pinstripe trousers

He wore a hat to protect himself from the sun as they purchased items from high-end shops including Mingo and Louis Vuitton

The couple enjoyed some luxury shopping as they made the most of their anniversary trip back to where they got married

The Maggie May hitmaker has eight children with five different women, two of whom are sons Alastair, 19, and Aidan, 14, which he shares with third wife Penny

Penny also shared snaps of them enjoying a tipple together as they splashed out and relaxed on the trip

Ringing in their anniversary, the couple also revisited the memorable locations from their love story with a journey on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express