'I was at Rod Stewart's Glastonbury set and there was one special thing you didn't see on TV'

It was a family affair forSir Rod Stewartas he returning to Glastonburyfor the first time in over two decades.

The crowd was packed with fans of all ages - with youngsters watching him power through a 90 minute set with their parents. There was no generation not represented amongst the thousands out in force for his performance.

The Maggie May rocker, 80, pulled out all the stops as he headlined the Pyramid Stage for the Sunday Legends Slot - as the crowd lapped up his classics with special guests Ronnie Wood, Lulu and Mick Hucknull.

But the real stars of the show were Rod’s family, who mingled with fans and supported the legendary singer ahead of his big day.

Just hours before Rod took to the stage, his wife Penny Lancaster put on quite the show herself as she mingled with his fans in the VIP bar.

The Loose Women star - and Rod’s older sons, dressed in his trademark leopard print - looked every inch the proud family as they laughed and joked with people excited to see their loved one’s big moment.

Taking selfies with hardcore fans braving the heat to don Rod wigs and leopard print leggings, Penny was in good spirits as she caught up with pals before watching her husband’s show.

But Penny’s work to ensure Rod’s set went smoothly started way before today. Speaking to the Mirror ahead of the show, an insider revealed how Rod went to military-like lengths to ensure all went to plan.

Already super-fit from swimming lengths in his pool four times a week, the star has been on a period of vocal rest to ensure his raspy voice is firing on all cylinders.

Says our mole: “It’s been quite hard as Rod is a chatterbox, but he knows he needs to preserve what’s his biggest weapon…his voice. Rehearsals have been taking part this week with his whole band at a secret location with Penny a constant presence.”

It seemedRod wanted to give back to Penny while on the Pyramid Stage as he gave a touching nod to his supportive wife. Near the start of his show, he threw in the classic First Cut Is The Deepest.

The tune by Cat Stephens was initially recorded by Rod in 1976. And he superbly entertained the crowd with it was again. But for eagle-eyed fans, it appeared as though he gave a sweet nod towards his wife of 18 years, Penny.

While singing the line: "I still want you by my side," Rod pointed off stage and gave a wry smile.

Rod couldn’t have asked for better PR from his wife. If she is any representation of how he treats his followers, they’re a very lucky fan base.

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