Penny Lancaster says Rod nonetheless retains her on her toes as she lifts the lid on their relationship.

Penny Lancaster admits she is the “oldest girl Rod Stewart has ever slept with” as she opens up concerning the ups and downs of their loving 26-year relationship.

Regardless of the age hole between the pair – 26 years – Penny shared that she “cannot sustain” along with her husband at occasions and that he’s nonetheless in a position to flip her “complete physique” to jelly.

The couple first met again in 1999 and have been married since 2007. The Scottish icon first wooed Penny throughout a tour of his Victorian Pre-Raphaelite artwork assortment at his residence in Essex. Her memoir remembers the rock star leaning down to present her an “upside-down kiss” whereas she reclined on his four-poster mattress.

Admitting it turned her physique to jelly on the time, it appears that evidently the giddiness between the pair nonetheless continues to this present day, stories the Mirror.

Chatting with Lady&House journal, Penny stated: “It nonetheless works to this present day. We’re so used to kissing in the identical method, so if you happen to flip it round like that, it looks like the primary time you’ve been kissed over again.”

Penny, 54, is now the identical age at Rod was when she first began relationship him at simply 28, after the singer has break up from his ex-wife Rachel Hunter.

Speaking about their two decade relationship, Penny stated: “The factor I consider is, I’m the oldest girl Rod’s ever slept with – and that occurred a very long time in the past. After I met him, the oldest girl he’d ever slept with would have been 30. Now he’s the oldest man that I’ve slept with too!”

She additionally stated that intimacy remains to be a core a part of their relationship, explaining: “Oh gosh, it’s nonetheless so vital, simply easy hugs and touches, and looking out into one another’s eyes.”

In August final 12 months, claims have been made that Rod and Penny have been at odds over whether or not they need to stay within the US or keep within the UK. Nevertheless, Rod took to social media on the time to disclaim any allegations.

He additionally described himself as a really fortunate man, earlier than including: “Penny and I couldn’t be extra in love with one another.”

As no couple is with out their squabbles, Penny shared within the current interview that the pair argue like another married couple, with one wrestle being that she will be able to’t sustain along with her hubby’s boundless vitality at occasions.

She defined: “Rod and I argue concerning the normal stuff. Usually, it’s over parenting. He says, ‘You spoil them an excessive amount of with “Let me convey your breakfast as much as your mattress for you”.’ Then I would go, ‘You’re spoiling them whenever you say “I’ll provide you with £20 if you happen to can hit the crossbar with that ball”.’

“We’ve these sorts of battles however there has by no means been a degree in our relationship after we’ve felt unable to maneuver ahead.”

She added: “If Rod and I’ve a disagreement, it would take him just a little little bit of time, however he’ll all the time apologise and he’ll say to our sons, ‘Boys, it’s so vital to say “I’m sorry”. It not solely helps soothe you, it feeds everybody’s souls.’ That’s an vital lesson.”

Talking about Rod’s vitality on and off the stage, Penny stated: “I can’t sustain with my husband – it’s laborious to imagine Rod’s 80! Seventy could be truthful sufficient. Rod has a lot extra to present. The phrase retirement is just not on his lips.

“He’s not a ‘put my ft up’ form of man. Rod says, ‘I’ve all the time needed to go right here or do that,’ and I’m like, ‘We will’t try this, darling, if you happen to’re going to maintain working at this tempo.’

“He’s on continuously. This 12 months, I needed to take out exhibits to place in some household time, together with per week within the Caribbean to rejoice [Rod’s 80th]. The kids are getting older, and we wish to cherish this final second, this final section.”

Whereas that includes as common panelist on ITV’s Unfastened Ladies and and dealing as a particular constable for the Metropolis of London Police, Penny has additionally simply completed creating her memoir – Somebody Like Me – which will probably be launched later this month.