Sir Rod Stewart believes in "making the most" of his knighthood

He told Britain's HELLO" magazine: "For me, being a knight isn't about resting on your laurels, it's about going forward and getting things done.

"I believe in making the most of my knighthood where I can.

"I'm not a religious man. There are too many horrible things happening in the world for me to think there may be a God.

"But my religion is to be good and do good to others.

"That's the principle I bring my kids up on. To be kind, to love and forgive."

But despite his lack of religious faith, Rod can't resist a small prayer of thanks when his beloved Celtic FC are doing well.

He quipped: "Mind you, when Celtic scored their seven-goal win last night, I went, 'Oh God, thank you.' "

Both the 'Maggie May' singer and his wife, Lady Penny Lancaster, are big fans of King Charles.

Rod said: "Kindness and helping others are so important to him.

"Penny adores him and so do I. I find him to be humble, a gentleman of the first order."

Rod recently pledged to "start the ball rolling" in an attempt to secure a knighthood for his friend and collaborator Jools Holland.

He told Vulture: "I could start the ball rolling. There's a committee that you write to. They look at it and make sure he hasn't been in prison and has paid all of his taxes. We just need a few people. You don't ask the king. Charles can't give it to you... We'll get you that CBE."