Rod Stewart, 79, poses with ice hockey player son Liam, 29, and his youngest kids Alastair, 18, and Aiden, 13... as he proudly lauds the sportsman for his victory in England League Cup

Rod Stewart, 79, posed proudly with three of his eight children on Wednesday. 

The iconic musician took to Instagram to share the sweet snap, following his ice hockey player son Liam's win at England’s National Ice Hockey League Cup, with his team Milton Keynes Lightning - for which he has played since 2019. 

Looking suave, Rod posed with Liam, who he shares with ex Rachel Hunter, and his youngest sons Alastair, 18, and Aiden, 13 - his kids with wife Penny Lancaster.

He added a caption alongside the shot reading: 'Proud as a Father could possibly be  congratulations @mklightningihc @discostew94'. 

Liam, who is a forward for the team, Alistair and Aidan join Rod's vast brood - which also includes Sean, 43, and Kimberly, 44, with ex-wife Alana Stewart; daughter Ruby, 36, with ex-girlfriend Kelly Emberg; Liam’s sister Renee, 31; and Sarah, 59.

Rod Stewart, 79, posed proudly with three of his eight children on Wednesday (Liam, 29, top centre, his youngest kids Alastair, 18, and Aiden, 13, left, centre bottom)

Rod Stewart, 79, posed proudly with three of his eight children on Wednesday (Liam, 29, top centre, his youngest kids Alastair, 18, and Aiden, 13, left, centre bottom)  

The iconic musician took to Instagram to share the sweet snap, following his ice hockey player son Liam's win at England¿s National Ice Hockey League Cup, with his team Milton Keynes Lightning - for which he has played since 2019

The iconic musician took to Instagram to share the sweet snap, following his ice hockey player son Liam's win at England’s National Ice Hockey League Cup, with his team Milton Keynes Lightning - for which he has played since 2019

He added a caption alongside the shot reading: 'Proud as a Father could possibly be congratulations @mklightningihc @discostew94'

He added a caption alongside the shot reading: 'Proud as a Father could possibly be congratulations @mklightningihc @discostew94'

While many fans congratulated Liam, other followers were staggered by Aiden's likeness to his youngest son - commenting on the post in shock. 

Followers wrote: 'Wow your youngest looks just like you!!!... Yes. The youngest lad is a dead ringer for Dad... Carbon copy with your youngest'. 

Rod's sweet post comes after the star praised King Charles for speaking publicly about his cancer diagnosis. The King announced he had been diagnosed with a form of cancer last month and is currently undergoing treatment.

Singer Sir Rod revealed in 2019 he had suffered prostate cancer for three years and that he is now in the clear. During an appearance on Loose Women on Friday, Sir Rod praised the King for being open about his illness. 

Sir Rod said: 'Let’s take our hats off to our King, who has made it publicly known. We are prostate sisters!''

The star was on the ITV show with fellow musician Jools Holland, 66, with the pair working on new collaborative LP Swing Fever together.

Jools was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014 following a routine blood test after having no symptoms. 

Jools added: 'The whole point is to raise awareness so if you're a man out there, get yourself checked.'

Rod has previously shown support for his son with sweet Instagram posts

Rod has previously shown support for his son with sweet Instagram posts

It comes after Sir Rod sold the rights to his music and likeness to Irving Azoff's Iconic Artists Group for just under $100 million.

The rock legend - whose back catalogue includes the hits Maggie May, Stay With Me, You Wear It Well, You're in My Heart, and Do Ya Think I'm Sexy? - feels that after six decades in the music business, it's time to secure his legacy.

He told The Wall Street Journal: 'This year marks my 60th year in the music industry. The time is right, and I feel fortunate to have found partners in Irving and his team at Iconic that I can entrust with my life's work and future musical legacy.'

Irving Azoff, Chairman and CEO of Iconic, commented: 'We are thrilled to welcome one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters of our time, Rod Stewart, to the Iconic family.

'Our new partnership with HPS provides us with the resources and flexibility to make blockbuster signings like this one and to continue the success of our legendary artists and their legacies.'

Scot French, Governing Partner at HPS, added: 'Iconic has built an impressive platform and artist portfolio, and we are pleased to provide financing that will enable the company to further scale its business and advance its mission of championing the rights of musical talent.'

Sir Rod Stewart (pictured) has praised King Charles for speaking publicly about his cancer diagnosis

Sir Rod Stewart (pictured) has praised King Charles for speaking publicly about his cancer diagnosis

The King announced he had been diagnosed with a form of cancer earlier this month and is currently undergoing treatment

The King announced he had been diagnosed with a form of cancer earlier this month and is currently undergoing treatment