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Phil Collins makes rare public appearance on crutches amid health battles
The singer attended the charity’s 50th anniversary with ex-wife Jill Collins and is helping raise funds through an auction of hundreds of personal items.
On May 14, 2026, 75-year-old musician Phil Collins made a rare public appearance at Buckingham Palace for the 50th anniversary celebration of The King's Trust, attending alongside his ex-wife, Jill Collins.
Following several health setbacks, Collins has remained largely out of the spotlight after significant nerve damage and mobility issues forced his retirement from drumming in 2022.
The singer, using forearm crutches, joined musician Rod Stewart and model Penny Lancaster at the event, marking a rare outing as he continues to manage ongoing physical challenges.
Collaborating on a charity auction, Jill Collins and Phil Collins are donating hundreds of items from their personal archives and a custom-designed T-shirt to benefit The King's Trust.
Having served as the charity's first ambassador 40 years ago, Collins continues to manage his health, revealing in January that he requires 24-hour live-in nursing care to assist with daily medical needs.