Elton John hosted his famous friends in sun-drenched St Tropez on Tuesday.
The music legend, 76, rolled out the red carpet for Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 33, and film director’s wife Sam, 58, and Little Britain star David Walliams, 52, for a trip on the £21million superyacht owned by him and dating his husband David Furnish.
Sir Elton cut a trendy figure, dressed head-to-toe in Gucci, with a floral shirt, shorts and bright white sneakers.
The crocodile rock hitmaker shielded his eyes behind sunglasses, was adorned with gold jewelry and wore a beaded crucifix around his neck.
He was also joined by sons Zachary, 12, and Elijah, 10, as they boarded for their day at sea.
Fun in the sun: Elton John, 76 (pictured) and husband David Furnish hosted their very famous friends in sun-drenched St Tropez on Tuesday
Welcome! The 76-year-old music legend rolled out the red carpet for Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his film director wife Sam and David Walliams (Elton pictured greeting Sam)
Hugs: Movie star Aaron hugged Elton’s son Zachary, 12
Meanwhile, Aaron showed off his toned physique in a white shirt, which he wore unbuttoned and paired with sleek brown chinos.
Ms Sam shielded her eyes behind sunglasses and showed up leggy in black denim cut-off shorts and wore a yellow top over her bathing suit.
Comedian David also showed off his bare chest in an unbuttoned black shirt in the sun as he arrived with the other guests.
The ship accommodates 18 guests in eight spacious bedrooms, each with their own bathroom and a crew of 12.
It also features a whopping 50-inch plasma TV, a library, and a world-class fitness center.
After his final show of the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour in July, Elton is clearly making the most of his retirement from touring life.
The tour, which began in 2018, was a roaring success for Elton, grossing $816,840,988 worldwide.
The star has decided to give up his career as he expresses a desire to spend more time with David and their children.
Comedy gold: David Walliams (left) was also part of the party
Designer clothes: Sir Elton cut a trendy figure, dressed from head to toe in Gucci, with a floral shirt, shorts and bright white sneakers
Let’s go! The crocodile rock hitmaker shielded his eyes behind sunglasses, was adorned with gold jewelry and wore a beaded crucifix around his neck
Big entrance: The superstar arrived in a chauffeur-driven vehicle
Handsome: Aaron (R) showed off his toned physique in a white shirt, which he wore unbuttoned and paired with sleek brown chinos
Cool dude: he wore stylish sunglasses and brushed back his dark curls
Catching up: The Marvel star was in high spirits as he chatted to fellow guests
Chinwag: The supposedly next 007 (R) chatted with Elton (L) before jumping on board
Good to see you! Aaron threw his arms around another guest
Reunited! The Crocodile Rock star seemed over the moon to be reunited with his pal Sam
Low key: Sam shielded her eyes behind a pair of sunglasses, which she flaunted leggy in black cutoff denim shorts and a yellow top, which she wore over a swimsuit
Labels Galore! David carried a Gucci bag and essentials in a Dior shoulder bag
Helping Hands: Sir. Elton was offered help by the crew
Close Behind: He then followed a member of his entourage
He said: “Touring is now exhausting for me and takes me away from my family and children.”
However, Elton added that he hasn’t given up performing for good and will likely still play “one show or the other” every now and then.
Family is important to Elton, who previously described his sons as “the greatest thing” in the lives of him and his husband David.
Speaking on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2016, he said, “If you had said to me ten years ago that I was on your show, married to the man I love and have two beautiful children, I would have said, ‘ You.” Put acid in my drink.
“But life gives you challenges and life gives you surprises — great surprises — and these two children came at a time when I never thought I would ever have children.”
Thanks! Aaron shook hands with the crew as he was welcomed aboard
Summer sun: Comedian David also showed off his bare chest in an unbuttoned black shirt in the sun as he arrived with the other guests
Friends: David was joined by a friend and they giggled together as they walked onto the yacht
Legs 11: David’s friend showed off her long legs in cut off denim shorts
Me! David raised his hand and seemed to get Elton’s attention
Luxury: You were treated to hot towels by a crew member (R)
Delicious: On the ship they were spoiled with drinks and fresh fruit
Weather: Everyone took advantage of the sunshine and sat outside on the patio
“There are no words to describe how much we love these guys. They are just amazing.’
On his 75th birthday, Elton wrote a letter to his sons, published in Time Magazine, calling them his “proudest achievements.”
He wrote, “Zachary and Elijah you two are the greatest gifts I’ve ever given.”
“You have filled my heart with love and my life with meaning and purpose in ways I never thought possible.”
“You guys are the accomplishments I’m most proud of and I love you both so much… Whoever you become, just be yourself — yours truly.”