Paul McCartney, 77, backed Queen Elizabeth II, 93, as he told this week’s Radio Times about The Beatles’ admiration for the royal. Reflecting on Her Majesty, a hidden track on Abbey Road, he mused: “We all kind of liked the Queen. It’s an age thing. We were kids when she was crowned, so to us she was like a glamorous film star.
“We identified with her. She’s ours.” Paul added. “She’s the Queen.”
The Beatles superstar went on to say: “I’ve met her, yes, but never enough. She’s very intelligent.”
Voicing his support for the Queen and the monarchy, the musical legend opened up on his views on the political climate, defending Queen Elizabeth’s place.
“I think she’s a great figure in history.
“When everything’s falling apart in Britain she seems to be the glue,” he insisted.
“People say [the royal family] costs too much. But then with the money that they bring in…
“To me, I’m not sure I would want a President Cameron, Johnson or May,” he added.
“It just doesn’t sound as good as the Queen.”
Last year, Paul was made a Companion of Honour by the Queen for his lasting contribution to music.
The honour came over 20 years after he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth.
In the past, Paul recalled watching the Queen’s coronation back in 1953, telling The Telegraph: “To kids of our generation, she was a very attractive young woman, taking on this huge responsibility.
“She seemed very human,” he continued. “We all felt really proud of her.
“She’s fabulous. I’ve got a lot of time for her.”
On the subject of The Beatles song Her Majesty, which sees Paul reveal unrequited love for the Queen, he said: “It’s just a cheeky little song.
“It sort of sums up how things have changed, doesn’t it? You can write songs like that and not get sent to the Tower.”
Read the full interview with Sir Paul McCartney in this week’s Radio Times – out now.
