Sir Paul McCartney is going to get a spectacular 80th birthday gift in recognition of his musical achievements.
This summer, the Beatles star is reportedly being considered for a peerage, making him a Lord.
His songs and contributions to British culture have earned him this honor.
The "Hey Jude" hitmaker is due to headline the UK's Glastonbury Festival, which is equivalent to Coachella in the United States, on June 25, only days before his 80th birthday on June 28.
According to The Sun's sources, the renowned honor is being pushed upon him just 25 years after Queen Elizabeth II initially knighted him.
If Paul McCartney is appointed Lord, he will join a very exclusive group of musicians who have received such a coveted title, including theater magnate Andrew Lloyd Webber, late composer Benjamin Britten, and late violinist Yehudi Menuhin.
Only five years ago, McCartney's knighthood was raised to the much more prestigious Order of the Companions of Honor. There are only 61 live members, including Sir Elton John, who was added to the lineup in 2020.
The "Come Together" hitmaker, who has performed globally with John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, is "already in an exceptionally exclusive set of people at the very top of the honors system," according to the insider.
In terms of Lordship, the insider stated that the concept of making him a Lord has "been discussed" because to his outstanding service to British culture.
"It may be an appropriate monument and a reminder of what he has done for his country."
Beatles And Their MBEs
In recognition of their contributions to the industry, all four Beatles members were made Members of the British Empire in 1965.
The Beatles brought millions of pounds into the British economy. However, other observers argue that the move was merely a PR gimmick designed to gain favor with young voters by the then-Labor Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
While all three members kept their MBE medals, John Lennon was said to be uncomfortable accepting an honor from Queen Elizabeth II. By the end of the decade, he was even more opposed to the establishment's support.
In a letter to the Queen, he expressed his displeasure at Britain's engagement in the "Nigeria-Biafra thing against our support of America in Vietnam and 'Cold Turkey' going down the charts."
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