March 11, 1997 –
Thirty years after being admitted as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), Paul McCartney was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to popular music and to British culture, and for his charity work.
“Proud to be British, wonderful day and it’s a long way from a little terrace in Liverpool,” McCartney told reporters.
The Haus of Dcaligari 