Sir Paul McCartney has been made a companion of honour by the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

The 75-year-old Beatle, who was knighted 20 years ago, was given the award for his services to music.

A Companion of Honour is awarded for the most outstanding achievements at a national level and there can only ever be a maximum of 65 at any given time.

He received his honour at an investiture at Buckingham Palace on Friday morning.

Sir Paul said: “I see this as a huge honour for me and my family and I think of how proud my Liverpool mum and dad would have been to see this.”

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