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Paul McCartney: A life in pictures

1965: The Beatles awarded an MBE

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The Beatles were only heading in one direction: up. Their success and popularity reached an all-time high in June 1965 as the band were nominated by the Prime Minister of the time, Harold Wilson, for an MBE. The young Beatles were presented with the award by the Queen at Buckingham Palace, London.

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