Sir Paul McCartney could be given a peerage to mark his 80th birthday
Sir Paul McCartney is reportedly being considered for a peerage this summer to mark his 80th birthday.
The Beatles singer is set to become the oldest headline act to perform at Glastonbury Festival on June 25.
Sources told The Sun that discussions over how to mark his landmark birthday the week before are underway.
"The idea of offering him the chance to sit as a cross-bencher in the Lords has been mooted," the newspaper reported.
"He has given incredible service to British culture, so it could be a very fitting tribute and mark of all that he has done for his country."
Sir Paul was knighted 25 years ago, before being appointed Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour in 2017 for services to music.
Membership is granted to those who have made a major contribution to the arts, science, medicine, or government over a long period.
Peerages are rarely bestowed upon musicians. Andrew Lloyd Webber and the late composer Benjamin Britten are among the few who have received one.
