The River - On Sept. 26, 1965, Queen Elizabeth II presented The Beatles with the Member of the British Empire. The award came on the recommendation by Prime Minister Harold Wilson, who
![The Beatles with Harold Wilson at Variety Club Awards 1964 Ringo Starr John Lennon George Harrison and Paul McCartney interview Stock Photo - Alamy The Beatles with Harold Wilson at Variety Club Awards 1964 Ringo Starr John Lennon George Harrison and Paul McCartney interview Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/B4WH4N/the-beatles-with-harold-wilson-at-variety-club-awards-1964-ringo-starr-B4WH4N.jpg)
The Beatles with Harold Wilson at Variety Club Awards 1964 Ringo Starr John Lennon George Harrison and Paul McCartney interview Stock Photo - Alamy
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