What award did Beatles receive from the queen of England?

Answer 1

Each of The Beatles was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) on June 12, 1965, for import revenues generated by their record sales.

John Lennon returned his MBE medal on November 25, 1969, as a protest against Britain's support of Nigeria against Biafra, their support of America in the Vietnam War, and "against 'Cold Turkey' (his latest single) slipping down the charts".

Answer 2

The Beatles played for the Royal Family, including the Queen Mother, but never actually played for the Queen in person.

At the Royal Variety Command Performance, Queen Elizabeth missed the show because of her late-term pregnancy (with the future Prince Andrew). When the Beatles were awarded MBEs in 1965, they followed all the royal protocols in meeting the Queen, but these didn't include playing music.

When the Beatles started Apple Records in 1968, they had box sets of the first four singles issued by the label delivered to the Queen, and other members of the Royal Family. Announcements came out later that the Queen and other Royals enjoyed the records.

Answer 3

The Beatles were awarded the MBE for export revenues; the money earned by sales of their records around the world helped the British economy. Future Prime Minister Harold Wilson prompted the award, which helped his public image in Britain, especially with young voters. (The award was NOT for "services to music", despite later stories to the contrary.)

Answer 4

Academy Awards:

• Best Original Song Score, 1970 ("Let It Be").

  GRAMMY Awards:

• Best New Artist, 1965.
• Best Performance by a Vocal Group, 1965 ("A Hard Day's Night").
• Song of the Year, 1966 ("Michelle").
• Album of the Year, 1967 ("Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band").
• Best Contemporary Album, 1967 ("Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band").
• Best Album Cover/ Package, Graphic Arts, 1967 ("Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band").
• Best Engineered Recording, Non-Classical, 1967 ("Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band").
• Best Original Score for a Motion Picture or TV Special, 1970 ("Let It Be").
• Grammy Trustees Award, 1972.
• Best Music Video, Long Form, 1997 ("The Beatles Anthology").
• Best Music Video, Short Form, 1997 ("Free As a Bird").
• Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, 1997 ("Free As a Bird").
• Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media, 2008 ("Love").

Answer 5

The Beatles were awarded their MBEs in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, June 1965, at the recommendation of the then Prime Minister, Harold Wilson.

Answer 6

They were appointed Members of the Order of the British Empire, or MBE.

Answer 7

The Beatles was a popular British rock band. They won various awards, which includes Best New Artist and Song of the Year.