Sir Paul McCartney Wrote Essay In Support Of Queen Elizabeth When He Was 10

Sir Paul McCartney wrote an essay in support of Britain's Queen Elizabeth aged 10. The Beatles star wrote the document to commemorate the queen's 1953 coronation, and impressed Liverpool's Lord Mayor so much Paul was awarded a book token.

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In the essay, Paul pays tribute to "our lovely young Queen."

He wrote the 300-word piece while studying at Joseph Williams Junior School in Belle Vale, Liverpool.

It is believed to be earliest piece of his work in existence, and was given to the local library.

Kevin Roache, who found the work in library archives and is writing about the McCartney family, said: "I'm not surprised that it was pro-royalist, bearing in mind attitudes of the time and because his father, James, was a royalist."

In the essay, Paul compares Queen Elizabeth's coronation with that of William the Conqueror, who became king in 1066.

He writes that "no rioting nor killing will take place because present day royalty rules with affection rather than force."

Calling the event a "marvelous spectacle," Paul, now 66, explains London children were awarded free seats to watch.

He discusses a special cup with Queen Elizabeth I and II on it, adding: "After all this bother, many people will agree with me that it was well worth it."

He also spells "souvenirs" incorrectly, with his teacher also pointing out he should not have started two of his sentences with "but."