# Queen Elizabeth Fancied Paul McCartney

> Paul McCartney says Queen Elizabeth II 'fancied' him, though he doubts if it was true.
- Title: Queen Elizabeth Fancied Paul McCartney · Vanity Fair
- Summary: Paul McCartney says Queen Elizabeth II 'fancied' him, though he doubts if it was true. Paul McCartney believes Queen Elizabeth II had a crush on him but…
- Keywords: paul mccartney, queen elizabeth ii, nancy shevell, beatles, knighted, companion of honour, Queen, Elizabeth, Fancied, Paul, McCartney, Vanity Fair
- Source: Vanity Fair — https://vanityfair.com/story/paul-mccartney-queen-elizabeth-fancied-him
- Author: Monica Coviello
- Published: 2026-10-20T17:41:33.151+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: paul mccartney, queen elizabeth ii, nancy shevell, beatles, knighted, companion of honour
## Queen Elizabeth II
Paul McCartney met Queen Elizabeth II several times throughout his life.
## Nancy Shevell
According to his wife, the queen had a crush on McCartney.
## Good Hang With Amy Poehler
McCartney said the queen impressed him most among famous people he met.

> The queen, that’s an autograph you’re not going to get. She’s great. I love the queen.
## Queen’s Coronation
McCartney was 10 when Elizabeth became queen in 1952.
## First Meeting
McCartney met the queen in 1963 at the Beatles’ rise to fame.
## Key takeaway

Paul McCartney believes Queen Elizabeth II had a crush on him but admits he doesn't know if it was real.