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Morrissey: 'Sir Paul McCartney should return his knighthood'

Controversial singer Morrissey has claimed that Sir Paul McCartney doesn't deserve his title because he supports the royals and is selfish about his vegetarianism.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter recently, the 'Meat Is Murder' star explained how disappointed he was to discover that McCartney was angry at the fact that his request for a meat-free concert was denied whereas Morrissey's was granted:

"I was amused to hear that Sir Paul McCartload was very angry that Staples had said yes to me but no to him, when really, he should be happy for any victory on behalf of the animals. I know he works tirelessly for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) but he also loves the British royals, whose treatment of animals is abysmal."

He continued, adding that the royal family's use of fur is dreadful and that the Beatles legend is displaying a double standard by wearing his title of 'Sir' while knowing this: "The Queen herself wears enough fur to blanket most of Russia. He also once sang 'Give Ireland Back to the Irish', which was directed at the Queen."

"Well, she refused, and she still refuses, yet Sir Paul gives her the thumbs up! If he cared passionately about animals, he'd return his knighthood. He doesn't need the Queen's approval. He's given more pleasure to people worldwide than she could ever dream of."

 

 

 

 

Watch Morrissey's recent performance on the David Letterman show here: