Sir Paul McCartney enjoyed a "super low-key" family celebration for his 82nd birthday. The Beatles legend - who was born on 18 June, 1942 - was joined by wife Nancy and his five children, Heather, Mary, Stella, James and Beatrice, for dinner at the 17th century Boys Hall hotel in Ashford, Kent, where they enjoyed a "feast" in a private part of the establishment. A source told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre column: “Paul and his family booked a private room.

“They were quietly ushered in on Tuesday night and were taken to the Drawing Room, where the chefs cooked a three-course feast for them. Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. "It was super low-key, just Paul and his closest family members.

He looked really happy and seemed to be enjoying a quieter celebration. They left just after 10.30pm.

” Paul had earlier joked he was ready to be "spoiled rotten" by his family on his birthday. Referencing the lyrics from The Beatles' 1968 song 'Birthday', he wrote on Instagram: "They say it is my birthday and I’m looking forward to being spoilt rotten by my loved ones!(sic)" His son James, 46, shared a photo of himself hugging his dad and praised him for being a "guiding light". He wrote on his own Instagram account: "Happy Birthday Dad.

I will always love you. You are a guiding light that shows me how to move forward. You love me, I love you and that's all that matters.

" His sister Mary, 54, also shared a tribute on her page. Sharing .