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Rolling Stones Quotes: Mick Jagger on himself (1978)

“I’m, along with the Queen, y’know -one of the best things England’s got- me and the Queen.”

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Rock Royalty with a Wink

In 1978 Mick Jagger wasn’t just riding the wave of superstardom—he was casually placing himself alongside actual royalty. With that signature mix of bravado and cheek, Jagger remarked, “I’m along with the Queen, y’know—one of the best things England’s got.” It wasn’t just a boast, it was a snapshot of a man who knew his cultural impact. The quote says everything: in his mind (and honestly, many fans’), the Queen and the Stones were Britain’s crown jewels—just in very different ways. Queens… and kings, it seems.

Rolling Stones Jagger: Majesty, with a Side of Swagger

Jagger’s comparison wasn’t meant to be modest. After all, this was peak-era Rolling Stones—scandals, hits, stadiums, and swagger. But instead of comparing himself to, say, Shakespeare or Churchill, Jagger chose the Queen. Why? Because even in his subversive way, he understood icons. She represented tradition; he embodied rebellion. Together, they formed a uniquely British contrast, one ruling by protocol, the other by pure charisma.

There’s also a layer of satire in the way he framed it. “Me and the Queen”—like they’re a pop culture duo, sharing afternoon tea and ruling over two halves of the UK: one political, one musical. It was classic Jagger—poking fun at fame while basking in it, never fully serious but never totally joking either.

In the end, it wasn’t really about royalty or rock. It was about status. And in 1978, Mick Jagger didn’t need a crown to be considered British royalty. He just needed a mic—and maybe a Union Jack or two fluttering behind him onstage.

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