It seems the whole world stopped to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's bombshell Oprah interview [1] when it aired last year, including one Beyoncé Knowles. In the second part of their Netflix docuseries "Harry & Meghan," the Sussexes are shown reacting to a thoughtful text from the music icon. In her message, Beyoncé applauds Meghan's courage in the interview, which was preceded by the couple's royal exit [2] in 2020.
"I still can't believe she knows who I am."
In one of the quieter moments in the sixth episode of the revelatory docuseries [3], Harry and Meghan sit at a desk and field reactions to their sit-down with Oprah. Following a phone call with her mum, Doria Ragland [4], Meghan calmly says, "Beyoncé just texted." Harry gasps dramatically: "Shut up." Meghan says Beyoncé just wanted to check in, and Harry adds, "'Just checking in.' Just casual." Meghan responds, "I still can't believe she knows who I am."
Meghan goes on to read more from the text: "She said she wants me to feel safe and protected. She admires and respects my bravery and vulnerability and thinks I was selected to break generational curses that need to be healed." Harry says, "That's well said."
Meghan and Beyonce have crossed paths a few times in the past. In 2019, Beyoncé and Jay-Z accepted a Brit Award [5] via video message, standing in front of a regal portrait of the duchess. Beyoncé soon after shared on her website a powerful tribute to Meghan [6] in honour of Black History Month. The two would go on to meet for the first time [7] later that year at the London premiere of "The Lion King," and when the aforementioned Oprah interview aired, Beyoncé shared another message of support [8] on her website: "Thank you Meghan for your courage and leadership. We are all strengthened and inspired by you."
