Meghan Markle’s connection with Beyoncé has long fascinated royal watchers, and a memorable moment from the Sussexes’ Netflix series Harry & Meghan offered a rare glimpse of their friendship. In the 2022 documentary, Meghan was filmed at home in Montecito when she suddenly announced: “Beyoncé just texted.”
The Duchess of Sussex was visibly stunned, smiling in disbelief as she shared the news with Prince Harry. Her husband’s dramatic gasp only added to the scene, as Meghan admitted, “I still can’t believe she knows who I am!” Although their friendship had already begun in 2019 when the couple met Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the London premiere of The Lion King, Meghan’s humble reaction showed how surreal the bond still felt to her.
According to Meghan, Beyoncé’s message was one of compassion and encouragement in the aftermath of her and Harry’s explosive Oprah Winfrey interview. “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,” Meghan explained. Harry, clearly impressed, simply replied: “That’s well said.”
While Meghan treasured the kind words, Harry was the one urging her to pick up the phone and call the superstar directly. Meghan laughed him off, insisting, “No, it’s okay,” preferring to take in the support rather than dive into a full conversation in the moment.
But not every interaction with the Beyoncé circle has been as smooth. In June of this year, Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, appeared on Meghan’s Confessions of a Female Founder podcast, where she spoke candidly about her family dynamics. Tina noted that while she and Beyoncé sometimes disagreed in business, she always picked up the phone to resolve conflicts quickly, not wanting to waste time.
Her comments drew attention because of Meghan’s own fractured family ties—most notably with her father, Thomas Markle, and her strained relationship with senior royals including Prince William and Kate Middleton. Royal commentators were quick to interpret Tina’s words as gentle advice, if not a subtle critique, about the importance of reconciliation.
Despite speculation, Meghan responded warmly during the podcast, agreeing that time lost in family feuds is indeed “wasted time.” Whether Tina’s remarks were pointed or simply reflective of her own philosophy, the exchange highlighted how Meghan continues to navigate complicated family rifts, even while receiving support from some of the world’s most influential voices.
