“Centuries of monarchy died”- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Iconic Encounter With Beyoncé Makes a Comeback
After a tumultuous exit from royal life, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found solace on American soil. The Duchess's hometown welcomed her with open arms, with her mother Doria Ragland, and celebrity friends like Beyoncé, Cardi B, and Serena Williams showing immense support. Sir Elton John, a close friend of the royal family, and Prince Harry's cousins, also rallied around the couple. As they settled into their new life, these A-listers played a significant role in their journey.
Now, it is time to revisit one of these pivotal moments through the eyes of those who witnessed history in making firsthand.
Eminent Grammy winners recalls the historic moment when Meghan Markle met Beyoncé
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Speaking to PEOPLE magazine, Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner, in an exclusive interview, recalled a pivotal moment in history. "We saw it all happening," Eichner said, referencing the Duke and the Duchess' decision to step back from the royal family. "Centuries of the monarchy died at the hands of the Lion King royal premiere," Eichner jokingly remarked, highlighting the unexpected turn of events.
Rogen and Eichner who were in attendance at the star-studded event, recalled how “That was the first time she (Beyoncé) met Meghan Markle." "And that was a big moment," he affirmed, given the newfound buzz around the couple. As Meghan Markle and Prince Harry brought in never-imagined significant changes to the age-old establishment, it did not leave not just Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner in awe but sent shockwaves throughout the entire world.
What needs to be studied, though, is the long-standing bond between the women in the spotlight, without any special connection, but sheer mutual admiration, binding them.
A look into Meghan Markle and Beyoncé subtle yet strong friendship
Meghan Markle and Beyoncé's bond was instantaneous, with mutual admiration evident long before they met. The newly minted royal had already been a fan, incorporating Beyoncé's hits into her 2018 royal wedding soundtrack, as revealed by DJ Idris Elba. This admiration was reciprocated when Beyoncé praised Markle on Instagram in the previous years, celebrating her pregnancy during Black History Month.
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As staunch supporters of each other, their friendship blossomed at the 2019 UK premiere of Disney's The Lion King. Since then, they have consistently shown appreciation for one another. Beyoncé's empowering message on Instagram marked the beginning of a beautiful friendship, with the two women continuing to uplift and celebrate each other's achievements. Last year, the royal couple was seen building upon their friendship as they grooved to Queen Bey's Renaissance World Tour in LA.
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Edited By: Itti Mahajan
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