
Last week, royal wedding DJ Idris Elba (opens in new tab) shared some tantalizing details about the Duchess and Duke of Sussex' big day: namely, that Meghan Markle sent him a playlist (opens in new tab) of tracks beforehand, though he stopped short of revealing exactly what was on it. "Meghan sent me a playlist with some bare tunes on it," he told U.K. radio station BBC Radio 1Xtra. "There was some West Coast on it." He also played Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)," he said.
At the Hollywood Hobbs & Shaw premiere Saturday, Idris revealed a little bit more about the royal wedding playlist (opens in new tab), while speaking to Entertainment Tonight's Nischelle Turner. And, appropriately, it turns out there was royalty on the playlist: one Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter. "There's always Beyoncé on the playlist. You already know that!" Idris said. "You already know that!" Honestly, it was probably safe to assume even without his confirmation—after all, what's a wedding, or party, or night out, or day, or hour without a bit of Beyoncé?
The news comes just as Queen Bey and Meghan Markle finally met (opens in new tab) in real life, at the London premiere of The Lion King on Sunday. Beyoncé, Meghan, Jay-Z and Harry all shared a conversation; Beyoncé told Meghan, "The baby, so beautiful. We love you guys," while Jay offered some advice for the royal couple and new parents, telling them, "The best advice I can give you, always find time for yourself." Oh, and one Twitter user shared a clip in which Bey appeared to call Meghan "my princess," which is a delight.
Beyoncé saying “My Princess” to Meghan pic.twitter.com/cSpV0HZj9rJuly 14, 2019
The Beyoncé—Duchess of Sussex royal partnership goes way back: as you'll recall, Beyoncé and Jay posed in front of a Mona Lisa-style painting of Meghan Markle while accepting their Brit award for Best International Group back in February. "In honor of Black History Month, we bow down to one of our Melanated Monas. Congrats on your pregnancy! We wish you so much joy," Bey wrote on Instagram (opens in new tab). Long may this royal friendship flourish!
For more stories like this, including celebrity news, beauty and fashion advice, savvy political commentary, and fascinating features, sign up for the Marie Claire newsletter.
subscribe here (opens in new tab)
RELATED STORIES
Beyoncé Wears a Gorgeous Yellow Dress with a Jaw-Dropping Leg Slit to 'The Lion King' Premiere in London
RELATED STORIES
Photos of Meghan Markle and the Man Who Invaded Her Privacy at Wimbledon Released After Week-Long Delay
Emily Dixon is a British journalist who’s contributed to CNN, Teen Vogue, Time, Glamour, The Guardian, Wonderland, The Big Roundtable, Bust, and more, on everything from mental health to fashion to political activism to feminist zine collectives. She’s also a committed Beyoncé, Kacey Musgraves, and Tracee Ellis Ross fan, an enthusiastic but terrible ballet dancer, and a proud Geordie lass.
-
The Next Royal Adjacent Wedding Is Coming Up—Soon
Let us (re)introduce you to the bride, Lady Amelia Spencer.
By Rachel Burchfield
-
There Is Apparently A “Bit of An Argument” Happening Over Prince George’s Role in the Coronation
His parents are concerned it may be too much pressure for him.
By Rachel Burchfield
-
Catherine, Princess of Wales’ Daring Erdem Look from This Week Has a Deeper Backstory
A British fashion label apparently became a divisive element in her relationship with sister-in-law Meghan Markle.
By Rachel Burchfield
-
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Could Be "Snubbed" on the Met Gala Invite List
I'm not sure they would go anyway, TBH.
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Kardashian Hairstylist Chris Appleton and 'White Lotus' Star Lukas Gage Are Dating and "Very Much in Love"
Here's to love!!!
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
A Photographer Started a Snowball Fight Between Prince William and Princess Kate Once, Apparently
LOLS, bold.
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Meghan Markle Gives Prince Harry "A Love That He's Never Had Before," Sarah Ferguson Says
That's both lovely and so sad.
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Prince Harry Still "Longs for That Association" With the Royal Family, Expert Claims
I mean, it's his family.
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Sarah Ferguson Says She and Princess Diana Were Once Arrested for Impersonating Police Officers, After Getting Kicked Out of a Club
Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor.
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Prince William and Princess Kate's Interactions on Commonwealth Day Were "Bordering on the Flirtatious," Body Language Expert Says
Ooh la la!
By Iris Goldsztajn
-
Princess Kate Wasn't on the RSVP List for the Commonwealth Day Reception
She made her excuses, it seems.
By Iris Goldsztajn