- Doria Ragland and Tina Knowles reunited at a party honoring the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection
- Prince Harry and Meghan helped organize the event at Sofi Stadium last month.
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Meghan Markle’s mother Doria Ragland was seen posing with Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles at a star-studded event hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The couple helped host the exclusive party honoring the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection last month.
On Tuesday, the Kinsley family shared snaps from the Los Angeles event, which showed beloved Harry and Meghan chatting with guests and enjoying the art.
Also among the “set of industry leaders” in attendance were Ragland, 67, and Knowles, 70, who were photographed embracing.
Guests enjoyed a private tour of the exhibit at Sofi Stadium in Hollywood Park, followed by a moderated conversation with Bernard, Shirley and Khalil Kinsley moderated by Christine Messineo, Director of Frieze LA and NY.
Moms of the moment: Meghan Markle’s mother Doria Ragland was seen posing with Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles at a star-studded event hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
In love: Harry and Meghan helped host the exclusive party honoring the Kinsey African American Art and History Collection last month.
Chic: Meghan opted for a structured black ensemble with green floral details for the occasion
Meghan opted for a sleek, structured black suit with green floral details for the occasion, while Prince Harry donned a shirt and suit combo.
The couple were photographed hugging hosts Bernard and Shirley Kinsley.
Another image showed them smiling as they sat next to each other during the talk about the history and meaning of black art.
As they bonded, it seemed like Knowles and Ragland were quickly becoming friends.
The interaction drove fans of the Duchess of Sussex and Beyoncé crazy, who praised the meeting with the “mothers of two iconic women.”
“It’s lovely that Beyoncé’s mom came to support Duchess Meghan Markle and Prince Harry hosting a special event,” wrote one X user.
‘The coolest grandmothers committee. How Hello! Tina Knowles and Doria Ragland,” added another.
While one person exclaimed: ‘We have a photo of Doria Ragland and Tina Knowles, the mothers of mothers!’
Hugs: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were photographed hugging fellow hosts Bernard and Shirley Kinsley.
Mingle: Guests enjoyed a private tour of the exhibit at Sofi Stadium in Hollywood Park
Old friends: Meghan and Beyoncé’s relationship dates back to Cowboy Carter’s British acceptance speech with husband Jay-Z in 2019
Ragland kept her look relaxed with a classic cream cardigan, while Knowles turned up the glamor with a fitted black jacket and thick belt.
Meghan and Beyoncé’s relationship dates back to Cowboy Carter’s British acceptance speech with husband Jay-Z in 2019, when the couple mentioned the Duchess of Sussex’s name.
Since then, Meghan, her mother and Prince Harry have been seen enjoying Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour in Los Angeles last year from a private box.
The trio came together for the evening, which was made possible through a partnership between Harry and Meghan’s Archewell Foundation and the Bernard and Shirley Kinsey Foundation for Arts and Education.
The Kinsey African American Art and History Collection is one of the “largest and most comprehensive private collections of African American historical art and artifacts in the world.”
It spans from 1595 to the present day and includes works by notable artists such as Jacob Lawrence, Alma Thomas, Ernie Barnes, Bisa Butler and many more.
The award-winning collection is currently on view at the Holocaust Museum Houston until June 2024.