Tina Knowles shared an unreleased excerpt from the upcoming re-release of her memoir Matriarch: A Memoir during a recent Kurt Geiger London event.
On Friday (April 17), Beyoncé and Solange’s mother, 72, attended an intimate luncheon at Avra in Beverly Hills to celebrate the British fashion and accessories brand’s 2026 Mother’s Day campaign.
During the event — which centered on themes of motherhood, self-expression and family — Knowles previewed a new excerpt from the upcoming paperback edition of Matriarch, scheduled for release on April 28.
“I’m so grateful for the team at Kurt Geiger for such a special pre-Mother’s Day celebration not just for myself but for all of my friends some who are also great mothers,” Knowles said. “This was an incredible way to bring our special campaign to life, sharing space with some of the most beautiful people.”
Originally published in April 2025, Matriarch shares Knowles’ reflections on raising Beyoncé and Solange from childhood into adulthood as two of music’s biggest stars. She also details her recent breast cancer journey, from receiving a diagnosis last year to undergoing surgery, during which doctors successfully removed the entire tumor.
In early April, Knowles partnered with Kurt Geiger London to star in the brand’s Mother’s Day collection, which features five exclusive pink handbag styles. The design is intended to capture Knowles as she prepares for Mother’s Day tea with her grandchildren.
Notable attendees at Friday’s luncheon included Terry Ellis of En Vogue; actress Lela Rochon (Waiting to Exhale); stylist Ty Hunter; actress/director/producer LaTanya Richardson Jackson; and actress/director/ and producer Vivica A. Fox. Yvette Noel-Schure, head of publicity at Parkwood Entertainment, was also in attendance.
“What an incredible afternoon celebrating our beautiful campaign with Ms Tina,” said Rebecca Farrar-Hockley, chief creative officer of Kurt Geiger London. “Being in a room filled with such inspiring people, all recognizing the power of family and the relationships that shape us — whether mother, grandmother, auntie, daughter, or son — was nothing short of magical.”
