They were named Best International Group at the BRIT Awards in London on Wednesday night. And while Beyonce and Jay-Z didn't make it to the event itself, they did send a message to the people of the UK via a video. In a spoof of their Apes**t music video which showed them standing in front of the Mona Lisa at the Louvre in Paris, the superstar couple posed in front of a portrait of Meghan Markle wearing a crown. They were named Best International Group at the BRIT Awards in London Wednesday night. And while Beyonce and Jay-Z didn't make it to the event, they did send a message via a video In a spoof of their Apes**t video which showed them standing in front of the Mona Lisa at the Louvre, the superstar couple posed in front of a portrait of Meghan Markle wearing a crown After thanking the Brits for their award, the couple turned to face the portrait. Posting an image to https://www.instagram.com/p/BuHvVDPgVdF/, Beyonce explained that she and her rap mogul husband were making a specific point. 'In honor of Black History Month, we bow down to one of our Melanated Monas,' she wrote. Meghan, of course, made history as the first bi-racial person to marry into the British royal family. The hitmkaker then added a message to Meghan, saying: 'Congrats on your pregnancy! We wish you so much joy.' 'In honor of Black History Month, we bow down to one of our Melanated Monas,' Beyonce explained later on her Instagram After thanking the Brits for their award, the couple turned to face the portrait Former Suits actress Meghan is now known as the Duchess of Sussex after marrying Prince Harry last year Brooklyn-based illustrator and portrait painter Tim O'Brien seemed as surprised as anyone to see his painting of Meghan used in the BRIT Awards clip. The former Suits actress, who is now known as the Duchess of Sussex, married Prince Harry last year and is currently in New York for a lavish baby shower with her celebrity friends. The couple's baby news was announced by Kensington Palace via Twitter on October 15. It will be the first child for the divorcee and her royal husband. The painting chosen by Beyonce and Jay-Z was created by Brooklyn-based illustrator and portrait painter Tim O'Brien. He seemed as surprised as anyone to see his painting used in the BRIT Awards clip. He https://twitter.com/TonkaOBrien/status/1098348703444815875: 'Interesting to see my painting of Megan Markel behind @Beyonce and JZ for their Brit award. Congratulations to them both.' Beyonce and Jay-Z's Apes**t music video became a viral sensation last year after the couple secretly filmed it inside the Louvre Meghan, pictured in London on January 30, is currently in New York for a lavish baby shower with celebrity friends. Beyonce and Jay-Z wished her 'so much joy' in becoming a mother Beyonce and Jay-Z's Apes**t music video became a viral sensation last year after the couple secretly filmed it inside the Louvre. In their acceptance video, played for the crowd at London's O2 Arena, the Lemonade singer said: ‘Thank you so much to the BRIT Awards for this incredible honor. You guys have always been so supportive. Everything is love. Thank you.’ Jay Z then nonchalantly added: ‘You’re welcome'. Making a surprise appearance in the clip was Blue Ivy, who - although not being seen on screen - could be heard asking 'Why?' after her parents turned to face the Meghan portrait. Despite the clip going down a treat with the audience, it clearly irked show host Jack Whitehall that none of the nominees for Best International Group - which had included First Aid Kit, Brockhampton, Chic & Nile Rodgers and Twenty-One Pilots - had shown up at the show. Whitehall quipped that none of them 'could be bothered' to attend. BRIT Awards host Jack Whitehall was irked that Beyonce and Jay-Z as well as other Best International Group nominees hadn't bothered to show up in person for the ceremony BRIT Awards 2019 WINNERS BRITISH ALBUM OF THE YEAR Jorja Smith – Lost & Found Winner: The 1975 – A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships Florence + The Machine – High as Hope Anne Marie – Speak Your Mind George Ezra – Staying at Tamara's Internationals: The Carters won their first BRIT as a group BRITISH FEMALE SOLO ARTIST Anne-Marie Florence + The Machine Jess Glynne Winner: Jorja Smith Lily Allen BRITISH MALE SOLO ARTIST Aphex Twin Craig David Winner: George Ezra Giggs Sam Smith BRITISH GROUP Winner: The 1975 Arctic Monkeys Gorillaz Little Mix Years & Years Champs: Little Mix took home the gong for British Video BRITISH BREAKTHROUGH ACT Ella Mai Idles Jorja Smith Mabel Winner: Tom Walker CRITICS' CHOICE Winner: Sam Fender Lewis Capaldi Mahalia INTERNATIONAL GROUP Brockhampton Winner: The Carters First Aid Kit Nile Rodgers & Chic Twenty One Pilots GLOBAL SUCCESS Ed Sheeran BRITISH PRODUCER OF THE YEAR Calvin Harris OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO MUSIC Pink Honoured: Dua Lipa was nominated for British Single for IDGAF and One Kiss with Calvin Harris, which she won BRITISH SINGLE Anne-Marie - 2002 Winner: Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa - One Kiss Clean Bandit ft Demi Lovato - Solo Dua Lipa - IDGAF George Ezra - Shotgun Jess Glynne - I'll Be There RAMZ - Barking Rudimental - These Days Siagla and Paloma Faith - Lullaby Tom Walker - Leave A Light On Competition: Rita Ora failed to take home any awards BRITISH VIDEO Anne-Marie - 2002 Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa - One Kiss Clean Bandit ft Demi Lovato - Solo Dua Lipa - IDGAF Jax Jones ft Ina Wroldsen - Breathe Jonas Blue ft Jack & Jack - Rise Liam Payne and Rita Ora - For You Winner: Little Mix ft Nicki Minaj - Woman Like Me Rita Ora - Let Me Love You Rudimental - These Days INTERNATIONAL MALE SOLO ARTIST Winner: Drake Eminem Kamasi Washington Shawn Mendes Travis Scott Honoured: Pink won the Outstanding Contribution To Music prize at the end of the evening INTERNATIONAL FEMALE SOLO ARTIST Winner: Ariana Grande Camila Cabello Cardi B Christine & The Queens Janelle Monae All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility