Beyonce covers British Vogue's July issue

The megastar, who released details of her new album RENAISSANCE on Wednesday, covers the July issue of the fashion bible with editor-in-chief Edward Enninful detailing how the collaboration came about.

Writing an article on Vogue.com and sharing further details on Instagram, Edward explained how photographer Rafael Pavarotti set the mood.

"On a bright morning in early April this year - a few days after her performance at the Oscars (and first nomination) - she arrived fresh from the school run and ready to shoot,"