Beyoncé, Jay-Z 'plan to combine surnames'

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are reportedly planning to change their names now that they are married.

The couple wed in April and have kept their own surnames until now.

However, the pair have decided to combine their last names and be referred to as Knowles-Carter - Jay-Z becoming Shawn Knowles-Carter and his wife Beyoncé Knowles-Carter.

An insider told the Daily Star: "They want to keep Knowles because Beyoncé's parents didn't have any sons.

"They're keen to keep the name going strong, especially if they don't produce any children themselves."

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