Kim Kardashian has been "welcomed into the clan" by Beyonce Knowles.

The reality TV star is said to have been desperate to strike up a friendship with the singer since she started dating Kanye West.

Kanye is good friends with the pop sensation's husband Jay-Z and the pair are currently touring together.

Until recently Beyonce was reportedly keeping her distance from Kim, who shot to fame thanks to a much-publicised sex tape.

"The girls have never really seen eye-to-eye. It's a shame because Jay-Z and Kanye are so close," a source told British newspaper The Sun. "Beyonce has always viewed Kim as a reality TV star who's not earned her fortune with a specific talent."

According to insiders, the two divas bonded over dinner in Kanye's hotel suite.

They were later photographed watching their partners in concert from the front row of a Birmingham venue.

Watched closely by security guards, the two women were spotted chatting and giggling.

"Kanye organised a dinner in his hotel suite for the girls to clear the air. He's hoping that now they're pals, it will lead to further get-togethers away from the tour. Beyonce has now welcomed Kim into their clan," the source added.