What was Beyoncé’s first number-one album on the UK Albums Chart?

Dangerously in Love was Beyoncé’s first number-one album on the UK Albums Chart.

Released in 2003, the album was Beyoncé’s solo debut while Destiny’s Child remained an active group. It reached number one in the United Kingdom and the United States, giving her an immediate international chart milestone.

The album’s commercial success was supported by “Crazy in Love,” which topped the UK Singles Chart, and “Baby Boy,” which became a major worldwide hit. Its mixture of R&B, pop, soul, and hip-hop helped define Beyoncé’s early solo sound.

B’Day, 4, and Lemonade also reached number one in the United Kingdom, but they came later. The question asks for her first UK Albums Chart leader, so the chronological distinction matters more than which album is often considered her most influential.