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Why are Harry's and Meghan’s freebies in the spotlight? Two words: Prince Andrew | Arwa Mahdawi

It’s cheap to be rich, and expensive to be poor. As the Sussexes set out to become financially independent, they are reaping the benefits of the privilege premium
We’re in the money … Harry and Meghan. Photograph: Dominic Lipinski/PA

The richer you are, the more free stuff you seem to get. I’m not sure what the technical term for this phenomenon is. Capitalism, perhaps? Trickle-up economics? Whatever it is called, Harry and Meghan are prime examples of it in action: the Sussexes have reportedly received more than since they got together. According to , a headline-grabbing biography of the couple, billionaire buddies have loaned them private jets and palatial homes while publicity-hungry brands have thrown merchandise at them. Diptyque, the purveyor of posh candles, apparently gave the couple several for their wedding – because St George’s Chapel can get a little musty.

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