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The economic power of royal fashion

Nov 17, 2020
In this book excerpt, veteran style journalist Elizabeth Holmes writes about how Meghan Markle used fashion to respond to media criticism.
The royal family celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday in 2016. Color is an essential part of Queen Elizabeth II's wardrobe, writes Elizabeth Holmes.
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British retailers expect royal baby sales bump

May 7, 2019
Baby Sussex is set to add billions to the British royal family's brand and provide a sales boost for retailers.
In this file photo taken on October 31, 2018 Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex arrive for a public walkabout at the Rotorua Government Gardens in Rotorua, New Zealand.
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Harry and Meghan in the spotlight as royal baby awaited

May 1, 2019
What role for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex after their child is born?
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk through the walled public Andalusian Gardens which has exotic plants, flowers and fruit trees during a visit on February 25, 2019 in Rabat, Morocco.
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Royal wedding knickknacks are flying off the shelf

Apr 19, 2018
Prince Harry weds Meghan Markle next month, but the merchandising is in full swing.
Hand-painted commemorative mugs, with a message celebrating the forthcoming wedding of Britain's Prince Harry and his U.S. fiance Meghan Markle, are displayed at the Emma Bridgewater factory in Stoke-on-Trent, central England, on April 16.
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