Meghan Markle Reportedly Enjoyed Luxury Freebies Even After Becoming a Royal
Even after joining the British Royal Family, Meghan Markle reportedly continued to accept designer freebies, according to royal expert Tina Brown.
Before marrying Prince Harry in 2018, Meghan was a well-known actress and lifestyle influencer. As the creator of The Tig, her popular lifestyle blog, she frequently received luxury gifts from brands eager for promotion. However, according to Brown’s book, The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor, the Truth and the Turmoil, Meghan made sure those perks didn’t stop after she became a royal.
Brown claims that Meghan cultivated a reputation among high-end marketers as someone who welcomed designer giveaways.
"She won a reputation among the marketers of luxury brands of being warmly interested in receiving bags of designer swag," Brown wrote.
According to the book, even after her royal wedding, Meghan allegedly instructed a staff member to reach out to a publicist, ensuring the flow of luxury items continued.
"Make sure [the publicist] knows that she can still send me anything. She’s always been one of the good ones," Meghan reportedly said.
As Meghan and Harry prepared to step back from royal duties, Brown suggests the Duchess was keen on securing celebrity deals and expanding her personal brand.
Speaking to The Washington Post in 2022, Brown claimed:
"Meghan couldn’t resist everything that was on offer on the celebrity buffet. They wanted to have a commercial arm to their activities.
The author also suggested that Meghan saw major financial opportunities but had to abandon lucrative deals due to royal protocols.
"Meghan certainly saw deals that were there to be made that they had to leave on the table because they were royals," Brown added.
Meghan and Harry’s decision to step down from royal life in 2020 sparked intense debate, with many questioning their motivations and financial ambitions. Their move to California and subsequent multi-million-dollar deals with Netflix and Spotify only fueled speculation about their desire for commercial success over royal duty.
Whether Meghan’s approach to celebrity perks was a savvy business move or a break from traditional royal values remains a hot topic of discussion among royal watchers.
