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Harry and Meghan are trying to rebrand themselves. But they should take a breather | Arwa Mahdawi

The Sussexes have reportedly collaborated with a book about their split from the royal family. So much for pursuing a new life of privacy
‘They had a row with their family; they didn’t escape persecution from a war-torn country’ ... the Duchess and Duke of Sussex. Photograph: Facundo Arrizabalaga/EPA

The Sussexes’ noble experiment in living a quiet life, free from the glare of publicity attached to a royal title, continues. First they started a war with the British tabloids, fighting them over the misuse of with a number of outlets. Then they moved to Los Angeles, a paparazzi-free zone perfect for people trying to reclaim their privacy. Now they have reportedly cooperated with

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