The translation of the text «Семейный отдых Меган Маркл и Гарри на тайном шотландском острове» into English is: «Family vacation of Meghan Markle and Harry on a secret Scottish island»
3 august 2026 в 14:28
Last week, the Duchess of Sussex posted a carousel on Instagram that shocked the nation. It featured stunning photographs of Meghan’s summer vacation with her family, including shots from their trip to Portugal and their stay at Althorp, the Spencer family home. I was a bit confused by some of the photos—I thought all the poolside shots were taken in Montecito, while the beautiful landscapes with the lake and Archie in the woods were possibly from Althorp. But, as it turned out, the British media overlooked the obvious: the Sussex family also spent time in Scotland this month!
Prince Harry has yet to take his children to Balmoral, the private royal residence in Aberdeenshire that he has described as «just paradise». However, he secretly took them to a remote Scottish island owned by a hedge fund mogul.
According to the Daily Mail, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their children, Prince Archie (seven years old) and Princess Lilibet (five years old), spent time earlier this month on the island of Tanera Mor. This private island is said to have inspired the cult classic film «The Wicker Man» from 1973, starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, and Britt Ekland.
Harry is believed to have visited this island before, which was purchased for £1.7 million in 2017 by billionaire Ian Wace, co-founder of the hedge fund Marshall Wace. When Wace, 63, bought Tanera Mor, it had only five residents, who were outnumbered by the derelict cottages in various states of disrepair. Since then, the 800-acre island has been transformed by Wace, who invested £100 million into it, planting 100,000 trees, restoring a dozen buildings, and laying three miles of roads. He has also revived skills such as beekeeping. But perhaps what attracted Harry the most was that by last year, more than half of the 1,000 guests who had visited Tanera were from the Tyger Mor Foundation.
This charity aims to improve the well-being of those who serve in the armed forces or emergency services. During their stay on the island, they restore buildings, gather seaweed, catch mackerel, or work in the kitchens and gardens. Wace, a well-known philanthropist, has been friends with Harry and his brother, Prince William, for many years. His then-wife, former model Saffron Aldridge, 57, became friends with Meghan, 44, after the American actress moved to Britain to live with Harry.
In 2019, a year after Meghan married the prince, Saffron and Wace joined the couple at a Cirque du Soleil performance at the Royal Albert Hall. At the time, it was reported that Meghan appreciated Saffron as a «straightforward person». Their shared interest in fashion also contributed to their friendship. Wace and Saffron separated in 2023 and have since divorced but remained friends.
The Sussexes are believed to have arrived in Scotland from Northampton, where they stayed with the Earl and Countess Spencer at their ancestral home, Althorp. There, they laid flowers on the grave of Harry’s mother, Diana. During their trip to Britain, they also had tea with Harry’s father, King Charles, and stepmother, Queen Camilla, at Highgrove in Gloucestershire.
A representative for the Duke and Duchess stated, «This is not something we would like to comment on». Wace’s representative also declined to comment.
I am truly amazed that the Sussexes were able to move around the UK without being tracked and photographed by the press and paparazzi. I can only imagine the fury of tabloid editors who failed to capture Meghan and the children at any moment—neither entering nor exiting Highgrove, nor during their five days at Althorp, nor now that they have spent a few days in Scotland. I love that they were able to meet friends in Scotland. What a wonderful summer vacation they had.
This is yet another reminder of the strange obsession the Windsors have with getting Harry (in particular) to go to Balmoral. For many years, they have tried to persuade Harry…
Prince Harry has yet to take his children to Balmoral, the private royal residence in Aberdeenshire that he has described as «just paradise». However, he secretly took them to a remote Scottish island owned by a hedge fund mogul.
According to the Daily Mail, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their children, Prince Archie (seven years old) and Princess Lilibet (five years old), spent time earlier this month on the island of Tanera Mor. This private island is said to have inspired the cult classic film «The Wicker Man» from 1973, starring Edward Woodward, Christopher Lee, and Britt Ekland.
Harry is believed to have visited this island before, which was purchased for £1.7 million in 2017 by billionaire Ian Wace, co-founder of the hedge fund Marshall Wace. When Wace, 63, bought Tanera Mor, it had only five residents, who were outnumbered by the derelict cottages in various states of disrepair. Since then, the 800-acre island has been transformed by Wace, who invested £100 million into it, planting 100,000 trees, restoring a dozen buildings, and laying three miles of roads. He has also revived skills such as beekeeping. But perhaps what attracted Harry the most was that by last year, more than half of the 1,000 guests who had visited Tanera were from the Tyger Mor Foundation.
This charity aims to improve the well-being of those who serve in the armed forces or emergency services. During their stay on the island, they restore buildings, gather seaweed, catch mackerel, or work in the kitchens and gardens. Wace, a well-known philanthropist, has been friends with Harry and his brother, Prince William, for many years. His then-wife, former model Saffron Aldridge, 57, became friends with Meghan, 44, after the American actress moved to Britain to live with Harry.
In 2019, a year after Meghan married the prince, Saffron and Wace joined the couple at a Cirque du Soleil performance at the Royal Albert Hall. At the time, it was reported that Meghan appreciated Saffron as a «straightforward person». Their shared interest in fashion also contributed to their friendship. Wace and Saffron separated in 2023 and have since divorced but remained friends.
The Sussexes are believed to have arrived in Scotland from Northampton, where they stayed with the Earl and Countess Spencer at their ancestral home, Althorp. There, they laid flowers on the grave of Harry’s mother, Diana. During their trip to Britain, they also had tea with Harry’s father, King Charles, and stepmother, Queen Camilla, at Highgrove in Gloucestershire.
A representative for the Duke and Duchess stated, «This is not something we would like to comment on». Wace’s representative also declined to comment.
I am truly amazed that the Sussexes were able to move around the UK without being tracked and photographed by the press and paparazzi. I can only imagine the fury of tabloid editors who failed to capture Meghan and the children at any moment—neither entering nor exiting Highgrove, nor during their five days at Althorp, nor now that they have spent a few days in Scotland. I love that they were able to meet friends in Scotland. What a wonderful summer vacation they had.
This is yet another reminder of the strange obsession the Windsors have with getting Harry (in particular) to go to Balmoral. For many years, they have tried to persuade Harry…
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