In an unexpected twist, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reportedly found solace on a secluded Scottish isle amid their recent UK visit.
Rumors swirl around Prince Harry and Meghan’s secretive retreat to a remote Scottish haven.
Earlier this month, the Sussex family, who resides in the United States, made a quiet journey to the UK with their children. During their stay, they reunited with Prince Harry’s father, King Charles, at the Highgrove House in Gloucestershire. The family didn’t stop there; they also spent quality time at Althorp, the childhood home of Harry’s late mother, Princess Diana, visiting his uncle Charles Spencer. Adding to the intrigue, it is now reported that their travels also took them to Scotland’s private island of Tanera Mor, owned by hedge fund magnate Ian Wace.
The Daily Mail newspaper reports the California-based royals and their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, stayed on the Tanera Mor earlier this month during their time in the UK.
The island – the largest of the Summer Isles – is situated off of northern Scotland’s west coast and was purchased by Harry and Meghan’s billionaire pal Wace in 2017 for £1.7 million in 2017.
Harry and Meghan concluded their UK trip earlier this month. It came after a family holiday in Europe, with reports suggesting they stayed at a property in Portugal.
Harry is believed to be returning to his homeland in September to attend a series of engagements around the WellChild Awards, which are being held in London later this year.
The Sun newspaper previously reported Harry will be given another chance to stay at Buckingham Palace after a previous disagreement over his accommodation for his summer trip which fell through after Harry reportedly failed to give enough notice about his plans.
However, the publication reported sources indicated Harry will "will accept the fresh offer to stay at the Palace well in advance this time".
Harry's recent UK trip was marred by a public disagreement over his accommodation at the palace. Harry's team initially announced that he would be based at the royal residence of Buckingham Palace for part of his trip, but it later emerged that will not be the case.
Insiders said Harry had not formally responded to the king's offer of accommodation at a royal residence in time, and so was told he could no longer stay at Buckingham Palace because a minimum notice period is needed to ensure guests can be hosted and Royal Household staff provided.
The 41-year-old royal's representative admitted the decision was "disappointing" and accused the palace of withdrawing the offer "at the last moment" as they explained Harry's delay had been due to him putting security measures in place after it was confirmed he wouldn't receive official protection.
Harry stayed elsewhere and was later joined by his wife Meghan and their two children.