Prince Harry recently attended the 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Los Angeles, where he received the prestigious honor of being named a living legend of aviation.
The award was presented by none other than actor John Travolta, known for twirling Princess Diana on the dance floor. However, what captured social media's attention was a peculiar photo of Harry alongside Amazon's Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sanchez.
Despite John Travolta being listed as one inch taller than Harry, the photo made it appear as if Harry was on stilts or wearing high heels, sparking a Twitter trend with the hashtag #HighHeelsHarry. Social media users jokingly questioned whether Harry was indeed wearing heels and marveled at his seemingly elevated stature.
The real showstopper, however, wasn't just the height discrepancy in the photo but the speculation around Harry's alleged insecurities and jealousy. Whether it's about hair, height, wives, wealth, rank, pilot qualifications, or even sausages, the narrative painted Harry as someone plagued by envy. Some humorously suggested that Prince William, who stands at 6'3", should watch his back, implying that Harry might invest in even taller shoes.
The speculation about Harry's shoes took an unexpected turn when it was reported that his bodyguards were seen carrying boxes labeled "Fragile" with a "Handle With Care" warning. The mysterious boxes supposedly contained Harry's shoes, rumored to be from the Costoso Italiano brand known for height-increasing footwear. Ironically, sales of the specific model Harry allegedly wore plummeted by 50% after the "High Heels Harry" effect hit the internet, turning the brand into an unintentional laughing stock.
Critics questioned Harry's intentions, suggesting that he may have been trying to impress or compensate for perceived inadequacies. The commentary playfully advised Harry to embrace authenticity and ditch the gimmicks, emphasizing that real legends don't need such theatrics. The incident not only fueled speculation about Harry's insecurities but also unintentionally affected the sales and reputation of a footwear brand.