The aftermath of Prince Harry's appearance at the relatively unknown Living Legends of Aviation Awards continues to generate discussion.
At the event on Friday night, he received an award for his military service, as per the Living Legends of Aviation Instagram account, which has fewer than 2,000 followers. Harry was recognized for his aviation expertise as a British Army veteran and pilot, emphasizing the importance of trust in his military career during his acceptance speech.
However, concerns were raised about the legitimacy of the award, with critics questioning whether it was based on merit or merely due to his royal status.
During the event, Prince Harry was persuaded to take a selfie with a self-proclaimed descendant of a defunct German throne, Prince Mario MX Shanberg Lier. Royal author Angela Levan expressed her disappointment with Harry's public appearance, describing it as a "sad situation" and stating that he was once a beloved figure but now seems to be near the bottom. Levan criticized the authenticity of Harry's demeanor, suggesting that he appeared phony and questioned the credibility of the award given by the relatively obscure organization.
Levan further remarked on Prince Harry's decision to accept the award, characterizing it as a desperate move to project happiness in his new life post-royalty. Since leaving the royal family in 2020 and settling in California with Meghan Markle, Levan asserted that Harry seems uncertain about his direction. She deemed accepting such an award as a "desperate" attempt to affirm contentment in her changed circumstances.
Notably, Prince Harry opted not to walk the red carpet at the event and reportedly entered and exited through a side door, prompting criticism from Levan. She remarked that Harry appeared foolish and questioned his pride in the award, emphasizing that a genuinely content individual would make a grand entrance and exit. Levan also noted the absence of other notable guests on the red carpet, including John Travolta and Morgan Freeman, highlighting a lack of enthusiasm from promised attendees.
During his speech, Prince Harry made light of his father's surprise helicopter flight, but notably, he did not mention his sister-in-law, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, or his father's recent medical issues. Overall, the event stirred discussions about the authenticity of Harry's public image and the significance of the award received at the relatively obscure ceremony.
