In a recent turn of events surrounding Prince Harry and the Living Legends of Aviation award, a petition has garnered support from 7,500 individuals urging organizers to reconsider the decision.
Many argue that Prince William, an actual pilot with a history of flying life-saving helicopter missions, should also be honored. Contrary to Prince Harry's gaming reference, Prince William's significant contributions as a pilot include passing his Pilot's tests years ago and conducting numerous life-saving flights.
The situation was discussed on "Palace Confidential," featured on Mel Plus's weekly talk show, where Richard Eden expressed uncertainty about Prince Harry's recognition at the 21st annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Beverly Hills. Eden suggested the move might be perceived as needy, implying that organizers might believe awarding Harry would ensure their attendance. He humorously noted the frequency of awards received by Harry and Meghan in California.
Despite Prince Harry's proficiency in flying helicopters, a change.org petition initiated by Lady Cadis W questions the accuracy of the information presented by The Living Legends of Aviation organization. The petition, signed by 7,500 people, challenges the claim that Prince Harry flew combat missions in Afghanistan, citing accounts from platoon members and Commander. It calls on organizers to reconsider the decision and honor real heroes based on actions rather than titles.
The controversy surrounding the award raises speculation about Prince Harry's military career, with suggestions that the recognition might be an attempt to enhance his standing in the military space. The petition implies that the award may be part of the Sussexes' PR efforts and advocates redirecting support to more deserving causes, such as the Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles program.
The Kittyhawk Air Academy, responsible for the award, has faced negative Google reviews, with the petition asserting that the Sussexes may be using their fundraiser and platform to fund the award, raising concerns about motivations and the impact on the aviation community.
In another development, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle face disappointment as their docu-series did not receive an Emmy nomination. Despite their series achieving a record debut for a Netflix documentary, reaching over 28 million households, the couple was not nominated.
PR expert Ly Carrot suggests that Harry and Meghan might feel slightly wounded by the snub, especially considering the success of their series. This isn't the first time the couple missed out on an Emmy nomination, as their 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey was nominated in a category that excluded them personally.
Megan Markle, known for her time as an actress in "Suits," also has a history of missing out on Emmy nominations. Despite her seven seasons on the show, "Suits" never received any prestigious award nominations. Even in 2018, when she was submitted for outstanding supporting actress, she did not make the cut.
