In a surprising turn of events, Prince Harry has been stripped of his Living Legends of Aviation Award, sending shockwaves through the aviation community.
Over 7,500 aviation enthusiasts took it upon themselves to petition the organizers, successfully convincing them to revoke the award.
This unexpected twist has left many bewildered and questioning the reasoning behind this decision.
Richard Eden, known for his insights into palace secrets, expressed his astonishment on Mel Plus’ weekly talk show.
He labeled Harry’s recognition as needy, suggesting that the organizers were hoping to gain his presence by bestowing him with the award.
Eden, like many others, fails to comprehend why Prince Harry was honored at the 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Beverly Hills.
The fact that he can fly a helicopter hardly seems worthy of such a prestigious accolade.
Eden’s criticism didn’t stop there.
He sarcastically commented on the growing collection of awards that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have acquired since their move to California.
It appears as though they are on an endless quest for recognition, seeking trophies for every day of the week.
Perhaps someone should remind them that true achievements are not measured by the number of awards one possesses.
The grand event itself, hosted by John Troller in Beverly Hills, is set to feature Prince Harry alongside other notable figures in aerospace.
However, it seems rather fitting that the event where he will be honored is also the subject of controversy.
Lady Cat SW, a distant relative of aviation legends such as the Wright brothers, Amelia Earhart, and Neil Armstrong, launched a Change.org petition to challenge Harry’s eligibility for the award.
Lady Cat argues that Prince Harry’s combat missions in Afghanistan were nothing but a fabrication, as confirmed by members of his platoon and his commander.
Lady Cat proposes a novel idea – honoring real heroes based on their actions rather than their titles or perceived actions.
It is a notion that Prince Harry may find intriguing, as his award now appears to be based on perceived actions rather than actual ones.
The Kitty Hawk Air Academy, responsible for the Living Legends of Aviation Award, has also faced backlash, receiving numerous negative Google reviews.
Adding insult to injury, it has been reported that the Harkles are funding this award through their fundraisers and galas, seemingly using the aviation community to satisfy their egos and make up for Harry’s previous snub at Sandhurst.
To compound matters, instead of contributing anonymously, they have chosen to associate themselves with a cause that could have been worthwhile.
Perhaps it would be more commendable to support a deserving charity such as the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program.
This alternative organization, similar to Kitty Hawk Aviation, focuses on fostering young aviators without the need for pomp and ego-stroking.
The Sussexes could learn a thing or two about humility from these young aviators.
In conclusion, Prince Harry’s latest foray into the world of aviation awards has resulted in the revocation of his Living Legends of Aviation Award.
Whether he will continue to accumulate trophies remains uncertain.
However, one thing is clear – the aviation world will never be the same again.