John Travolta and Prince Harry made an appearance at the prestigious Living Legends of Aviation Awards.
However, a photo taken during the event became a source of amusement for social media users.
As part of the ceremony, John Travolta presented Prince Harry with an award for his commendable work as a helicopter pilot in the British Army.
Following the presentation, the two men, along with Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, posed for a photograph together.
Expressing his pride, John Travolta captioned a black and white Instagram image, stating, “I was so proud to host Prince Harry, Jeff Bezos, and Lauren Sanchez at the Living Legends of Aviation Awards event Friday night.
Congratulations to both Prince Harry and Lauren on the rewards.”
However, despite John Travolta being listed as one inch taller than Prince Harry, social media users couldn’t help but notice that Travolta appeared shorter in the photo.
The discrepancy led to humorous comments such as “Hashtag high heels Harry” and questions about whether Prince Harry was wearing lifts.
Some even wondered how a 6’1″ Prince Harry was towering over a 6’2″ John Travolta.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry’s PR team faced embarrassment when he took a selfie with Prince Mario Max Schoenberg Lippa at the Living Legends of Aviation Awards.
Prince Mario claims to be a distant cousin of the British royal family, but his royal connections have been called into question by Prince Alexander of Schoenberg Lippa, who accused him of exploiting their name for personal gain.
Charlotte Griffiths, the Mail on Sunday’s editor-at-large, described Harry’s appearance at the event as “sad” and referred to the awards ceremony as “low rent” since it lacked A-listers and Meghan Markle did not attend.
Griffiths suggested that Meghan may have dodged a bullet by not attending and criticized the way Harry’s PR team handled his appearance, considering it low-key.
Griffiths further speculated that the photo with Prince Mario would not have been taken if Harry was still a frontline royal, as there would have been a team of people vetting such interactions.
Richard Fitzwilliams, a royal commentator, echoed this sentiment, stating that Harry had made a fool of himself by taking a selfie with Prince Mario.
Fitzwilliams emphasized that the royal family generally avoids selfies to prevent situations like this, where individuals exploit the photo for personal gain.
He also highlighted Prince Mario’s controversial background, including his appearance on the German version of Big Brother, which earned him the title “King of Trash TV.”
Phil Dampier, Harry and Meghan’s biographer, expressed disappointment in Harry’s choice to pose with Prince Mario.
Dampier stated that if Harry wants to be taken seriously, he should avoid associating himself with individuals like the German prince, who has a questionable reputation in the media.
Dampier characterized the selfie as tacky and lamented the fact that someone with so much potential, like Harry, has stooped to such levels.
In conclusion, John Travolta and Prince Harry’s presence at the Living Legends of Aviation Awards garnered attention, both for the amusing height difference in their photo and for Harry’s selfie with Prince Mario.
While the event may not have been star-studded, it became a platform for social media discussions and raised questions about Harry’s choices post-royal duties.
The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by public figures in maintaining their image and privacy while navigating the world of fame.