In a grand spectacle, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, made his first public appearance since news broke about King Charles’ prostate problems.
However, noticeably absent was Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex.
The event took place at the luxurious Beverly Hilton Hotel in sunny Los Angeles, California, where Harry, a spry 39-year-old, donned a dinner jacket and bow tie, resembling a James Bond actor in a community theater production.
But where was Meghan?
Did she lose her invitation in the royal mail?
Instead of accompanying his duchess, Harry found himself posing for snapshots with minor German royal prince Mario Max Schomburg-Lippe.
It seems as though Harry is collecting photos with every European aristocrat he can find, perhaps to make a statement.
Now, let’s discuss the award that brought Harry into the spotlight.
John Travolta, the famous actor, recommended Harry for this accolade, dubbing him a living legend of aviation.
Quite a title, isn’t it?
The reason behind this honor is Harry’s past experience as an Apache helicopter pilot during his two tours of Afghanistan in 2007 and 2012.
During the event, Travolta and Harry shared a light-hearted moment when the Grease star asked about Harry’s first flight, and the prince cheekily replied, “It’s classified.”
The audience erupted in laughter, appreciating the wit of a royal.
Interestingly, this was Harry’s first public appearance since news broke about King Charles’ enlarged prostate treatment.
The drama never seems to cease.
Meanwhile, Harry’s sister-in-law, the Princess of Wales, is recovering from abdominal surgery in the hospital.
However, Harry chose to skip a grand entrance with Meghan and instead opted for a quieter dinner table award presentation.
Such humility displayed by the prince.
The guest list at the ceremony was nothing short of fabulous.
Jeff Bezos’ fiancee, Lauren Sanchez, and Miss USA California 2023 winner, Tiana Clark, were also in attendance.
It was a star-studded gathering, with previous recipients of this illustrious award including Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, and Elon Musk.
Of course, there are always critics in the background.
Some military figures argued that Harry doesn’t deserve this award.
Admiral Lord West, a former First Sea Lord, scoffed at the idea, stating that Harry isn’t a living legend.
Colonel Richard Kemp, a retired British Army officer, simply dismissed the ceremony as celebrities massaging each other’s egos.
However, despite the criticism, Prince Harry can revel in the glory of being named a living legend of aviation.
The annual Beverly Hills ceremony is known for its extravagance, with attendance costing a significant amount.
Yet, Prince Harry showed up solo, stealing the spotlight and proving that he can hold his own in the glamorous world of Hollywood.