Prince Harry’s recent recognition at the 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards has sparked controversy, with his biographer, Angela Levon, questioning the legitimacy of the honor.
Levon, an experienced journalist who has worked for esteemed publications such as The Observer, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, and The Daily Telegraph, as well as being the author of several notable books, including Prince Harry’s biography, shared her concerns during a recent appearance on GB News.
During the interview, Levon highlighted that Prince Harry had only spent 20 weeks in Afghanistan and was not the sole decision-maker while onboard the plane; rather, he served as a companion.
Levon cast doubt on the credibility of the award, suggesting that it might be one of those honors that require payment for recognition, drawing parallels to Meghan’s experiences.
Levon asserted, “I believe that this charity is one that you have to pay to get an award, and I think that would be very much taken from what Meghan’s done.”
In response to Levon’s allegations, GB News reached out to Archul, the organization representing the Sussexes, which vehemently denied any involvement of money in the awards.
A spokesperson from Archul stated, “It’s categorically untrue that any money changed hands in relation to these awards.”
The controversy surrounding the Living Legends of Aviation Award intensified as some internet users raised questions about its credibility.
Doubts were fueled by a screenshot from Wikipedia alleging that the award is paid for, along with skepticism regarding Prince Harry’s theoretical exam.
These factors led to increased scrutiny and skepticism.
LadyCat SSW initiated an online petition calling for a reconsideration of Prince Harry’s award.
The petition pointed out inaccuracies in the information provided by the non-profit organization and argued that it was disrespectful to aviation pioneers such as Orville and Wilbur Wright, Amelia Earhart, and Neil Armstrong.
LadyCat SSW emphasized the importance of recognizing true heroes based on merit and accurate representation rather than titles or perceived actions.
The petition urged Living Legends of Aviation to reconsider their decision.
The controversy surrounding Prince Harry’s new award gained further attention when it was discovered that he was allegedly omitted from a new book’s list of the top 200 military alumni from Sandhurst.
Kent Pei’s book, They Also Served, features notable graduates from the military academy, and Prince Harry’s absence raised eyebrows in light of the ongoing discussions about his aviation accolade.
Critics expressed their disappointment, with comments such as, “Shame on you for giving Prince Griff this award.
It’s a slap in the face to the true pilots who put in more hours in a single day than PG has done in an entire year.”
Some even questioned the legitimacy of the award, stating, “How much did it cost to receive this award?
I want to be awarded one too.
What a joke.”