Prince Harry Slammed for Purchasing Aviation Award, Faces Backlash from Critics

Prince Harry is facing criticism after it was revealed that he and Meghan Markle purchased an aviation award.

The couple will be among the four individuals inducted at the 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Beverly Hills on January 19th.

The event, hosted by John Travolta, aims to honor those who have made significant contributions to aviation and aerospace.

The decision to include Prince Harry in the prestigious list has sparked controversy, as he was not included on the Sandhurst list.

It is believed that the couple bought the award as a response to Harry's exclusion from the Sandhurst book.

Critics argue that Harry's lack of qualifications, particularly his failure to pass the exams required to become a helicopter pilot, should disqualify him from receiving such an honor.

The Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards faced backlash and boycotts following the revelation that the award had been sold to Harry and Meghan.

Many questioned the decision to place Harry alongside legendary figures such as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

Critics argue that Harry's achievements do not warrant being recognized alongside these esteemed individuals.

John Travolta, who is a close friend of the couple, faced heavy criticism for his involvement in the controversial award sale.

The event itself has been dubbed the “Oscars of Aviation” by actor Morgan Freeman.

However, the inclusion of Prince Harry ahead of Charles Duke, who walked on the moon at the age of 36, has raised eyebrows.

According to a PR article, Prince Harry served as a helicopter pilot during his military service in the British Army.

He participated in training missions in the US, UK, and Australia, as well as combat missions in Afghanistan.

Additionally, his work with the Invictus Games Foundation, which supports wounded veterans, will also be celebrated at the awards.

Other inductees at this year's event include Navy pilot Fred George, Mark Parent, President and CEO of CAE (formerly Canadian Aviation Electronics), and Steve Hinton, an American aviator who held a world speed record for a decade.

However, the inclusion of Prince Harry has left many social media users confused and questioning his qualifications.

Critics took to Twitter to express their disbelief, with one person sarcastically suggesting that every military pilot should receive the same award based on their accomplishments.

Another questioned what legendary feats Harry had accomplished, stating that his reputation would not benefit from purchasing awards.

Prince Harry's aviation exams failures were also highlighted, with some suggesting that he always flew as a passenger due to his lack of qualifications.

Critics argued that his involvement in the awards ceremony was an attempt to gain credibility and attention.

Furthermore, his past remarks about killing people during his military service were brought up, with some accusing him of using veterans for personal gain.

Despite the backlash, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's inclusion in the Living Legends of Aviation Awards remains controversial.

Their contributions to aviation and aerospace, including Prince Harry's work with the Invictus Games Foundation, will be recognized at the event.

However, the decision to honor them alongside renowned figures has sparked debate and further scrutiny of their qualifications.