The event, hosted by John Travolta, the Official Ambassador of Aviation, garnered attention and sparked backlash after the announcement of Harry's award by the Kiddie Hawk Air Academy. Critics questioned his credibility to receive such an honor.
The ceremony occurred amidst ongoing health concerns within the royal family, particularly Princess Kate's recovery from abdominal surgery and King Charles's upcoming surgery for an enlarged prostate. Prince Harry has not publicly addressed these health concerns, leaving uncertainty about any private outreach to Kate and Charles during this challenging time.