The Duchess of Sussex was initially scheduled to be present at the event in Beverly Hills, but the health issue with one of their toddlers led to her decision to stay at home. The specific child affected and the nature of the illness have not been disclosed.
Prince Harry expressed his gratitude as he received the "living legend of aviation" award for his contributions as a pilot during his ten-year military service. During his acceptance speech, he acknowledged host John Travolta's iconic dance with his late mother, Princess Diana, at the White House in 1985.
Please note that the details regarding Meghan Markle's decision are based on reports, and the family has chosen to keep specific information about the child's illness private.