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Prince Harry was flying solo at the Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Los Angeles.
His wife, Meghan Markle, was absent from the event after rumours that she would. But it seemed he had a friend as Prince Mario Max Schaumburg-Lippe attended the event and posted a selfie of the two together on Instagram.
"Congratulations To HRH Prince Harry for his VERY MUCH DESERVED Living Legends of Aviation Award," Mario Max captioned the photo of the two smiling for the camera. Harry was dressed smartly in a bow tie and suit.
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The Duke of Sussex will be honoured at tonight's event for his contribution to aviation and aerospace while working as a British Army veteran and pilot. He completed two tours of Afghanistan as a forward air controller and an Apache helicopter pilot.
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Harry will be among some huge stars when he receives his award, with US Navy pilot Fred George and former world speed record holder Steve Hinton also being recognised at the 21st annual awards show. Hollywood icon John Travolta will be hosting the ceremony.
Harry's appearance at the awards show comes after it was announced both King Charles and the Princess of Wales were seeking hospital treatment. Princess Kate is currently in hospital after undergoing abdominal surgery, while the monarch is set to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate.
In a statement from Kensington Palace, it was announced the Princess of Wales is "unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter". King Charles has also "postponed public engagements for a short period of recuperation".
A statement on the Living Legends of Aviation Awards' website said: "Prince Harry is a humanitarian, military veteran, mental wellness advocate and environmentalist. He has dedicated his life to advancing causes that he is passionate about and that bring about permanent change for people and places."
The Duke of Sussex has been recognised for his contribution to aviation (PA)The awards are produced by the Kiddie Hawk Air Academy, a non-profit which aims to "educate children about and spark their interest in aviation." It's believed host John was the driving force behind Harry receiving his award.
It's been revealed that the Grease star was one of the "biggest supporters" for the Duke Of Sussex being honoured at tonight's event during the selection process among existing honourees and committee members. John maintains a "strong emotional link and connection" to Harry through his friendship with his mother Princess Diana.
Insiders at the Living Legends of Aviation insist that "humbled" Harry was not just selected for his "military service" but also for his global work promoting ex-servicemen with The Invictus Games, mental health advocacy for military personnel and global philanthropy.