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Prince Harry was recognised at the 21st annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards last night, but what are some of the biggest awards and titles that the Duke of Sussex has been in receipt of?
The Duke was honoured last night for his contribution to aviation and aerospace. His honour comes after he worked as a British Army veteran and pilot.
The Duke of Sussex completed two tours of Afghanistan as a forward air controller and piloted an Apache helicopter. And amid his new award of being dubbed a "living legend", Prince Harry has scooped up many other awards in the past.
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Harry is set to receive a Living Legends award tonight (Getty Images for the Invictus Ga)In terms of his military ranks, Prince Harry has earned himself seven separate titles. In May 2005 he became an Officer Cadet, and in April 2006 he became Cornet (Second Lieutenant), The Blues and Royals.
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Two years later in April 2008 he was then made Lieutenant, The Blues and Royals, and in April 2011 Captain, The Blues and Royals.
May 2018 then saw him go up in the ranks as Lieutenant Commander, with him also becoming Major and Squadron Leader in that same month.
In terms of the Duke's medals, in February 2002 he received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, and in May 2008 he was awarded an Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan.
And, in 2012, Prince Harry was given the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Not only has his work in Afghanistan been recognised, but his charitable work has been honoured too. In December 2010, the German charity Ein Herz fur Kinder [A Heart for Children] awarded him the Golden Heart Award for his "charitable and humanitarian efforts".
The Duke of Sussex served in AfghanistanMay 2012 then saw him awarded the Distinguished Humanitatian Leadership Award by the Atlantic Council. And, in August 2018 he was awarded the Founders Award by the Royal Canadian Legion for founding the Invictus Games.
In October 2018, he was presented with the RSA Badge in Gold, the organisation's highest honour, for his work with injured veterans. And, in July 2021, Harry and Meghan were among the people who were selected by the charity Population Matters to receive the Change Champions Award for their decision to have only two children.
In February 2022, Harry and Meghan were selected to receive the NAACP's President's Award for their work on causes related to social justice and equity. And, in October 2022, the couple were named as Ripple of Hope Award laureates for their work on racial justice, mental health, and other social initiatives through their foundation Archewell.