Prince Harry is seen for the first time since Kate Middleton's surgery and King Charles' enlarged prostate diagnosis as he is honored as a Living Legend of Aviation at the glitzy Beverly Hills gala (and there's no sign of Meghan)
- Prince Harry was honored as a Living Legend of Aviation on Friday evening during a ceremony in Beverly Hills hosted by John Travolta
- Harry was praised for his work as a pilot in the British Army and is now recognized alongside Buzz Aldrin, Jeff Bezos, Tom Cruise and Neil Armstrong
- His outing on Friday night marks the first time he has been seen since his sister-in-law Kate Middleton underwent surgery and his father revealed his condition
A beaming Prince Harry was honored for his work as a military pilot at a lavish gala in Los Angeles on Friday evening. He stepped out for the first time since his sister-in-law Kate Middleton underwent abdominal surgery, and his father, King Charles, announced he was being treated for an enlarged prostate.
The prince was cheerful and smiling on Friday as he joined Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, a 46-year-old member of the Danish royal family, and others at the Beverly Hills Hilton.
Harry, 39, was awarded Living Legend of Aviation at a ceremony presented by actor and aviation ambassador John Travolta.
The Duke of Sussex completed two tours of Afghanistan as a forward air controller and as an Apache helicopter pilot, having flown numerous training missions in Britain, the US and Australia.
Prince Harry can be seen at the gala on Friday evening with Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe
The prince arrives for Friday's event in Los Angeles
Harry is pictured standing in front of an Apache helicopter in March 2011, just days after the royal family reached the 50-year milestone of becoming a captain in the British Army
Harry can be seen as a helicopter pilot in Afghanistan in December 2012
He served in the military for ten years, rising to the rank of captain and later founded the Invictus Games – a sporting event for wounded service members and veterans.
Harry takes his place alongside other aerospace legends including Buzz Aldrin, Jeff Bezos, Tom Cruise, Neil Armstrong, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman and Elon Musk.
The event's website also praised the Duke for his work with charities and organizations including Travalyst, Sentebale, African Parks and WellChild.
A statement on the website said: 'Prince Harry is a humanitarian, military veteran, mental health advocate and environmentalist.
“He has dedicated his life to advancing causes he is passionate about and that create permanent change for people and places.”
Harry was inducted alongside US Navy pilot Fred George and former world speed record holder Steve Hinton, as well as Lauren Sanchez – who is engaged to Amazon founder Bezos.
Lauren Sanchez, who founded an aerial film company in 2016, was also celebrated Friday evening
Sanchez is a helicopter pilot and businesswoman: she joins her fiancé Jeff Bezos, one of those now recognized for their contributions to aviation
She will receive the Elling Halvorson Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award for her skills as a helicopter pilot and aviation businesswoman, after founding aerial film company Black Ops Aviation in 2016.
The Duke's appearance comes as his father, the King, prepares to undergo treatment for an enlarged prostate next week, while his sister-in-law, the Princess of Wales, recovers from abdominal surgery at the London Clinic.