At a time when Princess Kate’s major surgery and King Charles’ prostate problem were making news, Prince Harry was all smiles and in good spirits while enjoying the company of the world’s great individuals in Los Angeles.

Prince Harry felt honoured as he stood with Lauren Sánchez, John Travolta, and Jeff Bezos at the Living Legends of Aviation Awards ceremony after collecting the medal.

Lauren Sánchez, a helicopter pilot and aviation businesswoman who received the Elling Halvorson Vertical Flight Hall of Fame Award, posted a black-and-white photo with the Duke of Sussex, John Travolta, and Jeff Bezos after the ceremony on Friday.

In the photograph, Harry is seen enjoying the moment alongside the world’s elites, with no symptoms of concern.

The 54-year-old captioned a black-and-white photo of herself, fiancé Jeff Bezos, John Travolta, and fellow honoree Prince Harry: “Honored to have been in the presence of aviation legends who have shaped the history and future of flight.”

Historians and experts reacted strongly to Harry’s admission into the Living Legends of Aviation Awards, with some calling the move a merit murder.

One user commented, “It is shocking that harry is in this award . what he done to benefit the whole society?”

Meghan and Harry, who reportedly called the King quickly after learning about his health, have yet to receive a green light from the palace to rejoin the monarchy.

According to Robert Hardman’s recent book on King Charles III’s reign, “Charles would love to have him back in the fold, not being royal again—I think that ship has sailed, and I’m sure Harry would not want to do that.”

The author continued, “I don’t know how and when. Certainly, on this side of the Atlantic, the door is always open, and there’s so much other stuff going on. For Harry, it’s a different order of magnitude, because, does he want to reengage with his family?”