Prince Harry Surprises Air Steward with Gift After LA Flight

King Charles III's younger son, Prince Harry, was in a pleasant mood during his flight to Los Angeles. Having returned to the US after giving evidence at a London court in his phone hacking case, Prince Harry wanted to express his gratitude for a delightful flight experience by leaving a surprise gift for an air steward.

The fortunate recipient of Prince Harry's gesture was Holden Pattern, a flight attendant who happily shared a picture of himself and Harry aboard an American Airlines plane through his Instagram Stories on Friday, June 9th. In the photo, Prince Harry can be seen with his arm around Pattern, and the flight attendant captioned the image as "Passenger prince."

Prince Harry, dressed casually in a plain black T-shirt and blue jeans, appeared to be in good spirits, flashing a smile in the photo. This act of kindness from Meghan Markle's husband brightened Pattern's day, as Prince Harry had left a thank-you gift in the form of his controversial memoir, "Spare," for the air steward.

Pattern further shared another snapshot on Instagram Stories, showcasing a photo of a business class seat with Prince Harry's book placed on the table. Pattern captioned the image with, "Just found this in my luggage that a passenger gave to me."

During his brief visit, Prince Harry reportedly did not have the opportunity to meet his father, King Charles, his brother, Prince William, or any other senior members of the royal family.