In an attempt to verify this, a source informed a newspaper that Harry had joined a local Flying Club in California to keep his helicopter license current. The source highlighted the requirement of a certain number of flight hours per year to avoid license expiration, a regulation applicable in both the US and the UK. A friend of the prince chimed in, expressing Harry's pride in his hard-earned license obtained through dedicated efforts, starting with basic training and progressing to piloting Apache helicopters. Although he may not serve in the military again, Harry is committed to maintaining his flight hours for personal use, allowing impromptu expeditions with Meghan.
However, recent investigations on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) website found no record of Harry's helicopter license. A Reddit user raised questions about the validity of Harry's license given his claims of flying in California. Despite efforts to find his license on the FAA website, the search yielded no results, raising doubts about the existence of a valid license.
The article then delves into Harry's military history, emphasizing that he was never an actual pilot during his service, contrary to his claim of earning his wings. There's no record of a ceremony or official announcement by the Royal Family, as was the case when Prince William earned his wings. The narrative speculates on whether Harry may have embellished details about his pilot's license, especially considering the need for regular flights to keep it current. The piece questions the veracity of Prince Harry's claims about his helicopter license, highlighting the absence of any supporting evidence on the FAA website and suggesting inconsistencies in his aviation history.
In another development, Prince Harry has faced calls to step down from his role over abuse claims against his African charity, Archie and Lilith. He is under mounting pressure from human rights campaigners to resign from the board of African Parks while the charity investigates allegations. Fior Longo, Campaigns Director of Survival International, has urged Harry to act as the human rights campaigner he is supposed to be, stating that his stepping down would send a clear signal that human rights abuses in the name of conservation are not tolerated. Reacting to the allegations, Prince Harry's Archewell Foundation informed the Mail on Sunday that, when the Duke became aware of these serious allegations, he immediately escalated them to the CEO and Chairman of the Board of African Parks, the appropriate individuals to handle the next steps.
