He stated: “It’s made transparent that it’s also for his humanitarian paintings together with the Invictus Video games, however it’s really farcical that he turns into a ‘dwelling legend’.

“He did certainly perform two excursions of responsibility in Afghanistan, however why he must be given a distinct award and his identify discussed along aviation greats is past me.

“In this foundation each pilot must without a doubt obtain this award. Ridiculous!”

The twenty first annual Residing Legends of Aviation Awards happen subsequent week and can be hosted through Hollywood legend, and certified pilot, John Travolta.

Different causes for Harry’s inclusion come with the reality he toured Afghanistan two times as a ahead air controller, and Apache helicopter pilot. He additionally performed a large number of coaching missions throughout the United Kingdom, US and Australia.

His a lot beloved army profession noticed him serve for 10 years and safe the rank of Captain.

Nevertheless it wasn’t simply Mr Fitzwilliams who disapproved of Harry’s inclusion – as retired army officer Colonel Richard Kemp stated the award used to be some way for “celebrities to therapeutic massage every different’s egos”.

Talking in regards to the award, he added: “He used to be a gunner in an Apache helicopter in Afghanistan however so have been many, many folks.

“I will call to mind many of us who did beautiful odd issues whilst serving within the British and American militia which might be a lot more deserving of an award like this.

“It’s clearly on account of who he’s – no longer what he did. An Apache is crewed through two folks – a pilot and a gunner. Harry used to be a gunner. He used to be quantity two within the plane.”

Different notable winners of the aviation award together with Moon touchdown astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, in addition to Most sensible Gun big name Tom Cruise.