Prince Harry Makes Tongue-in-Cheek Remarks about John Travolta

Prince Harry Teases John Travolta

Prince Harry attended the 21st Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards in Los Angeles, where John Travolta was the host. During the event, Travolta presented Harry with a medal for his service as a helicopter pilot. Harry took the opportunity to make some tongue-in-cheek remarks about Travolta.

In a video footage posted on social media, Harry said to Travolta, 'Thanks very much, Captain John. Don't go running away. I was one year old when you danced with my mum, as you told everybody here, and continue to dine out on that — probably every single night. But look at us now.'

The audience chuckled as Harry humorously ribbed Travolta, suggesting that if they're not going to dance together, they'll fly together instead. Harry concluded his remarks by thanking Travolta.

Travolta's Dance with Princess Diana

In 1985, John Travolta famously danced with Princess Diana at the White House. The moment was captured in widely-photographed images. Travolta, known for his role in 'Saturday Night Fever' and his dance skills, has referred to the dance as 'one of the highlights of my life.'

Mixed Reactions to Prince Harry's Remarks

While some at the awards show felt that Harry's comments were more playful and poetic, others interpreted them as disrespectful and dismissive towards Travolta. Social media users had mixed reactions, with some finding the remarks cringe-worthy and arrogant.

It's clear that Prince Harry intended his comments as light-hearted banter, but how they were received varied among the audience and on social media.