The former TV star began campaigning after an ex-partner released intimate videos without her consent

Georgia Harrison has shared details of an amusing incident during her MBE investiture at Windsor Castle, where she came perilously close to tumbling over in front of the Prince of Wales.

The 31-year-old former Love Island contestant, who was eight-and-a-half months pregnant at the time, performed what she described as an excessively dramatic curtsey while collecting her honour.

She revealed: “But I ended up doing an over-the-top theatrical curtsy, and almost hit the deck, I was this huge pregnant person in heels, arms spread-eagled and trying not to topple over. William cracked up and my family couldn’t believe it.”

The moment left the future King laughing before awarding the honour to Ms Harrison.

Georgia Harrison revealed that her “over the top” curtsey left Prince William “cracked up” | PA

Harrison revealed she was thrilled to discover William would be presenting her award, describing herself as a devoted admirer of the royal.

During their exchange, the prince demonstrated a detailed knowledge of her advocacy work, which took the reality star by surprise.

“I was shocked because he’d followed a lot of my experiences and said how brave I was,” she explained.

The conversation left a profound impression on Ms Harrison, who was honoured for her efforts in combating revenge pornography and cyber crime.

“To speak to one of the most important people on Earth about changing the world is an experience I’ll never forget,” she reflected on the meaningful encounter with the heir to the throne.

The former Love Island contestant also joked about her hopes for some unexpected drama during the ceremony, quipping that part of her had secretly wished to go into labour at the royal residence.

Ms Harrison was surprised at how much the future King knew about her work | PA

“I was just trying not to give birth at Windsor Castle. Although part of me sort of wanted to, just for the drama of it and maybe the Insta content!” she told OK magazine.

On social media, the campaigner had previously reflected on the special day, noting that her unborn child had technically met Prince William during the ceremony.

She expressed excitement about one day showing her child photographs from the occasion and recounting the story of their royal encounter.

Ms Harrison’s campaigning work began after her former partner Stephen Bear was convicted of sharing intimate footage of the couple without her consent.

The television personality, known for appearances on Shipwrecked and Celebrity Big Brother, received a 21-month prison sentence, later reduced to 11 months, and was ordered to pay Harrison more than £200,000 in damages for breach of privacy.

Georgia Harrison was awarded an MBE or her efforts in combating revenge pornography and cyber crime | PA

The investiture made 31-year-old the first Love Island contestant in the show’s history to receive an MBE.

Just weeks after the Windsor Castle ceremony, she welcomed her daughter Sahara Jean Stacey on October 30. The baby is her first child with partner Jack Stacey, whom she began dating in 2024.