Overview
- Williamson revealed the anecdote on Joe Marler’s podcast on Thursday, saying she told the story in response to a question about her most embarrassing celebrity encounter.
- She says the incident happened years earlier at a reception in the gardens of Highgrove when Charles was still Prince of Wales and she tried a curtsey, a bow and a handshake at once.
- According to her account, she lurched forward with a mouthful of pea risotto, accidentally spat it toward the King, stumbled on a paving slab and fell into him.
- Williamson says the King and his security helped steady her and that the atmosphere remained relaxed, with her companions finding the moment funny, and there is no public Palace comment or independent verification.
- The story highlights both public anxiety about royal protocol and how personal anecdotes now spread widely through celebrity podcasts and light entertainment reporting, and Williamson’s role as a long‑time King’s Trust ambassador explains her presence at Highgrove.