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Prince William Awards Georgia Harrison MBE at Windsor Castle for Online Safety Campaigning

The honour recognizes her advocacy for stronger online‑safety protections that help prevent violence against women.

Overview

  • Harrison received the MBE from the Prince of Wales on Oct. 8 at Windsor Castle, becoming the first Love Island contestant to be honoured in this way.
  • She said Prince William told her he had followed her case and asked about the impact of recent legal changes, prompting her pledge to intensify her campaigning.
  • Her work includes pressing for safeguards in the Online Safety Bill, fronting ITV documentaries on deepfakes and image‑based abuse, and partnering with Thames Valley Police’s Consent Conversations campaign.
  • Harrison began campaigning after ex‑partner Stephen Bear secretly filmed and shared intimate footage; he was convicted in 2023 of voyeurism and disclosing private sexual images and was released early after a 21‑month sentence was imposed.
  • Despite a civil judgment ordering Bear to pay £207,900, a later Proceeds of Crime hearing secured a £22,305 confiscation order, from which Harrison received £5,000, highlighting ongoing compensation gaps.