Kate Garraway reduced to tears after issuing warning after suffering near-malfunction on air

Kate Garraway was overcome with emotion after warning one of Good Morning Britain's guests that she was ready to 'burst into tears' as they congratulated her on receiving her MBE live on the show. Earlier this week the broadcaster was officially awarded her honour by the Prince of Wales after being named in the late Queen's New Years Honours list 2022.

On Wednesday (June 28), Kate headed to Windsor Castle where her MBE was it was handed over to her by Prince William during the latest investiture ceremony. The special moment was witnessed by her husband Derek Draper, who has been battling the damaging effects contracting Covid in March 2020 had on his body.

He was able to join his wife for the special occasion with the help of a carer, named Jake, who has previously appeared on Kate's social media channels, alongside her parents, Gordon and Marilyn Garraway with the group snapped proudly watching on as Kate came face-to-face with Prince William.

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Returning to GMB on Thursday (June 29), Kate showcased her award in the studio, scenes of her special moment played out. Her co-host Ben, 48, said: "Ah look at them all in the back shot," referring to Derek and Kate's family, and she confessed: "Ah I know, Derek burst into tears."

She then revealed: "The lovely thing was Prince William said 'how's Derek' and I said 'he's here!' So we turned and saw and then obviously Derek was very tearful and then spoke about Jake [Derek's carer] and gave Jake a wave as well. Prince William said he wanted to go over but he's not allowed to leave the rug. There's a very fancy red and gold carpet that he stands on."

Kate has since returned to GMB on