Kate Price, the former glamour model and mother-of-five, was spotted carrying out everyday tasks in the United Kingdom on Friday, marking her return to British soil. Meanwhile, her new husband, businessman Lee Andrews, continues to stay in Dubai, where the couple recently married after a whirlwind one-week romance.
Return to Routine in the UK
The 47-year-old celebrity wasted no time resuming her normal activities upon arriving back in the UK. She was photographed visiting a local Sainsbury's supermarket to pick up essentials before heading to a nearby charging station to power up her electric vehicle.
Fashion Choices for the Outing
For her errand-running excursion, Kate Price dressed comfortably yet stylishly. She wore a padded black gilet layered over a black jumper, paired with black drawstring jogging bottoms and chunky grey-and-white trainers. Completing her ensemble was a black Chanel beanie hat, which showcased her noticeable tan from her time in Dubai. The star appeared cheerful, flashing a smile for photographers during her supermarket visit.
Husband's Absence and Dubai Situation
While Kate Price settles back into life in Britain, Lee Andrews remains in Dubai. His stay coincides with recent turmoil in the region, including explosions at the famous Palm Jumeirah hotel on Saturday. These incidents were part of wider Middle East tensions, with Iranian missiles reportedly striking various locations, including US military bases in Qatar and targets in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Israel.
Social media footage showed the Palm Jumeirah ablaze after being hit by suspected Iranian missile debris. Additionally, Israeli media has reported growing indications that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed when his Tehran compound was destroyed in a strike, though he has not been heard from since the attacks.
Background on the Couple's Relationship
Kate Price and Lee Andrews, 43, shocked fans last month when they married in Dubai following a brief romance. They formally registered their marriage on February 17. Despite Andrews' repeated assurances that he would accompany Price to the UK, he was absent when she returned to face her family on Thursday.
Price arrived at the airport dressed in a grey crop top and tracksuit bottoms, assisted by two staff members with her luggage before boarding a chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce Cullinan worth approximately £300,000, featuring a personalised HR 7 number plate.
Travel Ban Allegations and Legal Issues
Lee Andrews has faced persistent claims that he is subject to a flight ban preventing him from leaving Dubai. Reports suggest he spent three weeks in a UAE jail last year for allegedly forging his ex-girlfriend's signature to secure a £200,000 loan. He is accused of applying for a mortgage in personal trainer Dina Taji’s name without her consent.
Andrews has denied these allegations, calling them "complete b******s" in comments to the Daily Mail. However, his ex-partner, Alana Percival, has publicly mocked his social media posts, including videos where he claims to be in the UK. She questioned footage showing him racing horses along what he described as the Skegness coastline, noting the sunny, clear skies despite England's recent stormy weather.
Percival also criticised another video where Andrews wore a woolly hat in what appeared to be an underground car park in Dubai, suggesting he was pretending to be in the UK. She has previously accused him of being physically and mentally abusive during their relationship.
Family Dynamics and Future Plans
Kate Price's children have yet to meet Lee Andrews. During a recent appearance on This Morning, her children Princess, 18, and Junior, 20, expressed support for their mother. Princess confirmed she has not met Andrews, while Junior stated, "Our mum is her own person, she's her own woman, she's going to do what she's going to do, and at the end of the day, we're supportive of her as long as she's happy."
Despite the controversies, the couple maintains they are deeply in love. Andrews has taken to social media to discuss baby plans, sharing an image of a baby's bottle with the caption, "What are your plans for next year?" They also plan to hold a larger wedding ceremony in the UK with family and friends once Andrews is able to travel.
However, Andrews' travel plans remain uncertain. He initially claimed he returned to his Lincolnshire hometown for Christmas, but his ex-partner's scepticism and the ongoing legal allegations cast doubt on his ability to leave Dubai. The couple had intended to go on a honeymoon together but remained in Dubai instead.
