Katie Price has admitted that her behaviour has had a negative impact on her children, expressing deep regret and guilt in the latest episode of her daughter Princess's reality show, The Princess Diaries.
The 48-year-old former glamour model, known for her often defensive manner, opened up about how her actions have "affected family and friends", saying, "I wasn't well. I did things and said things which I'm not proud of."
Emotional Scenes in Docuseries
The emotional confession came after her son Junior, 21, admitted that he and Princess, 19, often end up "caught in the middle" of her drama. Katie responded, "I know, and that's what I hate. Anything with me, the repercussions go on you guys. That's something I can't control, but unfortunately, you're linked to me."
These scenes starkly contrast with Katie's usual reluctance to take ownership of her behaviour. According to a source, seeing Princess and Junior fight back tears while recalling past trauma in her recent Sky docuseries, Nothing To Hide, hit her hard.
"Katie was mortified when she saw Princess and Junior crying during the documentary – she didn't realise how much pain and worry she's caused them," says a source. "She felt very guilty as a mum. She put herself, and men, before them."
Junior Recalls Traumatic Incident
In the four-part series, Junior recalled a particularly traumatic incident when Katie came to his room in the middle of the night, clearly high on drugs. "I woke up, probably about 3.30am, to some loud noises," he said. "I saw her coming in the room and I'll never forget the look on her face… she was obviously on stuff, right? I could see it in her eyes. And it scared me because I've never seen my mum look like that. She's there but she's not there. She wasn't being a mum."
Despite the pain she may have caused, Junior insisted there is no bad blood and said he and Princess will "always be there for her".
Princess Defends Her Mother
During the second episode of her ITVX reality show, Princess expressed regret that the public may never see her mother's good side. "She does sometimes say she's never had a good headline in her life, which is sad because there's been so many good things Mum has done. I think it's unfair now, because she's really fixed herself and this is the best she's ever been mentally, so for people to acknowledge that, that would be really nice for her and really nice for us."
When Katie responded that "people are still scarred" by her past antics, Princess reassured her, saying, "You've healed. Like, you're kind of back to like 'old Mum'."
Speaking to the camera, Princess noted how significant it is that Katie, who is also mum to Harvey, 24, is finally ready to admit her failings as a parent. "For Mum to acknowledge that certain things might have affected me and Junior, it's nice to hear from her," she explained. "About three or four years ago, she probably wouldn't have admitted that and I feel like our family is kind of back to… I wouldn't say 'normal', 'cos nothing's normal with Mum. But we all feel loved."
Making Amends
According to the source, Katie is now doing her best to make amends. "She carries huge guilt, but she's apologised to Princess and explained she was having a breakdown at the time," says the source. "Princess is a really sweet girl and at the end of the day, she loves her mum and wants the best for her."
However, with Katie embroiled in more turmoil with her fourth husband, Lee Andrews, there could still be rocky times ahead. Last week, it was reported that Lee, who claims to be a multimillionaire businessman, allegedly attempted to sell a sex tape he claimed to have involving himself and Katie. Katie has denied such a tape exists, but last month admitted that the "noise" surrounding her marriage to Lee has become "overwhelming".
Additionally, her ex-husband, cage-fighter Alex Reid, is planning a tell-all live show this month, in which he says nothing – including questions about Katie – will be "off limits".
The source says one of Katie's biggest concerns is what she may have missed out on in the past. "She's got huge regrets and really wishes she could turn back the clock. They were the best days of her life when the kids were little," says the source. "So she really wants to make it up to them and be part of what they're doing now. She's hugely proud of them."
