Katie Price expressed deep affection for her mother Amy in a touching Mother's Day tribute shared on social media this Sunday. The former glamour model posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, accompanied by several photographs of the pair together, declaring her profound love and dependence on her mother.
Emotional Tribute Amid Health Struggles
In her Instagram post, Katie Price wrote: 'Mum I adore you, you mean so much to me I'd be LOST without you. There's no words to describe how much I love you. Keep strong. Keep fighting, HAPPY MOTHERS DAY.' This public display of affection comes as Amy Price continues to battle significant health challenges.
Amy was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in 2017, an incurable condition that causes lung tissue to thicken and scar, progressively impairing breathing function. Despite undergoing a lung transplant in 2022, Amy still faces mobility issues and breathing difficulties that make walking challenging, leaving her feeling 'stuck' in her daily life.
Family Drama Surrounding Whirlwind Marriage
The Mother's Day tribute arrives amidst growing family tension following Katie Price's rapid marriage to businessman Lee Andrews. The couple tied the knot at the luxurious One&Only Royal Mirage hotel in Dubai this January, just seven days after their initial meeting and only two days after announcing their engagement.
Unpaid Hotel Bills Controversy
Sources have revealed to the Daily Mail that Lee Andrews allegedly accumulated substantial unpaid bills at the Dubai hotel where the wedding ceremony took place. Despite promises to settle the outstanding costs, which reportedly amount to thousands of pounds with rooms priced around £2,000 per night, payment remains unresolved six weeks after the event.
An insider disclosed: 'Lee Andrews has not yet paid the One&Only Royal Mirage hotel where he and Katie Price got married. He promised to settle the outstanding bills but still hasn't, and it's been over six weeks.' When approached for comment, Lee Andrews initially claimed the bill was 'fully paid' through his HSBC account but failed to provide any proof of payment when pressed.
Previous Relationship Allegations
Lee Andrews' background has come under scrutiny following the marriage. His ex-fiancée Alana Percival revealed that he had proposed to her just sixteen weeks earlier with an identical rose-petal engagement at Dubai's Burj Al Arab hotel. Both Percival and another woman, Crystal Janke, have questioned Andrews' claims of multimillion-pound wealth, including ownership of a £36 million Dubai mansion.
Crystal Janke further alleged that Andrews took £123,000 from her during their relationship. Additionally, Lee Andrews served three weeks in a Dubai jail in 2025 over fraud charges related to forging his ex-girlfriend's signature for a £200,000 mortgage application.
Family Reactions and Current Situation
Katie Price's impulsive marriage has reportedly caused significant distress within her family. Her sister Sophie expressed frustration on Katie's podcast, The Katie Price Show, stating: 'I feel drained. I'm not going to lie, this year for me has not been great. Mine has been a really f***ing s*** start to the year, caused by you.'
Sophie continued: 'Mum has been horrendous. You have traumatised us all again. It's not good.' Katie revealed that her mother, currently hospitalized, became emotional and gave her a 'b*llocking' over marrying someone she barely knew.
Children's Discovery and Current Separation
Katie's children, Junior and Princess Andre, learned about their mother's fourth marriage through a family group chat message, leaving them 'shell-shocked.' Princess commented: 'The message Mum sent on the group chat about being engaged… I literally responded, 'OMG.' Mum's very impulsive, but that is impulse on a whole other level.'
The couple now faces geographical separation, with Katie Price back in the United Kingdom while Lee Andrews remains in Dubai, where he is banned from leaving the UAE. Flights between the two countries have become restricted due to ongoing Middle East conflicts, forcing the newlyweds to communicate solely through FaceTime calls.
Reality of Living Conditions
Contrary to Katie Price's descriptions of luxurious living, recent investigations reveal Lee Andrews was residing in a modest single-storey bungalow with his father in Dubai's Al Bada'a neighborhood prior to the marriage. The property stands in stark contrast to the £36 million mansion Katie referenced in interviews, situated between larger apartment blocks with Dubai's skyscrapers visible in the distance.
As Katie Price navigates these complex family dynamics, her Mother's Day tribute stands as a poignant reminder of the enduring bond with her ailing mother amid the turmoil surrounding her personal life decisions.
