Peter Andre and his wife, NHS doctor Emily, are looking forward to a magical family Christmas surrounded by their blended brood. The couple, who celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in July, describe each other as rocks of support through good and tough times. Pete says Emily is his 'partner in crime', while Emily notes that Pete's Greek name means rock.
The singer's older children, Princess, 18, and Junior, 20, have had a standout year. Junior moved in with his girlfriend and continued his music career, while Princess launched her reality show 'The Princess Diaries', which has been renewed for two more seasons. Pete beams with pride, emphasising the importance of staying humble.
Reflecting on his marriage, Pete admits they bicker about small things like the thermostat and freezer but have never had a serious argument in a decade. He says he could easily see himself married to Emily for 70 years, matching his parents' milestone.
The festive period is tinged with sadness as Pete's mother Thea, 89, suffers from Parkinson's and dementia, and his father Savvas, 92, is also frail. Pete worries this could be his mother's last Christmas, and he hopes to visit them in Australia after the holidays. He finds himself praying again, despite leaving the Jehovah's Witness faith at 16.
Growing up without Christmas celebrations as a strict Jehovah's Witness, Pete now embraces the magic with his family. This year, they are breaking tradition by having Christmas lunch at a local restaurant, saving hours of preparation. Emily is delighted to finally wear something other than matching Christmas pyjamas, which the family usually wears all day.
