Princess and Junior Andre have publicly addressed their mother Katie Price's recent marriage to Lee Andrews, confirming they have not yet met their new stepfather. The siblings appeared on ITV's This Morning to promote the third series of their reality programme, The Princess Diaries, where they candidly discussed family matters and personal ventures.
Revelations on This Morning
During the interview with hosts Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, Princess, 18, and Junior, 20, shifted focus from their documentary series to their mother's whirlwind romance. Katie Price, the former glamour model, announced her engagement last month shortly after splitting from reality star JJ Slater, 32, and swiftly married Dubai expat Lee Andrews, 43, in a ceremony that appears to have been legally registered on February 17.
Family Reactions and Support
When questioned about meeting Lee Andrews, Princess stated plainly, 'I've not met him.' Junior elaborated, emphasising the family's supportive stance: '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.' Princess echoed this sentiment, adding, 'If she's happy, we're happy.'
The duo also touched upon the improved relationship between their parents, Katie Price and Peter Andre, who have ended a bitter 16-year feud. The former couple, who married in 2005 after meeting on I'm A Celebrity, divorced in 2009 but have recently reconciled, with friends citing their children as the motivation for peace.
Reality Show Insights
In the upcoming series of The Princess Diaries, viewers will see appearances from Katie, Peter, and his wife Emily MacDonagh, though Princess noted that her parents have agreed to step back somewhat. She expressed hope for further harmony by season three, while Junior highlighted a desire to 'move forward as a family.'
Addressing Criticism and Personal Ambitions
Princess and Junior defended their careers against detractors, with Princess launching a beauty business and Junior pursuing music. Princess asserted, 'The things what we do now aren't what our parents choose to do, it's about us and what we chose to do.' She stressed the hard work and talent required in their fields, while Junior described themselves as 'young people trying to figure out our lives.'
Broader Family Dynamics
The interview follows Katie Price's recent social media activity, where she hinted at pregnancy with Lee Andrews via a paid subscription post, sparking speculation. Meanwhile, Princess has spoken about how witnessing her mother's tumultuous love life, including four marriages and nine engagements, has made her guarded in relationships.
However, she finds hope in her father's stable marriage to Emily, saying, 'I see my dad and Emily, and think true love does work.' Princess also revealed she is not afraid to voice suspicions about people in her parents' lives, stating, 'I'll tell Mum and Dad: "Hmm, I don't like that person."'
Katie's sister Sophie has reportedly paused their podcast due to disapproval of the new marriage, and Princess was earlier reported to be 'deeply concerned' about Lee Andrews amid exposés about his past. Despite this, the Andre siblings maintain a public stance of support for their mother's happiness, even as they navigate their own paths in the spotlight.
