Princess Andre Breaks Silence on Mother's TV Show Exclusion
Princess Andre has publicly addressed the profound emotional impact of her mother Katie Price's ban from participating in her debut reality television series, The Princess Diaries. In a candid revelation, the 18-year-old described how the controversy overshadowed her excitement and led to personal distress.
Family Drama Overshadows Personal Achievement
In a now-unavailable clip from the show's official Instagram reel, Princess is seen conversing with her older brother, Junior Andre. Both siblings are children of former glamour model Katie Price and TV personality Peter Andre. Dressed casually, Princess expressed her frustration, stating, "It just really upset me. When my series came out, because of the backlash from it about literally over our parents."
She elaborated on the challenges of growing up with parents in the public eye, noting, "Growing up with parents in the public eye, it is kind of annoying because when you achieve something for yourself, it gets taken over by the dramas between two sides of your family." This sentiment highlights the unique pressures faced by children of celebrities.
Excitement Turned to Disappointment
Princess recounted her initial enthusiasm for the series' release, saying, "I was so excited when the series came out and obviously I got amazing support and I couldn't be more thankful for that. But as soon as I got the good, I got the bad." The negative attention quickly dampened her spirits, as she explained, "It completely ruined the excitement for me. I was upset that they were bashing my parents and it caused so many arguments."
She also revealed feelings of guilt, adding, "It kind of felt like it was all my fault, that all of this had kicked off and it kind of was, because it was from my show." This admission underscores the emotional burden she carried due to the familial conflict.
Brother Junior Weighs In on Parental Divide
In response to Princess's heartfelt words, Junior offered his perspective on the situation. He pointed out, "The problem is mum's got her own fan base, which doesn't like dad and dad's got his own fan base which probably doesn't like mum." He emphasized the desire for support beyond parental allegiances, stating, "What I would just love is for people to actually support us doing our things. And people forgetting if they prefer mum or if they prefer dad."
Princess further illustrated the issue by sharing encounters with the public, where individuals openly expressed their preferences for one parent over the other. She recounted, "I've had people come up to me and say things like, about mum and dad, and I literally stand there like this like, 'are you actually alright?'" Junior echoed this with an example, repeating a comment he received: "I love your dad but I love your mum more."
Katie Price's Previous Outburst Over Ban
Last year, Katie Price voiced her frustration about the ban on her podcast, which she co-hosts with her sister Sophie. She lamented, "I’m not allowed and I’m not welcome." Expressing her hurt, she said, "But what hurts my feelings, and it does upset me, is when your kids grow up, you go to their assemblies, you go to their Christmas things, you go to their awards, you go to their football matches or gymnastics, you’re involved in everything they do."
Katie highlighted the irony of Princess following a similar career path, noting, "And knowing that what my career has been, Princess is taking that same path, trying to do the same as what I’ve done, which I absolutely love and adore of Princess." She detailed her exclusion from professional events, stating, "But I have not been allowed to go on any photo shoot, no signings or Superdrug openings or anything like that."
She also expressed concern for Princess, saying, "And it puts Princess in a situation because I don’t want her to feel she has to choose between me and her work because I want her to do well." Katie emphasized her desire to support her daughter, adding, "I want to be there to support you like my family did. And I’m your mum and especially as you’re doing stuff that I did, I’m proud of you and want to be there."
This heartfelt admission from Princess Andre sheds light on the complex dynamics within celebrity families, where personal achievements can become entangled in public disputes. As the second series of The Princess Diaries is set to air, the ongoing family feud continues to resonate, highlighting the challenges of navigating fame and familial relationships in the spotlight.
