Princess Andre has posted a reflective and cryptic message about the "lows and emotional moments" of the past year, following a public fallout between her parents sparked by her debut reality television series.
A Year of Highs and Lows
The 18-year-old daughter of singer Peter Andre and glamour model Katie Price shared a New Year's round-up on Instagram this Friday. "Wow… what a year," she wrote. "It's been full of highs and lows, emotional moments, and a lot of growth." Princess, who launched her career in the public eye with ITV's The Princess Diaries last year, added that she had learned much about herself and was proud of her achievements.
Her introspective post is widely seen as an allusion to the significant family turmoil that erupted after the first series aired. The show, which followed Princess's life, notably featured her father Peter, stepmother Emily MacDonagh, and brother Junior, but deliberately excluded her mother, Katie Price.
Behind the Scenes of a Family Feud
Katie Price, 47, hit out fiercely at being "disrespected" and "disregarded" from the project, claiming the snub was orchestrated by Peter Andre and his management team. She voiced her frustrations on her podcast, stating she was banned from attending her daughter's professional events and felt cut out from supporting Princess's career, which mirrors her own early path in the public eye.
The situation appears to have shifted dramatically for the upcoming seasons. ITV confirmed two further series of the popular show, and sources now indicate that Katie Price has filmed scenes for the new episodes. A source told The Sun that Katie's involvement, while not full-time, will see her appear via video calls like FaceTime, marking a clear reversal from her complete ban during the first series.
Fallout and Future Filming
In a significant development, it is understood that Peter Andre and his wife Emily MacDonagh have now chosen to step back from the second series. Insiders suggest this decision was made to quieten the "noise" surrounding Katie Price's initial absence, following the backlash her exclusion provoked.
The first series of The Princess Diaries proved a hit with viewers when it launched in August last year, showcasing Princess at home with her father's side of the family. Katie Price was represented only by a voice recording. Peter and Katie, who were married from 2005 to 2009, share two children, Princess and Junior.
Concluding her social media message, Princess offered words of encouragement to her followers: "To anyone who might feel like this year has been tough, you've made it through and remember that there's always light at the end of the tunnel." Representatives for ITV, Princess Andre, Peter Andre, and Katie Price were contacted for comment regarding the new series developments.
