In a twist that has stunned fans and fueled online speculation, former glamour model and reality TV star Katie Price was not invited to her daughter Princess Andre’s 18th birthday bash — and sources say the exclusion may have irreparably fractured their already delicate relationship.
Princess, who is Katie’s daughter with ex-husband Peter Andre, celebrated the milestone birthday with a lavish party at a private estate in Surrey last weekend. The guest list included family, friends, influencers, and even several ITV personalities — but noticeably missing was Katie, the woman who once shared every detail of Princess’s upbringing with the world.
Katie’s Absence: Not Just a Scheduling Conflict
Initial reports suggested Katie had a “prior commitment.” But insiders close to the family paint a different, far more painful picture.
“Katie didn’t choose to skip it — she wasn’t invited,” a source close to the Price family told The Daily Sun. “There were serious tensions brewing behind the scenes, especially after recent clashes about social media, money, and the direction of Princess’s future.”
According to sources, the breakdown in communication intensified after Katie publicly criticized Peter’s parenting in a now-deleted Instagram Live rant, hinting that Princess was being “pushed into a lifestyle she didn’t choose.” Those remarks reportedly caused strain between Princess and her mum, who has long tried to shield her daughter from tabloid excess — despite doing the opposite in years past.
A Family Divided
Peter Andre, who has been married to doctor Emily MacDonagh since 2015, has always advocated for “normalcy” in Princess’s life. In contrast, Katie has embraced the spotlight, encouraging brand deals and reality show appearances for her children from a young age.
The contrasting parenting styles appear to have finally collided.
“Princess has grown very close to Emily, who helped plan the party,” said the insider. “It’s not that she doesn’t love her mum. But she’s 18 now and making her own choices — and one of those was to avoid drama on her big day.”
Katie’s Reaction: “Heartbroken but Not Surprised”
Katie, 47, has yet to publicly address the snub, but a friend tells The Daily Sun that she is “devastated.”
“This has broken her,” said the friend. “She may be brash, but she adores her children. To be left out of Princess’s coming-of-age moment felt like betrayal.”
Katie’s own social media over the weekend showed her riding horses with her youngest daughter Bunny, seemingly putting on a brave face.
But eagle-eyed followers noticed cryptic posts, including one that read:
“Some wounds aren’t visible – but they bleed the most.”
Public Reaction: Sympathetic Yet Divided
Fans were quick to react online.
“No matter what she’s done, Katie is still Princess’s mum. Not inviting her is cold,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Others defended the decision.
“Princess deserves a peaceful, drama-free party. Katie’s track record speaks for itself.”
What This Means for the Future
Katie and Princess have had public fallouts before — but never one quite this personal. Some fear the damage may be long-term, especially as Princess signs major modelling contracts and continues building her independent brand.
“She’s stepping into adulthood,” said celebrity psychologist Dr. Emily Dawes. “When young people define boundaries, it can be painful for parents who once held control. Katie may need to rebuild that trust from the ground up.”
Sidebar: Katie & Princess – A Timeline of a Complicated Bond
2007 – Princess is born to Katie and Peter Andre.
2009 – Katie and Peter divorce.
2015-2020 – Princess appears regularly on Katie’s reality shows.
2023 – Princess begins influencer career, signs with fashion agency.
2024 – Rumored tensions emerge after Princess declines appearing in Katie’s YouTube series.
2025 – Katie excluded from Princess’s 18th birthday.
Will Katie speak out? Watch this space.
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