A Day Out with the Price-Andre Siblings: Love, Challenges, and Looking Ahead
The latest season of Princess Andre’s reality series, “The Princess Diaries,” has offered viewers an intimate look into her life, and the debut episode of series two didn’t shy away from heartfelt moments and honest reflections. This season sees the 18-year-old navigating her burgeoning career and personal life, growing up under the intense scrutiny that comes with having Katie Price and Peter Andre as parents. This time around, her older brothers, Junior (20) and Harvey (23), join her for a special day out, marking Harvey’s first appearance in the series.
The episode kicks off with a heartwarming excursion planned by the siblings: a train journey for Harvey, who has a deep love for all things rail. Princess, beaming at the camera, sets the scene: “Today is going to be quite a fun day, I’m going out with my two older brothers, Junior and Harvey. We’re going to take Harvey on the train because he loves trains, so this is going to be a cute little day out – I feel like we don’t do it enough.”
The sentiment is echoed by Junior as they travel by taxi. He playfully tells Harvey, “Do you know what we’re doing today, Harv? We are going to go and see some trains!” This simple outing, however, quickly leads to a more profound conversation about the challenges Harvey faces.
The Pain of Online Abuse
Later in the episode, Junior becomes visibly emotional as he discusses the “disgusting and abusive” comments Harvey frequently receives online due to his disabilities. Harvey lives with Prader-Willi Syndrome, septo-optic dysplasia which causes blindness, and autism. Junior expresses his deep sadness at the cruel nature of these remarks, stating, “Harvey is the best person so it’s sad when people have horrible things to say. He gets so many abusive disgusting comments online. And he can’t even defend himself. The good thing is he won’t read it. But for those around him it’s not nice at all.” Despite the negativity, Junior offers a comforting perspective, adding, “He is surrounded by love, love is all he knows.”
Princess’s Growing Independence and Understanding
Princess also reflects on how her family’s dynamics have evolved. She notes that a few years ago, taking Harvey out independently would have been a significant challenge. However, with Harvey now attending a residential school, she believes he has benefited from increased structure and discipline. “Now he’s gone to a residential school, I feel like he’s been disciplined a lot more. I think he understands a bit more how to communicate with his emotions,” she explains.
Her understanding of Harvey’s specific needs is evident as she details his potential triggers when out and about, such as loud noises like doors banging or a lack of readily available food. Princess acknowledges the effort required to manage these situations: “The only thing is, once he does kick off, you need a lot of strength and you need to learn how to talk to him in order to help him calm down.” She highlights the complementary skills within the sibling trio: “With me, I’m good at the talking and kind of relaxing him, whereas Junior is a lot better at the physical side of it. Honestly, we work well as a team.”
The footage then captures the siblings enjoying their train-themed outing, with Harvey visibly thrilled by the experience.
Princess on Love, Trust, and Navigating Fame
Beyond the family dynamics, Princess also opens up about her own struggles with dating and trust. During a dinner with close friend Heidi Katona, daughter of Kerry Katona, Princess discusses her reservations about relationships. She expresses a desire to focus on her own self-confidence first, admitting that her mother’s tumultuous romantic history has influenced her cautious approach. “I think, I think about my mum, she’s had so many people do her wrong, it’s an eye opener and so my guard is up. I don’t want another relationship yet, I want to be confident in myself first. It would have to be something very special for me to be open about it and post about it,” she shares. Katie Price has been married four times and engaged a total of nine times.
Princess also touches upon the challenges of forming genuine friendships in the public eye. She reveals that since her filming for “The Princess Diaries” season two became known, she’s received numerous messages from people wanting to “hang out” or “be friends.” Her response is firm: “I don’t trust anyone… I don’t want friends like that!” Despite these reservations, her bond with Heidi is strong, with Princess describing them as being like sisters, having both grown up with famous parents.
The episode also touches upon a recent revelation from Princess and Junior, who discovered their mother’s engagement to Lee Andrews via text message earlier this week, adding another layer to the ongoing narrative of their lives under the spotlight.
