Princess Andre Finds Hope in Dads Love Story

Princess Andre Finds Hope in Dads Love Story

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has told how her dad Peter's relationship with her step-mum has given her hope that 'true love does work', after being left with her 'guard up' from witnessing all her mother's many failed romances.

The reality star, 18, has broken her silence on mum Katie's whirlwind marriage after the former glamour model, 47, announced she'd tied the knot with so-called businessman in Dubai last month, just days after they met.

While Princess has remained tight-lipped on Katie's fourth wedding until now, she was reported to be 'completely horrified' and 'deeply concerned' by the news, in the wake of a number of .

In a new interview this weekend, the teenager revealed she was yet to meet her new step dad, but said that while her mum was 'crazy', she's happy if Katie's happy.

However, in the new series of her reality show, The Princess Diaries, the aspiring model made a point to declare that she had never been afraid to tell her parents if she had suspicions about someone close to them.

Princess candidly explained how growing up seeing Katie's tumultuous love life first-hand - which has included four marriages and nine engagements - has made her very guarded.

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Princess Andre has told how her dad Peter's relationship with her step-mum has given her hope that 'true love does work', after being left with her 'guard up' from witnessing all her mother's many failed romances

The reality star, 18, has broken her silence on mum Katie's whirlwind marriage after the former glamour model, 47, announced she'd tied the knot with so-called businessman Lee Andrews in Dubai last month, just days after they met (seen together) 

But while her mother's past has made her wary when it comes to dating, she sweetly said that seeing her dad's relationship with his wife Emily MacDonagh - with whom he shares children Millie, 12, Theo, nine, and Arabella, one - gives her hope (Peter and Emily seen)

'I've seen first-hand what heartbreak can look like, and my mum is the prime example,' she says in one episode, according to The Sun.

'She's had so many people do her wrong, and growing up seeing that has given me an eye-opener of what people can really be like.'

But while her mother's past has made her wary when it comes to dating, she sweetly said that seeing her dad's relationship with his wife Emily MacDonagh - with whom he shares children Millie, 12, Theo, nine, and Arabella, one - gives her hope.

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She added: 'Because of that, my guard is up. But obviously, I see my dad and Emily, and think true love does work.'

Princess went on to explain that she didn't want to be expecting the worst out of people because of what she'd seen Katie go through, but insisted that she was still 'switched-on' and ready to tell her parents if she disliked someone.

She said: 'It’s the worst way to live your life, thinking that [people are going to use you]. You can’t always be thinking of the negatives, but you have to be prepared.

'I’m quite switched on, even when it comes to my parents’ friends. I’ll tell Mum and Dad: "Hmm, I don’t like that person." I tell them if I’m suspicious of anyone around them.'

It comes after it was reported that Princess had taken matters into her own hands after getting 'alarm bells' over Katie's sudden marriage to Lee.

In the new series of her reality show, The Princess Diaries, the aspiring model made a point to declare that she had never been afraid to tell her parents if she had suspicions about someone close to them 

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It comes after it was reported that Princess had taken matters into her own hands after getting 'alarm bells' over Katie's sudden marriage to Lee 

Since the nuptials last month, Lee's facade has since crumbled, with accusations of using , appearing on an escort site and having a colourful history with women.

Several of his ex-partners have made a slew of bombshell accusations against him, and issued public warnings to Katie, urging her to 'run for the hills'.

And according to reports, Princess helped stage an intervention between her mum and Lee's exes before Katie jetted back to Dubai for her honeymoon. 

'Princess learnt about her mum's wedding online like everyone else and has been completely horrified', a source told The Sun.

'She's read the stories and all the stuff on TikTok about his ex wives and instantly alarm bells started ringing.'

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The insider continued: 'Princess is very sharp and realised straight away that if her mum wouldn't listen to her or any of their family, she might take on board what women in the same situation have had to say about it all.

'She saw her mum a few days ago and forced her to speak to his exes to hear their side of the story.' 

The source added Princess is 'utterly heartbroken and deeply concerned' about her mum's new marriage.

While Katie's sister Sophie has also hinted at her disapproval of Katie and Lee's whirlwind romance and said their podcast would be ' paused' for the foreseeable future 

While Katie's sister Sophie has also hinted at her disapproval of Katie and Lee's whirlwind romance and said their podcast would be '.

 Earlier this month, Sophie shared a video of rolling British fields with the caption: 'This and never stepping foot in Dubai,' after telling her followers she'd had 'one hell of a week' following news of the wedding. 

But despite the concern around their marriage, Katie has continued to defend her new husband, previously declaring she is 'a grown a**e woman' and 'will do what I want to do'.

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While this week, she targeted her ire at Lee's ex , branding her an 'irrelevant troll' in an explosive rant.

Alana - who Lee proposed to in the exact same location and way he popped the question to Katie just four months earlier - had shared a scathing post where she accused him of 'conning his own father' and 'taking everything you have until you have nothing left and have to rely on him.'

Mother-of-five Katie fumed in response: '@larnaapercival I know rejection doesn't feel nice and I'm married to @wesleeeandrews the man you want and will never have again.

'Your constant lies and put-downs is clearly showing how bitter you are, go live your life little girl. I know the truth and your now embarrassing yourself, go and have the little respect for yourself that's left. 

'I know all about you and who you are at least I'm the real woman he has found and deserves, but please just enjoy watching us build our empire as I'm having his child.

While this week, she targeted her ire at Lee's ex Alana Percival (pictured), branding her an 'irrelevant troll' in an explosive rant 

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'I'll enjoy the ride and big d**k energy now, I'm in the saddle, he's the most beautiful human I know who never took anything from you. I'm the real feminine woman he deserves, not the male version you are.

'Now disappear under that bridge you irrelevant little troll.'

While she alsoinsisted that Lee did not punch her BFF Kerry Katona's boyfriend Paolo Margaglione after reports of a bust-up between the two in , leaving her and the Atomic Kitten singer's 22-year friendship 'strained'. 

Kerry and her toyboy beau jetted off to the UAE for a sun-kissed Valentine's Day trip, where they joined Katie and her new husband. But Paolo flew home after just 14 hours following the alleged punch-up.

The alteration was said to have happened when Paolo deemed Lee to be talking to Katie in an 'aggressive manner'. 

Speaking on her Instagram Stories, Katie not only denied the reports but also said Kerry and Paolo would be 'special guests' at her second wedding back in the UK - despite claims Lee is .

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'Oh my god you guys, there is so much speculation going around at the moment about me and Lee, I don't know what the fascination is'. 

'But one thing I will clear up, there has not been any punch up, punches thrown, between Lee and Paolo, if anything we had a good day and celebrated with them'. 

While she also insisted that Lee did not punch her BFF Kerry Katona's boyfriend Paolo Margaglione after reports of a bust-up between the two in Dubai , leaving her and the Atomic Kitten singer's 22-year friendship 'strained' (seen all together) 

She continued: 'And that was it, we had a great day, I don't know where these stories have come from, Lee has never ever been aggressive, angry, or spoken to me in any sort of way, we are so in love and he is my absolute teddy bear'.

'We can't can't wait to get back to the UK to have a big wedding with all our family, friends and obviously Kerry and Paolo will be our special guests'.

Kerry and Katie's 22-year friendship is said to have  last year went on tour together. 

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'Lee was having some cross words with Katie. Paolo then appeared and stepped in. Lee seemed to be very angry and was shouting at him,' a source told The Sun

'It all got very heated and Lee threw some punches and one of them landed Paolo square on the head. It was crazy to see this play out. The situation seemed to be pretty heated but then it erupted very quickly. It all happened so fast.'

The insider said Paolo was 'shocked', while Katie was also said to be reeling from the unexpected fallout. 

Kerry said this week their holiday was cut short because of a 'work emergency' - but now sources have said she is 'really upset' with what happened.

The mother-of-five wasn't said to be present when the alleged row took place but heard about it from Paolo.

The insider added the TV personality 'loves Katie' but has now 'seen a side to Lee they don't like'. 

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In her new! magazine column, Kerry didn't mention the fall out but did say it was an abrupt end to the holiday.

She wrote: 'Unfortunately during the trip, Paolo had to go back to the UK for a work emergency. 

'I got to spend literally 14 hours with him before he had to leave, which meant I was left alone in Dubai, which we were both gutted about.'

Plans for a UK wedding come despite reports businessman Lee is banned from leaving the UAE.

It was claimed the British born Lee spent three weeks locked up in a jail for allegedly forging his ex-girlfriend's signature to take out a £200,000 loan in her name and has been banned from leaving the United Arab Emirates. He denies this, but as yet, does not appear to have left the country.

Insiders told the Daily Mail that he allegedly applied for a £200,000 mortgage on behalf of personal trainer partner Dina Taji without her knowledge last year.

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