"Growing up there was a lot of attention around us": Princess and Junior Andre speak out
Being born into the spotlight isn’t always the dream people expect it to be. Recently, Princess and Junior Andre – the children of Katie Price and Peter Andre – opened up about growing up under scrutiny, and the “tough times” that came with it. Their heartfelt confessions made during the This Morning anti-bullying campaign have touched many, shining a new light on the side of fame few get to see.
When two famous siblings talk honestly about their own struggles, people listen. The Andrees’ latest move: joining This Morning’s anti-bullying campaign, Know The Signs, and speaking to students at Mill Hill County High School. Both revealed that being constantly watched took its toll, especially during their school years.
Siblings share personal battles with bullying
Junior and Princess didn’t sugarcoat their childhood. For Junior, relentless public attention wasn’t flattering:
“Growing up there was a lot of attention around us and around our family.”
Princess revealed how deeply bullying hit her:
“I did experience tough times at school... people saying stuff about my appearance, or family stuff.”
Their school visit wasn’t just for show. As they chatted to Anti Bullying Ambassadors, Junior highlighted how fame followed them even in classrooms:
“We have grown up in a famous known family and that came with its trials and tribulations at school, there was a lot of unwanted attention, so we've experienced our fair share of things as well.”
Family history, ongoing struggles, and the ‘Know The Signs’ push
The siblings' experiences are rooted in their family’s story. Junior recounted that even their dad, pop star Peter Andre, faced bullying “for his appearance, for the things he was into, basically everything, and he carries things from his childhood and that can affect you forever.” Princess echoed this sentiment, reflecting on their brother Harvey’s public battle with online abuse:
“Even with Harvey [Price, their older brother], we've seen it growing up how much online abuse he gets. It is actually disgusting. And thank God Harv can not understand it.”
Princess also admitted that talking about her pain was never easy:
“I found it really hard to speak to people and to tell my friends and to tell my parents because I always had a fear of not being understood and I kind of felt embarrassed and ashamed.”
Their appearance on This Morning, supported by presenters Ben Shephard and Cat Deeley, turned private hurt into public action. The campaign urges both parents and students to spot early signs and act.
Public interest surges as ‘The Princess Diaries’ breaks records
People’s curiosity about the Price-Andre clan shows no sign of waning. ITV confirmed that the third season of Princess’s reality show, The Princess Diaries, released earlier in 2026, saw streaming figures soar. Viewing was up by 26% compared to the previous series in February, reaching four million streams. The appetite for genuine stories stands out, and with their honest reflections, Junior and Princess give viewers something to relate to, possibly encouraging more open dialogue on growing up in the limelight.
The campaign Know The Signs, championed by the siblings, is making waves. ITV and reports in the Mirror have helped spread their message. There’s hope that conversations about bullying—online and at school—will no longer go unheard.
Community response and what’s next?
Princess praised the Anti Bullying Ambassadors for speaking out and supporting each other, saying she struggled to do the same during her own experience. Their example is encouraging students to open up about their struggles and seek help without fear. As the campaign continues and The Princess Diaries attracts big audiences, could more young people now find the confidence to “know the signs” and make their voices heard?
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Katie Price's children Princess and Junior Andre speak out on 'tough times' growing up
