Katie Price and Peter Andre are scheduled to be in the same room for the first time in 16 years since their divorce, following a plan by their daughter, Princess. Princess, 19, is launching her own makeup brand and wants both her parents present at the event where her products will be tested by influencers.
Princess revealed the reunion plan on her reality show, "The Princess Diaries." In an episode, she informed her mother of the invitation to her official launch event. "I will probably just invite close family and friends," Princess told her mother. While Price initially fell silent, she responded, "Yeah… I mean, I still haven't met up with your dad face-to-face yet. It is weird, isn't it?"
Princess agreed with her mother's sentiment, adding, "But everything happens for a reason." However, Price offered a veiled remark, stating, "Does it? I think some things could have been avoided but it is what it is and you just move on."
Later, Princess discussed the event with her brother Junior. "It is so important for me that for my official launch, I have as many friends and family there as possible," she said in a confessional. She then told Junior and his girlfriend, "Mum and Dad are in a truce now so I am just gonna invite Mum and Dad and whoever wants to come, comes. It might be quite awkward though."
Junior expressed concern about the potential awkwardness of their parents' first encounter in 16 years, noting, "Yeah, their first time in a room? When I used to perform, I never invited mum and dad to one show so it could be good and they've got a truce." He added, "And it is about you and supporting you so yeah, I love that."
Truce and Reconciliation
Katie Price and Peter Andre announced a truce on their long-standing feud in February of this year, releasing a joint statement. The statement read: "We are both focused on creating a calm and supportive environment for our children. We are hoping this is the start of a positive relationship."
Following this announcement, the pair followed each other on Instagram in April. The couple, who married in 2005, share two children, Junior and Princess, before their divorce in 2009. Friends of the couple have suggested that their children were the primary reason for resolving the acrimony that followed their divorce.
Price recently stated that she "finally feels at peace" with herself, indicating a shift in her perspective on the past. "Do you know what, I'm at peace with myself. It doesn't mean to say I'll ever forget anything," she told The Sun. "But I've just got better things in my life. What's the point in reminiscing about the past like that? I've got no energy for it. I want to put all my energy into me and the future."
Katie Price and Peter Andre confirmed that the acrimony following their divorce had been resolved. Their joint statement further emphasized their commitment to a positive future, stating, "We have reached a mutual agreement, both legally and personally confirming that neither of us will speak negatively about the other going forward. This decision reflects a shared commitment to our family and stability. We want to stand united for our children."