For most of her life,Ā Princess AndreĀ has been smiling in the spotlight ā the golden-haired daughter of two of Britainās most famous faces,Ā Katie PriceĀ andĀ Peter Andre. But now, at just 18, the teenager has spoken out in a way no one expected ā and her words have left the nation stunned’
āSometimes it feels like Iām the message they send to each other,ā Princess admitted quietly. āLike theyāre using me to hurt each other ā and Iām the one who ends up bleeding.ā
Her voice trembled as she revealed how years of tension between her estranged parents have taken a toll on her own sense of peace and identity.
šļøĀ A Childhood in the Crossfire
Princess was only two years old when her parentsā fairytale romance collapsed in 2009. What followed was more than a divorce ā it became one of the most public, drawn-out separations in British celebrity history.
While both Peter and Katie have repeatedly said they love their children more than anything, their long-running feud has often spilled into the public eye. Legal disputes, media spats, and conflicting interviews have turned what should have been private pain into tabloid spectacle.
Now, Princess says the emotional fallout has never truly faded.
āI love both of them,ā she said. āBut there were years when I felt like I couldnāt say anything without it being twisted ā when I stayed with Mum, Dad would think I was taking sides. When I stayed with Dad, Mum would feel left out. I was just a kid, but it always felt like a test.ā
š¬Ā āThey See Me as Proof ā Not a Personā
In her recent interview for a youth mental-health podcast, Princess explained that being the daughter of two household names hasnāt always felt glamorous.
āPeople think being famous means your life is perfect,ā she said. āBut behind closed doors, you can feel like a trophy being passed around. They donāt do it on purpose ā theyāre just still angry at each other, even after all these years.ā
Her confession struck a chord with listeners, who praised her courage for speaking up about the emotional impact of parental conflict.
āWhen Mum and Dad argue through the media, itās like they forget thereās a real person reading it ā their daughter. I wish theyād just stop using me to make a point.ā
ā¤ļøĀ Between Two Homes ā and Two Worlds
Princess splits her time between her fatherās orderly Surrey home and her motherās lively household in Sussex. She describes the contrast as ātwo completely different worlds.ā
āDadās place feels calm ā he likes structure, routines, quiet nights. Mumās house is chaos and laughter and dogs barking at midnight. Theyāre both amazing in their own way, but Iāve learned to adjust every time I switch houses.ā
But constant change has left its mark.
āSometimes I donāt know who I am ā the girl in Dadās quiet world or the one in Mumās whirlwind. Maybe Iām both.ā
Her words reveal a level of self-awareness beyond her years ā and a maturity that fans say neither parent has ever quite given her credit for.
šĀ A Silent Plea
Despite her calm delivery, Princessās sadness was unmistakable. She said her greatest wish is for peace ā not perfection.
āI donāt need them to be friends,ā she said softly. āI just need them to stop using me to prove whoās the better parent. Iām not a headline. Iām their daughter.ā
She also admitted that her growing independence ā modelling, social media work, and appearing in family-focused TV shows ā has only intensified the scrutiny.
āEvery photo I post, people say, āOh, she looks like her dad today,ā or, āSheās acting like her mum.ā Iām not trying to be either of them. I just want to be Princess.ā
š¹Ā A Message for Other Kids
In a powerful closing message, Princess turned her pain into advice for other young people dealing with family conflict.
āIf your parents are arguing, remember itās not your job to fix it. You didnāt cause it ā and you donāt have to carry it. Youāre allowed to love them both.ā
She also revealed that she has started therapy to manage anxiety and to āfind her own voice outside the family drama.ā
āItās helping me separate their story from mine. Because for too long, people have told my story for me ā and now, Iām taking it back.ā
š«Ā The Girl Who Grew Up Under the Flashbulbs
As Princess Andre steps into adulthood, sheās proving that sheās more than just her parentsā child. Sheās a young woman brave enough to confront the pain behind the glamour ā and to speak the truth, even when it hurts.
And for the first time, she says she feels lighter.
āI canāt control what they do,ā she smiled softly. āBut I can control how I move forward. Iām not their weapon anymore. Iām just me.ā