Katie Price and Peter Andre’s daughter has been forced to respond to critics who claimed she didn’t pay for her new £10,000 car herself.
Princess Andre, 17 – full name Princess Tiaamii Crystal Esther Andre – proudly revealed her white Audi A1 after recently passing her driving test.
The sleek, new vehicle came with a personalised number plate reading ‘Princess’, which instantly caught fans’ attention online.
While many followers flooded the comments with congratulatory messages, some accused her of not buying the car with her own money.
One Instagram user said: ‘Let’s just say Mummy and Daddy bought your new car.’
Another IG user commented: ‘Who bought your new car ??? Bet your dad did.’
Unfazed by the backlash, Princess responded by firmly stating that she paid for the car herself, writing: ‘These comments are so funny. To everyone out there, yes I work and yes I earn my own money which I’m super proud of and so thankful that I am lucky enough to buy my own car xx.’
(Picture by @princess_andre)
She’s previously shared her ambition of becoming a millionaire before she turns 20 – and she’s clearly on track.
The young influencer already has brand deals with major names like Superdrug and PrettyLittleThing and is also launching her own jewellery line.
Princess is also expected to star in an upcoming reality TV show focused on her modelling journey, family dynamics, and growing career in the public eye.
Her new ITV show will follow Princess as she finds her feet at the milestone age of 18, while becoming a celebrity in her own right.
Despite her mother’s reality TV background, it has been revealed that 46-year-old Katie will not appear in the new show.
However, it has been confirmed that her famous father, Peter, 52, and his wife Emily will make an appearance alongside Princess’ brother Junior Andre.
Despite the excitement, some fans expressed concern that the flashy personalised plate could attract unwanted attention, urging her to stay cautious.
Her mum, Katie – no stranger to controversy behind the wheel – commented on the post with a mix of pride and worry: ‘So proud and so scared at the same time. My baby girl turns 18 next month too so lots of exciting things we will be doing together.’
Princess’s dad, Peter, also spoke out about her achievement in his column, revealing she had kept him guessing throughout the process.
‘She kept telling me she failed four times,’ Peter wrote. ‘But you know what they say – or maybe don’t say! – The fifth time’s a charm.’
He added that he believes the delays actually worked in her favour and has made her a safer and more confident driver.
‘As I said to her, it’s actually better that it’s taken a while for her to pass because at least she knows now that she genuinely deserves to pass and she can feel confident on the roads,’ he explained.
Peter also praised her driving skills, saying: ‘I went in the car with her the other day and she was actually really good.’
Though he once gifted a £25,000 car to her older brother Junior when he passed his test, Princess has made it clear she wants to pave her own way.
She’s made it clear on social media that she is determined to earn her success, steering away from leaning on her famous parents for handouts.
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