Peter Andre’s family recently opened up about a hilarious and unexpectedly sweet childhood confession involving his son Junior, revealing a side of their family dynamic that many viewers had never seen before. Before Dr. Emily MacDonagh became Peter’s wife and officially became his stepmother, young Junior had developed a strong childhood crush on her. In fact, the young boy was so attached to Emily that he reportedly became upset when he discovered she was dating his father, insisting that she was supposed to be his girlfriend instead.

The amusing family story was revealed during the latest episode of Princess Andre’s ITV2 reality series, The Princess Diaries. The 21-year-old aspiring singer, who is the son of Peter Andre and Katie Price, was left embarrassed when his younger sister Princess decided to reveal the secret on camera. While spending time together during a family barbecue in the garden, Princess asked her father Peter about the moment he realised he was in love with Emily, his wife since 2015.

Peter explained that he and Emily had known each other as friends for around two years before their relationship became romantic in 2012. By that time, Junior and Princess had already known Emily for years, having first met her when they were very young. Junior was around five years old, while Princess was only three when they were introduced to the woman who would later become their stepmother.

Princess reflected on how long Emily had been part of their lives, saying she had known her for “literally my whole life” before turning to her brother and exposing his childhood feelings. She revealed that Junior had actually fancied Emily when they were younger, a confession that immediately caused laughter among the family.

Although Junior appeared slightly embarrassed by the revelation, he joined in with the joke and even admitted that he remembered the moment clearly. He recalled becoming emotional when Peter told him that Emily was his girlfriend.

Junior jokingly asked his sister whether he had cried at the time, before explaining that he had apparently reacted by telling his father, “No, she’s my girlfriend.” The funny childhood memory showed just how attached he had become to Emily before fully understanding the relationship between her and his father.

Princess continued teasing her older brother, saying there were certain moments between them that they would never allow each other to forget, and this was definitely one of those stories. She also remembered another moment from their childhood when the family was camping outside in the garden. According to Princess, Junior had wanted Emily to sleep in his tent because he was so fond of her at the time.

Today, Emily is an important part of the Andre family. She and Peter share three children together. Their daughter Millie was born in 2014, before the couple married in a beautiful ceremony at Mamhead House in Devon in July 2015. They later welcomed their son Theo in 2016 and their youngest daughter Arabella Rose in 2024.

During the same episode, Peter also opened up about the rules he has for his children as they grow older, particularly when it comes to relationships. The discussion turned toward Princess possibly moving into Junior’s larger bedroom now that he has moved out and is living with his girlfriend, Jasmine Orr.

Princess jokingly asked her father what would happen if she got a boyfriend and whether he would be allowed to sleep upstairs. Peter’s response showed his protective side, explaining that he would not allow her boyfriend to stay overnight in her room. Even though Princess is now an adult, Peter admitted that his rules would remain strict, saying that either the boyfriend would have to sleep downstairs or Princess would have to.

The episode also explored Princess’s relationship with her mother Katie Price and the challenges of growing up around a very public family life. Princess admitted that she struggles to keep up with her mother’s dramatic romantic history and described Katie’s love life as unpredictable. While she admitted she does not always follow every detail, she said the most important thing is that her mother is happy.

Katie recently married her fourth husband, Lee Andrews, a Dubai-based businessman, only weeks after they first met. Princess explained that her mother’s life can often feel chaotic, but she hopes Katie finds happiness and peace.

During the show, Katie also shared advice with Junior and Princess about handling money and fame. She warned them that wealth can sometimes attract people with the wrong intentions and encouraged them to be careful about who they allow into their lives. Katie explained that money alone does not create happiness and that the people around you are what truly matter.

She also reminded her children that they have witnessed situations where people tried to take advantage of her success and public image. Her hope is that Junior and Princess have learned from those experiences and understand the importance of keeping a trusted and genuine circle.

The third season of The Princess Diaries marks a new chapter for the family, as it features appearances from both of Princess’s parents, Peter Andre and Katie Price. Their participation comes after the former couple reportedly agreed to stop speaking negatively about each other publicly.

However, their complicated history has continued to attract attention, with recent events testing whether that agreement can remain intact. Despite the ups and downs surrounding their family life, the latest episode highlighted the close bond between Peter, his children, and Emily, while also revealing a funny childhood memory that Junior may never be able to escape.