Princess Diaries premieres tonight

A new ITV2 reality show follows Princess Andre as she builds her own public life while family dynamics and past headlines echo in the background.

Princess Diaries draws mixed reactions as Princess Andre steps into the spotlight

The Princess Diaries on ITV2 follows Princess Andre as she navigates life in the public eye, exploring business ideas and higher profile events while aiming to establish her own brand. Viewers on social media debated the premiere, with some expressing sympathy for Katie Price as fans weighed the impact of her absence from the show and the ongoing family tensions. The episode also offers a glimpse into Princess’s drive to carve out a path for herself beyond the family name.

Katie Price appears only via a voice note in the first episode, and several public statements from her have framed the unfolding narrative around who controls Princess’s career and how the family is portrayed. Princess addresses personal memories and pressures of glamour culture, while highlighting entrepreneurial ambitions such as a makeup business. The blend of personal history and professional pursuit sets a tone that is at once nostalgic and business minded.

This launch taps into a familiar reality TV pattern: a next generation stepping into a legacy brand. The show tests how much room there is for Princess to define herself outside the Katie Price and Peter Andre story line, while revealing how a family feud can still drive audience engagement. ITV2 faces a balancing act: lean into candid moments and risk perception shifts, or emphasize personal growth and entrepreneurship and risk alienating viewers craving drama. The broader question is whether such programs help young stars build resilience or simply echo old headlines that tug at the show’s branding as much as the star’s.

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Time will tell if the spotlight helps Princess craft a distinct voice beyond her family name.