Katie’s kids have been quietly urged to distance themselves from her in public (Image: Instagram )

Katie Price is said to be devastated after her children Princess, 17, and Junior, 19, have been quietly urged to distance themselves from her in public — as her chaotic lifestyle continues to cause concern behind the scenes. The former model’s eldest two children, shared with ex-husband Peter Andre, are carving out careers of their own — but without their famous mum by their side.

A source exclusively told Express.co.uk: “There’s been a clear shift. Princess and Junior love their mum but have been advised not to mix business with family, especially when it comes to joint red carpet appearances or interviews. It’s not about cutting her off, it’s about protecting their own brands.” The move comes after a string of controversies surrounding Price, 47, in recent months. In March this year, an arrest warrant was issued for the star after she failed to attend a court hearing relating to her ongoing bankruptcy case.

Princess has been advised to avoid too much association with her mum moving forward (Image: Getty)

Price, who owed creditors over £750,000, claimed to be abroad at the time — but was arrested at Heathrow Airport upon her return and later appeared at the High Court.

However the star has now been discharged from both tax bills. Her tax debt included income tax, VAT, surcharges, and interest, stemmed from self-assessments for the two years up until 2022.

Just weeks earlier, she was slammed by animal rights groups after sharing footage of her new puppy Rookie being taken horse riding, with campaigners saying the dog appeared visibly distressed.

Price has previously faced multiple petitions calling for her to be banned from owning animals due to a series of pet deaths under her care.

“She’s constantly in the headlines for the wrong reasons,” the source added.

“It’s tough for her kids who are trying to build their own reputations. No one wants to see their parent branded ‘toxic’ online, but it’s the reality they’re navigating.”

Katie has battled a string of legal woes (Image: Getty)

A representative for Katie declined to comment when approached by Express.co.uk. Princess, 17, has recently signed several beauty deals and is rumoured to be working on a reality project — without her mother’s involvement.

Meanwhile, 19-year-old Junior is continuing to release music and frequently appears with dad Peter and stepmum Emily at public events.

Despite the rift, Katie recently opened up on The Katie Price Show podcast, saying: “They’re doing their own thing, they’re busy, but I’m always here for them.”

She also reflected on co-parenting with Peter Andre, admitting: “I don’t always agree with things, but at the end of the day we both love the kids and that’s what matters.”

Still, insiders claim it’s a “professional distance” that’s likely to stay in place — at least for now.

The source added: “They’ll never turn their backs on Katie, but when it comes to their careers, they’re being smart. They want to be seen as individuals, not as part of the circus.”