Peter Andre defends ‘spoiling’ his son Junior with lavish birthday present

Peter Andre and his wife Emily MacDonagh pulled out all the stops on Thursday to attend the Caudwell Children Butterfly Ball, and they were in the best company as they appeared alongside Peter's children with former wife Katie Price – Junior Andre, 17, and 15-year-old Princess.MORE: Emily Andre shares rare photo of young son Theo showing off his skillsThe family posed for several pictures together and looked incredibly elegant.WATCH: Peter Andre reveals his pride after son Junior first performanceWhile Peter and Junior wore matching black suits, with the teenager opting to accessorise it with a red tie and Peter opting for just a red pocket square, the ladies looked glamorous in gowns.STORY: Peter Andre’s wife Emily shows off bizarre new allergy device in sunkissed selfieREAD: Peter and Emily Andre share incredible pictures of 'beautiful' weekend with childrenEmily dazzled in a figure-hugging scarlet dress, featuring spaghetti straps and a V neck, which she accessorised with a sparkly clutch. To complete the look, the mother-of-two wore her long hair straight and tucked behind her ears.

Peter Andre has revealed he shut down Princess’s request for a puppy for her 15th birthday as it wouldn’t be fair on the dog.  Princess will be turning 15 this week, and dad Peter, 49, revealed that she always wants him to get her a puppy for her birthday, however her schedule means it wouldn’t be a feasible option right now.  He explained in his column for OK! magazine: ‘It’s Princess’ 15th birthday this week and although like every year she is desperate for a dog, I always have to explain that it’s not just a six-month commitment.

Peter Andre has been forced to deny daughter Princess the gift of a dog for her 15th birthday. Writing in his weekly column, singer Pete, 49, who is mum to Princess and 17 year old son Junior with ex-wife Katie Price, warns that "a dog is not just a six-month commitment" as he debates what else to buy. Here, he also discusses son Junior's new single Slide making it to the top spot in the iTunes chart, and why his own tune Mysterious Girl is still one of his favourite summer bangers.

Peter Andre took to Instagram on Wednesday to wish his eldest daughter, Princess, a happy 15th birthday but hilariously warned her: "NO, you can't go on Love Island". Peter, 49, shares Princess, who he affectionately calls "Bista", and her brother Junior, 17, with his ex-wife Katie Price, who he met on the 2004 series of ITV's I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here.The star, who is now married to Emily Andre, 32, with whom he shares two children, Amelia and Theo, reposted a video that Princess had posted about her 15th birthday. As he wished his eldest daughter a happy birthday, he described her as "kind, loving, moody and caring".

Peter Andre has dealt a cruel blow to daughter Princess on her birthday after lavishing Junior with a car. Mysterious Girl star Peter spoke to New! magazine about Princess’ upcoming birthday. Last week, he was slammed for buying Junior a flash new motor.

Junior Andre recently launched his first single, Slide, and since then, his music career is the only thing on his mind.MORE: Princess Andre stuns in navy blue bridesmaid dress at Katie Price's younger sister's weddingThe star rarely posts family updates on social media and has been dedicated to promoting the launch of his first song for months – even on Friday, as his mum, Katie Price, headed to Lewes Crown Court to find out if she would be jailed for breaking a restraining order.WATCH: Peter Andre reveals his pride after son Junior's first performanceJust minutes after it was announced that Katie avoided jail but would have to do 170 hours of community service and pay £1,500 costs, the 17-year-old took to his Stories to proudly reveal that his song Slide was number three in Today's Apple Music Hits, behind Burna Boy's Last Last and Gorillaz' Cracker Island (feat. Thundercat).RELATED: Peter Andre defends ‘spoiling’ his son Junior with lavish birthday presentSEE: Peter Andre's daughter Princess models sparkling ring just like Emily's - photoThe screengrab, which featured a picture of Drake, read: "Can't believe I'm next to Drake." Junior is proud of his first single's successDespite his mother's court drama, this has no doubt been Junior's best week of his life, as he revealed on his Instagram earlier this week."How has it already been one week since my Slide launch party‼️ Thank you so much to everyone who came down, and everyone who's showing Slide more love and support than I could ever have imagined."He added: "Appreciate every single one of you.

Emily Andre debuted a bizarre new look as she stepped out to enjoy the sunshine on Tuesday. MORE: Peter Andre's wife Emily shares sweet glimpse into 'family fun' with her childrenTaking to her Instagram stories, the 32-year-old shared an unusual sunkissed selfie giving centre stage to her new allergy device.

Peter Andre has defended his decision to buy his son Junior an Audi for his 17th birthday. Writing in his weekly column, singer Pete, 49, says the vehicle wasn't a brand model as he doesn't think that would "set the right example". Here, he also discusses spending quality time with his NHS doctor wife Emily and why he turned down Robbie Williams' offer to play in Soccer Aid.

I'm A Celebrity - where he met Katie. On Wednesday, Junior took to the stage and performed Slide for the first time ever.

Junior Andre is having an incredible week, not only has he been celebrating his birthday since Monday, but on Wednesday, the 17-year-old performed his first single, Slide, for the first time.MORE: Peter Andre shows off Junior's impressive birthday cake after dividing fans with giftThe teenager shared his excitement on Instagram earlier in the day, showing him posing in a purple outfit, and writing: "Sun is shining for my first ever performance of Slide tonight. Who's going to be there? 2 days until it drops."WATCH: Peter Andre documents son Junior's first performance of his first single SlideHis dad Peter Andre documented the night on his own Instagram and shared his pride once it was all over.READ: Peter Andre splits opinions with Junior's 17th birthday giftREAD: Peter Andre's jaw-dropping birthday surprise from his children and wife Emily is fit for a royal"Well done tonight son," he wrote alongside a video that showed Junior posing for pictures with fans.A post shared by @officialjunior_andreJunior Andre posed in a purple outfit ahead of his first performanceIn another sweet video of them hugging on stage following his performance, he added: "You have no idea how proud I am of you tonight son.""Born to do it," he said in a third video showing him singing for a large crowd.

Katie Price is gushing over her son Junior Andre, who has made the first step into his new career as a musician. The 17-year-old, who Katie shares with ex-husband Peter Andre, has been teasing new music for months, sharing photographs of him in the studio and promising something big was coming. While Junior has previously shared a teaser clip of his debut single, Slide, and performed it for his immediate family, fans have now been treated to the teenager’s first-ever official performance of the track.

Peter Andre's eldest son, Junior, turned 17 years old this week.MORE: Peter Andre splits opinions with Junior's 17th birthday giftDespite the actual big day being on Monday, the family continued to mark the occasion on Tuesday – this time with a very impressive birthday cake.WATCH: Peter Andre shares happy update following shock theftSharing a picture on Instagram, the father-of-four revealed the incredible creation, a black and gold cake with Junior's name written over white fondant. On the top, 17 gold candles were perfectly positioned next to balls in the same hue.READ: Peter Andre's jaw-dropping birthday surprise from his children and wife Emily is fit for a royalREAD: Peter Andre reveals weight loss secret in heartfelt new post"Happy birthday son.