Katie Price enjoyed a socially-distanced reunion with her terminally-ill mother Amy, who has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, as they saw each other for the first time in ten weeks on Thursday.
The former glamour model, 42, appeared in great spirits as she brought her eldest child Harvey, 18, along while her beloved parent was joined by her husband Paul at their home.
Despite being separated by a fence, the group made the best of the ‘bittersweet’ meeting by engaging in a lively conversation after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson lightened the laws on the nation’s coronavirus lockdown.
Together again: Katie Price reunited with her terminally-ill mother Amy after 10 weeks apart on Thursday (pictured with son Harvey and step-dad Paul)
The former Loose Women panellist couldn’t contain her delight as she reached over to her mother from a distance alongside her son.
Katie nailed sporty chic in a black shirt dress, which she styled with platform trainers and a trendy bumbag.
With her dark tresses worn in a ponytail, the Brighton native complemented her features with matte foundation.
Amy, who was diagnosed with the condition in 2017, grinned from ear-to-ear as she relished in the rare company of her loved ones.
In good company: The former glamour model, 42, appeared in great spirits as she brought her eldest child Harvey, 18, along
Cheery: Her beloved parent, who has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, was joined by her husband Paul at their home
Over the moon: The former Loose Women panellist couldn’t contain her delight as she reached over to her mother from a distance alongside her son
All in the details: Katie nailed sporty chic in a black shirt dress, which she styled with platform trainers and a trendy bumbag
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a condition in which the lungs become scarred, which results in breathing difficulties.
IPF kills more people in the UK than leukaemia, brain or stomach cancer – yet few people have heard of it and research is chronically underfunded, according to experts.
On their reunion, sources recently told MailOnline: ‘It was wonderful news to receive – however bittersweet as Katie cannot yet give her mother a cuddle.
‘Amy has been in isolation for more than ten weeks, she was one of the first into the shielding program…
Her happy place: Amy, who was diagnosed with the condition in 2017, grinned from ear-to-ear as she relished in the rare company of her loved ones
Keeping warm: She wore a white padded jacket as she wrapped up against the slightly-chilly weather
Tender moments: After the meeting, the media personality sweetly embraced Harvey, who recently turned 18
Radiant: With her dark tresses worn in a ponytail, the Brighton native complemented her features with matte foundation
‘Being such a close knit family it has been odd not being able to be physically greet one another. Katie is as many others in their situation still very cautious – it is the new normal and how life is going to be for some time to come…
‘Katie will be the first over to her mum’s when cuddle gate is over!’
In April, Katie was forced to communicate with Amy through a window due to the coronavirus crisis in scenes on her reality show.
In the one-off special for My Crazy Life, the TV star was left shocked to discover the UK has plunged into lockdown after being released from The Priory following a string of personal issues.
Sweet: The pair continued to cuddle as they made their way home
So close yet so far away: On their reunion, sources recently told MailOnline: ‘It was wonderful news to receive – however bittersweet as Katie cannot yet give her mother a cuddle’
‘I can’t even hug her, it’s so, so sad’: The reality star previously fought back tears as she reflected on being separated from her mum
The reality star fought back tears as she reflected on being separated from her mum, detailing: ‘I can’t even hug her, it’s so, so sad.’
In the heartbreaking clip, the media personality detailed her rehab experience, before explaining her surprise at the previous isolation requirements held in place by the government following her stint.
During a phone conversation, she said: ‘I’ve come out the hospital, realising everyone has gone and isolated themselves!’
Off they go: Katie and Harvey linked arms as they walked back to her car
Tasty snack: The celebrity offspring tucked into a biscuit as he enjoyed some quality time with his mother
On the mend: The brunette was spotted outside the The Priory in February, following a host of rehab stints over the past two years in the wake of legal issues and substance abuse
The former I’m A Celebrity star was later seen arriving at Amy’s house, with the pair sharing a kiss through a window and holding their hands up against a door.
‘Love you and I’ll see you soon’, Katie sadly told her mum, who falls within the high risk category of those more vulnerable to COVID-19 due to her terminal lung condition.
She was spotted outside the The Priory in February, following a host of rehab stints over the past two years in the wake of legal issues and substance abuse.
The episode saw Katie in the run up to her breakdown as she tried to cope with bankruptcy and her split from on-off fiancé Kris Boyson.
She last visited The Priory in September 2018 and spent 28 days in the facility after her family urged her to seek help following wild partying antics in Mallorca.
At the time, she was confronted by her loved ones after shocking footage emerged of her rapping ‘I love coke’ during a booze-fuelled hen do.
The mother-of-five broke down after the intervention and admitted she needed help to get over her chaotic behaviour, which she blamed on her PTSD.
In November 2019, she was declared bankrupt at a court after facing further legal action over her spiralling debts, said to be worth £800,000.
The CBB star had been pursued by creditors and the taxman after revealing she has spent her entire £45million fortune.
Heartbreaking: In April, Katie was forced to communicate with Amy through a window due to the coronavirus crisis in scenes on her reality show
‘Love you and I’ll see you soon’: The former I’m A Celebrity star was later seen arriving at Amy’s house, with the pair sharing a kiss through a window and holding their hands up against a door
Candid: In November 2019, she was declared bankrupt at a court after facing further legal action over her spiralling debts, said to be worth £800,000