Katie Price and Peter Andre kick off son Junior’s 15th birthday celebrations

Katie Price and Peter Andre shared a friendly exchange as they marked their son Junior’s 15th birthday on Saturday by sharing sweet throwback snaps. 

The television personality, 42, was simply bursting with pride as she shared a photo of herself kissing a younger Junior on the cheek. 

Pete, 47, commented on the post: ‘He’s a good boy. I’m so so proud’, and when one follower praised him for being amicable with his ex-wife, he replied: ‘we’re friends and she’s mummy so of course’. 

Happy Birthday! Katie Price and Peter Andre marked their son Junior’s 15th birthday on Saturday by sharing sweet throwback snaps

Katie penned: ‘Happy 15th birthday to my mini me in many ways and so proud of the young man he is turning out to be his dad and me have done a good job, excited for today when he comes home for a surprise.’

Pete commented: ‘He’s a good boy. I’m so so proud.’

One follower wrote: ‘this is lovely commenting on each others status – lovely to see’, to which Pete replied: ‘we’re friends and she’s mummy so of course’.

Sweet: Katie penned: 'Happy 15th birthday to my mini me in many ways and so proud of the young man he is turning out to be his dad and me have done a good job'

Sweet: Katie penned: ‘Happy 15th birthday to my mini me in many ways and so proud of the young man he is turning out to be his dad and me have done a good job’

Friendly: When one follower praised him for being amicable with his ex-wife, he replied: 'we’re friends and she’s mummy so of course'

Friendly: When one follower praised him for being amicable with his ex-wife, he replied: ‘we’re friends and she’s mummy so of course’

He's growing up! The Mysterious Girl hitmaker also uploaded his own birthday post, which showed Junior over the years with different haircuts

He’s growing up! The Mysterious Girl hitmaker also uploaded his own birthday post, which showed Junior over the years with different haircuts

He wrote: 'Son, words cannot explain how much love there is for you. I am proud of you for the kind, loving, funny, caring son you are. You are my son, yes but I also have a best friend in you'

He wrote: ‘Son, words cannot explain how much love there is for you. I am proud of you for the kind, loving, funny, caring son you are. You are my son, yes but I also have a best friend in you’

The Mysterious Girl hitmaker also uploaded his own birthday post, which showed Junior over the years with different haircuts. 

His latest one, a buzzcut in lockdown, led Pete to joke Junior was turning into a gangster after the teen shaved one of his eyebrows. 

He wrote: ‘Son, words cannot explain how much love there is for you. I am proud of you for the kind, loving, funny, caring son you are. You are my son, yes but I also have a best friend in you. I know you’re gonna say I’m wet BUT, accept the fact that we all love you so much. Especially me. HAPPY 15th BIRTHDAY. I have some great surprises this morning so when you finally get your a**e out of bed you’ll see.

‘Big up mandem. Ting Ting. Man like junior. Init fam! #gforgreeknotgangsta @officialjunior_andre’. 

Thoughtful: Katie's other ex husband Kieran Hayler also commented on the milestone: 'Happy birthday @officialjunior_andre the most mature, kind and responsible 15 year old I know'

Thoughtful: Katie’s other ex husband Kieran Hayler also commented on the milestone: ‘Happy birthday @officialjunior_andre the most mature, kind and responsible 15 year old I know’

Co-parenting: Junior and Princess have been splitting their time with dad Pete and their mum Katie during lockdown

Co-parenting: Junior and Princess have been splitting their time with dad Pete and their mum Katie during lockdown

Katie’s other ex husband Kieran Hayler also commented on the milestone: ‘Happy birthday @officialjunior_andre the most mature, kind and responsible 15 year old I know’. 

Junior’s birthday comes after the singer revealed he would love his children to one day follow in his footsteps to compete for the glitterball trophy. 

But the singer has expressly forbidden Junior and Princess, 12, from going on Love Island.  

The reality star was considering his children’s futures on TV after Gordon Ramsay’s daughter Tilly was touted for this year’s Strictly. 

Writing in his OK! column, Peter said: ‘I think it’d be a really good show for Bista or Junior to do, because you actually learn a skill. 

‘On the downside, you’ve got to be thick-skinned in this industry and be able to take negative comments from the judges.

Fond memories: Junior's birthday comes after the singer revealed he would love his children to one day follow in his footsteps to compete for the glitterball trophy (pictured in 2015)

Fond memories: Junior’s birthday comes after the singer revealed he would love his children to one day follow in his footsteps to compete for the glitterball trophy (pictured in 2015)

‘As you know, I like watching shows like Love Island, but it’s not something I’d want my kids to do. I said to Junior, “If you want to do a show like that, be the presenter. I just don’t want you to be a contestant.”‘

The star also joked that he would be happy to see his children go on I’m A Celebrity because they came about as a result of the show.

Katie and Peter’s love story began on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here in 2004, when they both appeared on series three of the show.  

They married the following year at Highclere Castle in Hampshire, with the nuptials gaining iconic status due to Katie’s Cinderella-style carriage, her duo of bejewelled pink gowns and Peter’s Disney Prince-inspired hair extensions. 

Much of their life together was documented in forensic detail on their ITV2 Katie And Peter franchise. During this time, the couple welcomed Junior Savva Andreas André in June 2005 and Princess Tiaamii Crystal Esther Andre in June 2007.

In May 2009, the showbiz world was shaken to its core when Katie’s spokesperson announced that their marriage was over, leading to a public slanging match. 

However, the pair appear to be on more amicable terms in recent times as they continue to co-parent their two children during lockdown. 

Way back when: Katie and Peter's love story began on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here in 2004 and they welcomed Junior soon after (pictured in 2005, while pregnant with son Junior)

Way back when: Katie and Peter’s love story began on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here in 2004 and they welcomed Junior soon after (pictured in 2005, while pregnant with son Junior)