'This is a very special Christmas'

Peter and Emily Andre share their excitement about their first Christmas with baby Belle, their focus on family time and their plans for 2025

- SHELLEY SPADONI

When singer and actor Peter Andre and his wife, NHS doctor Emily, invite OK! along for an exclusive photo shoot, we get an enticing glimpse of the warm, bustling atmosphere of their stunning, family-filled home, which is looking extremely festive.

The devoted parents are clearly used to multitasking, as they chat, make cups of tea for the crew and cuddle eight-month-old Arabella between shots. They also share children Millie, 10, and Theo, eight, while Peter has Princess, 17, and Junior, 19, from his previous marriage.

Peter, 51, and Emily, 35 - who celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary next year - open up about looking forward to special family time after a hectic year, why elements of the festive season are bittersweet, and their thoughts on adding to their brood...

Peter and Emily, you have such a beautiful home...

Peter: Ah, thank you. We're feeling very Christmassy, too! We love where we live. We're in the 'last village before London' and there's a real community feel. Everyone knows everyone here. When I'm away, Emily has friends and neighbours she can call on.

Emily: As for the house, the decor is quite simple and that's what we like. With five children, you have to think practical! Although we have just got a new pale grey sofa - I don't know what we were thinking!

Peter: This year, because we had Belle [Arabella] and I have been filming overseas a lot, we thought it would be nice to ask this company, Flair & Foliage, to come in and do the decorations. It's gorgeous - they've done a whole display at the front door, and the lights come on in the evening.

Emily: Last night, I had all the younger kids in their matching Christmas PJs, we had dinner in front of the TV and watched Home Alone 2. So cute!

Does this Christmas feel special, as it's Belle's first?