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Peter Andre accepts apology from Katie Price over false claims

Peter Andre has accepted an apology and compensation from former wife Katie Price after she admitted making false claims about the singer.

The defamation case, which took place at the High Court in London, relates to claims Price made in interviews that had suggested Andre had cheated on her and that he did not have genuine feelings for Price's son Harvey. The BBC reports that Andre will pay the compensation from the case into a trust fund for Harvey.

Andre's solicitor Mike Brookes said that both parties are happy to now put the case behind them. He said:

"Mr Andre brought these proceedings because his relationship with his children and his reputation are important to him, which Ms Price understands. Mr Andre and Ms Price are pleased that they have reached a compromise to the proceedings and they now wish to put this matter behind them in the interests of their children."

Keith Ashby, Price's solicitor, added: "I confirm what has been said by Mr Brookes, that Ms Price regrets making the comments she made and she is very happy to confirm - as she has said publicly before - that Mr Andre has been a good father to Harvey and has demonstrated his love for him on many occasions."

Watch Peter Andre speak about his music career below: