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Katie Price has reportedly married her fiancé Lee Andrews in a very sudden ceremony that has shocked her family, friends and fans just weeks after splitting from ex JJ Slater. If true, it marks the fourth time the TV star has wed after previously marrying Peter Andre, Alex Reid and Kieran Hayler.

The wedding seemingly took place in Dubai to her new beau Lee Andrews, the CEO of Åura Group Future Urban Travel. In photos published by The Sun, Katie and Lee were seen exchanging vows at a quickie Dubai ceremony in matching white outfits. This will likely come as a shock to her five children, Harvey, Junior, Princess, Jett and Bunny, as well as her ex JJ who she only broke up with earlier this month. Psychologist Dr Louise Goddard-Crawley warns her family likely feel "unsettled" by the sudden wedding, and that it can affect "stability" and "routines".

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She adds: "In my experience, sudden and very visible new relationships can feel unsettling for family members because there is little time to adjust or make sense of what is happening. Even when an adult feels confident in their decision, those around them can still experience shock, worry or confusion as they try to understand what this means for the future. "When a relationship ends, it usually takes time for everyone to adapt to a new sense of normality. If that period is very short or missing, it can feel unsettling because we tend to feel safest in familiar patterns and predictability."

Katie, 47, called time on her relationship to MAFS alum JJ, 32, earlier this month after the pair grew apart. JJ unfollowed Katie on Instagram following her sudden engagement, with sources claiming he felt "blindsided" by the proposal.

Louise adds that when people move on suddenly, it can reveal how difficult someone is finding being without an attachment rather than clear readiness for a new relationship. "Being in a relationship can provide comfort, identity and emotional regulation," she says.

"When there is little or no gap between relationships, there is often limited space to grieve or process what has ended, with more focus placed on what feels new and exciting."

But many are most concerned for how her children will react to the news. "For children especially, rapid changes in family structure can bring up mixed feelings," Dr Louise adds. "They may worry about stability, routines and where they fit in, as well as what their role might be in a new family set up. This can be particularly difficult when there has not been a gradual transition where new people are introduced slowly and emotional safety can be built over time.

"Children are also very sensitive to changes in a parent’s emotional state, and what tends to matter most is feeling reassured, emotionally safe and supported through consistency and clear communication."

Katie wore a white busty dress with a cut-out by the stomach for the ceremony, while Lee wore white trousers and a beige linen shirt. The pair kissed were seen beaming and kissing after the ceremony as Katie showed off her dazzling diamond ring.

She told The Sun their love story was "esoteric" explaining that the pair had a strong connection before they'd even met. She added: "That evolved deeper as we connected further within days [getting] matching tattoos, and then both deciding to buy rings for the other." She said that they let "fate" decide that they were right for each other. Dr Louise says: "It is also very natural for co parents to feel concerned when big decisions happen quickly, particularly when children are involved. This is usually less about judgement and more about wanting to ensure that children’s emotional and practical needs remain protected during a period of change."

And it's not just her family and friends that are worried, with fans and members of the public commenting on her impulsive decisions while sharing concern for her mental wellbeing.

"I wonder if some of the public concern about mental wellbeing comes from wider worries about impulsivity and vulnerability," Dr Louise says. News of Katie and Lee's wedding is said to have sparked concern with her family, with a source telling The Sun: "It is moving very fast and they are concerned about Kate’s frame of mind. No one knows who Lee really is and whether he is any good for her." They added that it is "total chaos" at the moment, with "no one" knowing what is happening.

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