Harvey Price: who is Katie Price’s son, who is his dad Dwight Yorke, and what is prader willi syndrome?

Documentary What Harvey Did Next is on TV in March
Katie Price and her son 19-year-old Harvey Price.Katie Price and her son 19-year-old Harvey Price.
Katie Price and her son 19-year-old Harvey Price.

New BBC documentary, What Harvey Did Next, follows Katie Price’s son Harvey as he goes to college and learns to become more independent of his mother.

Here is everything you need to know about Harvey Price, his family, medical condition, and how to watch the documentary.

Who is Harvey Price?

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Harvey Price is the 19- year- old son of former glamour model Katie Price and former professional footballer Dwight Yorke.

He has made appearances on chat shows Loose Women and Jeremy Vine, and was a focus of the 2021 TV documentary, Katie Price: Harvey and Me.

Harvey has been diagnosed with Septo-optic Dysplasia, as well as autism and Prader-Willi syndrome, which means that he requires constant care.

Last year, Harvey became an ambassador for Mencap, a charity which works with people with learning disabilities.

Who is Harvey Price’s mum, Katie Price?

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Katie Price, 43, is a former glamour model and media personality, who rose to fame modelling for page 3 of The Sun under the pseudonym Jordan.

She appeared on the third series of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, and has starred in several reality TV series including Katie & Peter, and Katie Price: My Crazy Life.

Price began a relationship with Harvey’s father Dwight Yorke in 2001, but they split shortly after she fell pregnant in 2002.

Price has also written six autobiographies, 1 novels, and two series of children’s books.

BIRMINGHAM - MARCH 20:  Dwight Yorke of Aston Villa scores his second goal of the match and the winning goal during the FA Premier Leage match between Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday held on March 20, 1993 at Villa Park, in Birmingham, England. Aston Villa won the match 2-0. (Photo by Chris Cole/Getty Images)BIRMINGHAM - MARCH 20:  Dwight Yorke of Aston Villa scores his second goal of the match and the winning goal during the FA Premier Leage match between Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday held on March 20, 1993 at Villa Park, in Birmingham, England. Aston Villa won the match 2-0. (Photo by Chris Cole/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM - MARCH 20: Dwight Yorke of Aston Villa scores his second goal of the match and the winning goal during the FA Premier Leage match between Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday held on March 20, 1993 at Villa Park, in Birmingham, England. Aston Villa won the match 2-0. (Photo by Chris Cole/Getty Images)

Who is Harvey Price’s dad, Dwight Yorke?

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Dwight Yorke is a 50-year-old former professional footballer who was born in Trinidad and Tobago.

Yorke made his First Division debut, playing for Aston Villa, in 1990 and stayed with the club until 1998.

Between 1998 and 2009 he played for Manchester United, Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, Sydney FC, and Sunderland.

Yorke has admitted that he cheated on Katie Price during their relationship and has not played a role in raising Harvey.

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In 2018, it was reported that Yorke avoided bankruptcy after paying £1.5 million in tax debts.

What medical conditions does Harvey Price have?

Harvey Price has Septo-optic Dysplasia, a rare condition which seriously affects his eyesight, meaning that he is partially blind.

He has also been diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome which causes physical symptoms and learning difficulties.

Prader-Willi syndrome can cause an excessive appetite, leading to dangerous weight gain.

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Other symptoms include learning difficulties, and behavioural problems such as violent emotional outbursts.

The condition is very rare, affecting an estimated one in 10,000 to one in 30,000 people worldwide.

Harvey also has autism, which can cause him to have meltdowns if he becomes overwhelmed or experiences distress.

Where and when can you watch What Harvey Did Next?

What Harvey Did Next will air on 7 March at 9pm on BBC One, and it will be repeated on 10 March at 12.20am.

The documentary will be available to stream on BBC iPlayer shortly after its first broadcast.

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