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Katie Price gets £10k pink custom wheelchair with 6,000 Swarovski Crystals as she recovers from ‘agonising’ foot op

KATIE Price is determined to travel in style following "agonising" surgery on her two broken feet - and a Swarovski crystal-studded wheelchair should do the trick.

The mum of five is currently facing six months of recovery in plaster casts following her horror injury, which happened when she jumped over a wall at a theme park in Turkey.

Katie Price is the proud owner of a lavish Swarovski studded wheelchair
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Katie Price is the proud owner of a lavish Swarovski studded wheelchairCredit: w8media

After shattering both her feet, and being patched up in a six-hour operation, Katie, 42, needs to keep her weight off her feet in order to recover.

Thankfully she's determined not to lose her Pricey sass along the way, with the Sun Online exclusively revealing she's using the eye-catchingly lavish chair, accessorised by the to get around.

A source was first to tell us of the chair, and stated “It took 70 hours labour to make and has 6,000 Crystals applied by hand - it's easily worth £10k.”

Katie later spoke exclusively to The Sun Online and said: “Thanks to the team at BiGDUG for creating this bespoke, one off wheelchair, just for me!

BiGDUG representatives delivered the eye catching chair to Katie's Surrey home today
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BiGDUG representatives delivered the eye catching chair to Katie's Surrey home todayCredit: w8media
The mum of five looked delighted as she inspected the sequin-studded mobility aid
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The mum of five looked delighted as she inspected the sequin-studded mobility aidCredit: w8media
Katie's youngest daughter Bunny was quick to help her mum
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Katie's youngest daughter Bunny was quick to help her mumCredit: w8media
The former glamour model was seen getting to grips with her new set of wheels
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The former glamour model was seen getting to grips with her new set of wheelsCredit: w8media
The eye-catching customisation ensures Katie can stay stylish wherever she goes
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The eye-catching customisation ensures Katie can stay stylish wherever she goesCredit: w8media

"Just so you know, they sell all sorts of handy things you thought you never needed from shelving to storage and workplace stuff, including wheelchairs!”

The former glamour model may well set a wheelchair trend with her customised model, which was delivered to her home in Surrey today.

It features her glittering, diamond studded initials on the back as well as another 'K' emblazoned panel on the seat.

The wheels are set to dazzle when they catch the sunlight courtesy of the host of hand-applied gems on the rim.

Crystals have been hand-applied to spell out Katie's initials
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Crystals have been hand-applied to spell out Katie's initialsCredit: w8media
The snazzy wheel rims sparkle in the sunshine
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The snazzy wheel rims sparkle in the sunshineCredit: w8media
Katie was seen inspecting the bright pink metal work on the chair
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Katie was seen inspecting the bright pink metal work on the chairCredit: w8media
Katie's injuries don't stop her from giving Bunny a huge hug
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Katie's injuries don't stop her from giving Bunny a huge hug Credit: w8media

Meanwhile, all metal work has been painted neon pink.

Katie appeared overjoyed as she wheeled out of her home to greet the BigDug staff and be presented with her new form of transport.

On Monday, she vowed to sell her battered Barbie car, in a similar pink shade, with a portion of proceeds going to charity.

Polly Maclennan from BiGDUG added: “We absolutely love being able to help people, and Katie has been through something really traumatic.

It took 70 hours labour to get the chair looking perfect
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It took 70 hours labour to get the chair looking perfectCredit: w8media
Katie is back on home soil after her horror accident, which happened while on holiday in Turkey
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Katie is back on home soil after her horror accident, which happened while on holiday in TurkeyCredit: w8media
Katie's new man Carl Woods has been supporting her throughout the ordeal
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Katie's new man Carl Woods has been supporting her throughout the ordealCredit: Instagram
Carl was in Turkey with Katie when her freak accident happened
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Carl was in Turkey with Katie when her freak accident happenedCredit: Instagram

"We sell a wide range of workplace and home storage products on our website and wheelchairs are just one of 20,000 products.

"We don’t claim to be a specialist in those, but we do have a bespoke business solutions team, so this bespoke wheelchair is just an example of our level of service!

"We are so happy we could help Katie out. We wish her a speedy recovery.”

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