The mother of Olympic champion Adam Peaty has spoken of her heartbreak after confirming she will not attend her son's wedding to Holly Ramsay today, following a dramatic family fallout that has seen relatives uninvited.
Mother's Wedding Day Heartbreak
Caroline Peaty had hoped to present the couple with a deeply personal wedding gift—a photo album charting their lives and relationship. However, with the ceremony at the historic Bath Abbey proceeding without her, that gesture now seems unlikely. She told MailOnline she conceived the album idea when the wedding was first announced, but photos requested from Holly's mother never materialised.
"I haven't got the money to buy presents costing thousands of pounds, so I thought I'd make something more personal - do an album of them side-by-side growing up and then their good times together," Caroline explained. Despite the rift, she has sent cards and a gift to the couple, stating her primary wish is for them to start their married life positively.
Security and a Change of Heart
The build-up to the wedding has been marred by tension, with reports that Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay drafted in round-the-clock security to prevent public photography. Caroline had initially considered gatecrashing the celebrations but ultimately decided against it, concluding it would be "too upsetting" for her to attend.
Instead, she plans to follow the event from afar. "I will be following the wedding day by waiting for news coverage and social media updates from those invited," she confirmed. This decision underscores the depth of the ongoing family dispute that has cast a shadow over the high-profile occasion.
A Mother's Unwavering Hope
Despite the painful circumstances, Caroline Peaty's public statements focus on hope for the couple's future. "Whether he ever speaks to me again is of no consequence to his wedding day," she said. "My end goal is to wish him a long and happy marriage."
She revealed that other family members have also sent cards and gifts, acknowledging the couple may choose not to open them. The situation highlights a very public and painful estrangement playing out as one of Britain's most celebrated athletes prepares to tie the knot.
