The mother of Olympic champion Adam Peaty has broken her silence with a series of emotional posts, expressing profound heartbreak after being absent from her son's wedding to Holly Ramsay earlier this week.
A Mother's Heartfelt New Year's Message
On New Year's Eve, Caroline Peaty took to social media to share cryptic messages that laid bare her feelings of loss and exclusion. In one poignant post, she revealed she feels she has "lost a piece of myself this year that I will never get back". She stated she would not pretend the year had been fine and was instead "praying for peace" in 2026.
The posts come just days after her son, the 31-year-old swimming star, married 26-year-old Holly Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. The couple's lavish ceremony took place in Bath, attended by approximately 200 guests.
A Noticeable Absence from the Nuptials
Only one member of Adam Peaty's immediate family was present at the wedding: his sister, Bethany, who served as a bridesmaid. The absence of his mother, Caroline, and other family members was conspicuous and has been linked to a reported fallout in the lead-up to the big day.
Caroline had previously spoken out before the wedding, alleging the couple had "cut out her heart" with the snub. Reports suggest the rift began after she purchased a dress for the occasion that was not approved by the bride and groom.
Looking for Recovery in the New Year
In her New Year's Eve Instagram stories, Caroline shared two reflective quotes. The first, accompanied by a sketch of a robin and ladybird, advised setting "sweet intentions" rather than grand resolutions. The second was far more personal and raw.
"I won't be saying '2026 is going to be my year'," she wrote. "I'll be praying that I recover next year, that my heart never has to break like this again... I'll be praying for peace... real peace, the kind that lets me breathe without fighting for it. I deserve a year that doesn't hurt."
The emotional posts highlight the deep personal impact of the family dispute, casting a shadow over what was otherwise a celebrated celebrity wedding. As the new year begins, Caroline Peaty's focus appears to be solely on healing from the profound hurt of the past months.
