Less than a month after their opulent wedding, Holly Ramsay has revealed that her new husband, Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, has been quick to lavish her with extravagant gifts. The 26-year-old showcased a trio of designer handbags, with a combined value exceeding £9,000, while supporting Peaty at the Sprint With The Stars swimming event in Romania.
A Lavish Display Amid Ongoing Tensions
The couple, who tied the knot in a grand ceremony at Bath Abbey on December 27, have been enjoying their honeymoon in Mauritius. However, their return to Europe for the sporting event was marked by a show of marital generosity. On her Instagram Stories, Holly first revealed a £2,400 powder pink Dior Toujours Vertical Nano Tote bag while seated poolside. She later shared snaps of a £3,550 LOEWE Amazona 31 Panta Shoulder Bag and a £3,400 Dior D-Journey bag, joking that the latter made for "the most chic hand luggage" alongside her husband's swimming gear.
The Shadow of a Bitter Family Dispute
This display of affection comes against a backdrop of a deep and very public family rift. The couple's wedding day was notably tarnished by a dramatic feud that saw almost all of Adam Peaty's family banned from the ceremony. Reports indicate that his mother, Caroline, was barred from the service, with only his sister Bethany in attendance from his side of the family.
The tension was reportedly exacerbated during the father of the bride speech by celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. Insiders claim Gordon, 59, made a comment directed at his daughter, Holly, stating "Shame you don't have the same," in a perceived dig at Adam's absent parents. Adam's mother was said to be left "outraged" and "hurt" by the remark, believing it to be a pre-planned, cruel swipe.
Reconciliation Hopes Dashed
The fallout appears to be lasting. Following Gordon Ramsay's recent comment on Adam's wedding video—where he referred to himself as "dad"—insiders close to the Peaty family suggest any hope of a near-future reconciliation has been dashed. A source told The Sun: "They're coming to terms with what has happened and that Adam has picked his side. It's clear Adam's made his choice."
The roots of the conflict are reported to stretch back to September 2024, when wider Peaty family members were not invited to the couple's engagement party. Caroline Peaty was also notably absent from Holly's hen do at Soho Farmhouse, an event attended by the bride's mother, Tana, and friends like Victoria Beckham.
As Adam Peaty focuses on his swimming career in Romania, the public gestures of luxury from husband to wife highlight a couple presenting a united front, even as the familial divisions that marred their wedding day show little sign of healing.
