Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and model Holly Ramsay presented a united front during a Christmas Day walk with her famous family, just two days before their highly anticipated A-list wedding. The loved-up couple, aged 30 and 25 respectively, held hands as they soaked up the winter sun alongside Holly's parents, Gordon and Tana Ramsay, and siblings.
A Festive Gathering Overshadowed by Rift
The scene in the countryside was one of festive joy for the Ramsay clan. Holly looked stylish in a brown fur coat, while Adam sported a Christmas jumper emblazoned with the slogan 'Perfect Moment'. Gordon and Tana appeared in good spirits, and their daughter Tilly, 24, stepped out holding hands with her boyfriend, Henry Farrow. The family group was completed by the Ramsays' two younger sons, two-year-old Jesse and six-year-old Oscar.
However, the occasion highlighted a stark contrast between the two families. On the same day, Adam's estranged mother, Caroline Peaty, and father, Mark, were pictured looking downcast during a solitary walk near their home in Staffordshire. Caroline appeared heartbroken, wrapped in a white duffel coat, while Mark took their family dog for some air. This sombre image emerged amid a very public and increasingly toxic family fallout that has cast a shadow over the wedding preparations.
The Source of the Wedding Drama
The rift became public in November when Caroline was notably not invited to Holly's hen party, a lavish Cotswolds event attended by celebrities like Victoria Beckham. The snub sparked a series of shocking allegations from both sides. Caroline's sister, Louise, claimed her sister was barred from the wedding due to her appearance and not having the correct 'look', alleging the couple made her choose a different outfit.
It is reported that tensions began earlier, during the couple's engagement party in December last year, which was filmed for Gordon Ramsay's upcoming Netflix documentary. A source told The Sun that Caroline was unhappy some family members weren't there and confronted Gordon at the event, where guests were required to sign non-disclosure agreements and hand in their phones.
The fallout has been severe, with Adam disinviting all but one of his relatives from the wedding. The sole exception is his sister, Bethany, who attended the hen do. A friend suggested Bethany 'fits in' with the Ramsays' glamorous world because 'she's blonde and very pretty' and has been captivated by the celebrity lifestyle, even being asked to be a bridesmaid.
Exclusive Nuptials at Bath Abbey
Despite the family drama, the wedding is set to go ahead at the historic Bath Abbey on December 27. The couple have reportedly secured exclusive use of the landmark, leading to its closure to the public and tourists for the entire day. While a typical wedding hire costs around £2,500, they are believed to be paying several thousand more to ensure privacy, with security stationed to prevent photos.
This decision has reportedly caused some local outrage, with one resident calling it 'rather selfish' given the ceremony itself is expected to last only 90 minutes. On the eve of the wedding, the couple appeared to brush aside the feud, dining with friends at Gordon Ramsay's Lucky Cat restaurant in Mayfair, enjoying a seafood platter and sushi.
As the final countdown to the wedding begins, the juxtaposition of the Ramsays' festive togetherness and the Peatys' lonely Christmas walk paints a poignant picture of the family divisions that will mark this high-profile union.
