Peaty Family Voices Unexpected Support for Beckhams Amidst Feud
The family of Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty has offered a surprising perspective on the ongoing public rift involving the Beckham family, following Brooklyn Beckham's recent social media outburst against his parents. According to a source close to the Peaty family, Caroline and Mark Peaty have expressed sympathy for David and Victoria Beckham's situation, despite finding themselves in a parallel position of estrangement from their own son.
Parallel Estrangements: Peatys and Beckhams
This development comes amidst a bitter family feud that saw Adam Peaty disinvite his parents from his recent wedding to Holly Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. The ceremony, held at Bath Abbey on December 27th, notably featured David and Victoria Beckham in family photographs where Caroline and Mark Peaty might otherwise have been expected to appear. Only Adam's sister Bethany represented his family at the event.
The Peaty family source told The Sun: 'We think the Beckham situation is very sad. Brooklyn stated he wanted communications through solicitors then proceeded to post on social media. What he has put in his statement doesn't tally with what we know of the Beckhams. If that's what he says is his truth, who are we to mainstay but we support the Beckhams.'
The source further questioned Brooklyn's perspective: 'Brooklyn wouldn't have had the opportunities he has had but for his parents. Would he be married to his wife were he not a Beckham?'
Wedding Photo Controversy Adds to Distress
The Peaty family's supportive stance is particularly noteworthy given their own recent distress. Earlier this month, they reportedly received what they described as a 'malicious' email containing a photograph from Adam's wedding. The image, taken for a Vogue magazine spread, showed the newlyweds with Holly's parents Gordon and Tana Ramsay, their young son Jesse, and Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham.
A source explained to the Daily Mail: 'When the picture pinged into a close family member's inbox we were honestly shocked. Why would someone send us a photo from a wedding we were all banned from apart from Adam's sister. We're not sure if it was sent in error or maliciously to make us suffer even more. It has caused us unnecessary anguish and distress.'
The source added painfully: 'It shows the bride and groom with just her parents and their best friends and with the Beckhams posing where Caroline and Mark should be!' Another source emphasised the absence, noting Gordon's son was present but not Adam's own parents.
Gordon Ramsay's Speech Fuels Further Tension
The wedding controversy was compounded by Gordon Ramsay's father-of-the-bride speech, which reportedly contained a pointed reference to the family estrangement. According to reports, after praising his daughter's appearance and telling Adam he was a lucky man, Ramsay allegedly told Holly: 'Shame you don't have the same,' in what was interpreted as a dig at Adam's absent parents.
Adam's mother Caroline was said to be 'outraged' and 'hurt' by the remark, with a family source suggesting she believed the celebrity chef had 'pre-planned' what she called a 'cruel' and 'very hurtful' swipe. This occurred despite Ramsay later insisting on television that his speech was 'perfect and warm.'
Adam Peaty, who shares a five-year-old son, George, with ex-partner Eirianedd Munro, had his child present at the ceremony. The complex web of family dynamics, public statements, and private grievances continues to unfold, with the Peaty family's unexpected support for the Beckhams adding a new layer to the ongoing celebrity narrative.
