Olympic champion Adam Peaty has married television chef Gordon Ramsay's daughter, Holly, in a lavish ceremony at Bath Abbey today. The joyous occasion, however, has been starkly overshadowed by a bitter and public family feud that has resulted in Peaty's own parents being disinvited from their son's wedding.
A Wedding Day Shrouded in Tension
The 30-year-old swimmer arrived for his nuptials on Saturday, with the service set for the historic Bath Abbey. The reception is planned for the grand Kin House, a Georgian manor in Wiltshire. Despite the celebratory setting, the day has been embroiled in controversy. Peaty's mother Caroline, father Mark, and wider family were barred from attending, leaving them "heartbroken" at their home in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.
Earlier on his wedding morning, Peaty appeared to be in a reflective mood, sharing a serene sunrise snap on Instagram with the caption 'Morning of our wedding.' The photograph, showing a pool with a countryside backdrop, suggested the athlete might have been seeking a moment of calm before the celebrations. Meanwhile, at the wedding venues, significant security measures were in place, with guards and patrol dogs seen at the gates of Kin House.
A Mother's Heartbreak and a Public Rift
The roots of the estrangement became public six weeks ago, following Holly Ramsay's glossy hen party. Photographs from the event, shared on social media, included the bride-to-be, her family, friends, Victoria Beckham, and even Peaty's sister Bethany—but notably excluded his mother, Caroline. She was at home caring for Adam's five-year-old son, George, from a previous relationship.
Caroline Peaty had initially vowed to "be there, and... watch from the street" if not invited. However, she later had a change of heart, deciding against any attempt to crash the wedding after her husband Mark persuaded her it would be "too upsetting." She explained, "It would be too sad" and that she did not want to spoil her son's big day.
Celebrity Guests and Notable Absences
While the Peaty family mourned their absence 120 miles away, the guest list at Bath Abbey was set to include the Ramsay family and close friends like David and Victoria Beckham. However, even that circle saw a snub, as the Beckhams' eldest son, Brooklyn, did not attend due to an unrelated family feud of their own.
As final touches were put on stunning rose arrangements outside the Abbey, the scene was set for a wedding that has captivated the nation, albeit for reasons far beyond a simple celebrity union. The event appears to have cemented a deep familial rift, leaving the Olympian's parents to reflect on the years spent ferrying their son to training, now watching from afar as he marries the love of his life.
