The recent wedding of Olympic champion Adam Peaty became a poignant scene for guests David and Victoria Beckham, as the swimmer's heartfelt vow to his new wife echoed a painful chapter in their own family life. Peaty married Holly Ramsay, daughter of chef Gordon Ramsay, in a ceremony at Bath Abbey on December 27, but the event was shadowed by a bitter family dispute.
A Vow That Cut Deep
During his wedding speech, Adam Peaty, 31, made a passionate declaration to his bride Holly, 25, promising to 'always choose' her. This public profession was widely interpreted as a pointed remark aimed at his own family, whom he had disinvited from the nuptials amid an ongoing feud. His mother, Caroline, was notably absent, with his sister Bethany being the only relative in attendance.
For David, 50, and Victoria Beckham, 51, who are long-time friends of Holly's parents Gordon and Tana Ramsay, the moment carried a particular weight. It directly mirrored the public stance taken by their eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, 26, who has been estranged from his family since early last year.
Parallels with the Beckham Rift
In May of last year, Brooklyn posted a gushing message to his wife, actress Nicola Peltz, which included the almost identical pledge: 'I always choose you baby'. This was seen as a clear swipe at his parents during the escalating family tensions. The situation remains unresolved, with reports last week indicating that David and Victoria's attempts to reach out to Brooklyn via Instagram were ignored.
The Beckhams' presence at the wedding highlighted the stark similarity between the two family conflicts. Adam Peaty's feud reportedly ignited when his mother was not invited to Holly's pre-wedding celebrations at Soho Farmhouse, an event Victoria Beckham attended.
Speeches and Subtle Digs
The wedding speeches added further layers to the drama. Gordon Ramsay, in his father-of-the-bride speech, reportedly told Adam he was a 'lucky man' to have Holly. However, The Sun claimed he also made a sly dig, telling his daughter, 'Shame you don't have the same', in an apparent reference to Adam's absent parents.
Meanwhile, the Beckhams' efforts to mend fences with Brooklyn have so far been unsuccessful. Despite David sharing nostalgic family photos on social media last week—including a throwback of Brooklyn with the caption 'I love you all so much'—insiders claim the gesture failed to heal the rift. Brooklyn and Nicola spent New Year's Eve in South Florida, while his parents were at their Cotswolds home.
No End in Sight to the Feuds
Both family disputes show little sign of immediate resolution. A source close to the Beckhams stated, 'David and Victoria will never give up trying to secure a reconciliation... He will always be their son'. Similarly, Adam Peaty has remained quiet on the details of his family conflict, though his wedding speech and Holly's subsequent social media post labelling a wedding photo 'our people' spoke volumes about where his loyalties now lie.
The situation was further clarified by Brooklyn's brother, Cruz Beckham, who confirmed that the entire family had been blocked by Brooklyn on Instagram, contradicting reports that they had unfollowed him. 'They woke up blocked... as did I,' Cruz wrote.
