Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty has married television chef Gordon Ramsay's daughter, Holly, in a ceremony at the historic Bath Abbey. The 30-year-old gold medalist arrived for the Saturday wedding hand-in-hand with his five-year-old son, George, presenting a picture of calm ahead of the nuptials.
A Joyful Arrival for Father and Son
Adam Peaty looked composed in a smart black suit as he walked through the city with his young son. George, beaming with excitement, matched his father in a miniature black tuxedo complete with a waistcoat and a white flower pinned to his jacket. The close bond between the pair was evident, a relationship that provided solace for Peaty after his narrow defeat at the Paris Olympics last year.
Speaking after that race, where he lost his 100m breaststroke title by 0.02 seconds, Peaty shared a touching moment. "He just said, 'I love you Daddy', and that’s all I care about," the father-of-one revealed. The emotional swimmer added that hugging George and seeing his curly hair made him break down in tears, highlighting the depth of their connection.
Celebrations and a Shadow of Family Discord
The bride, 25-year-old Holly Ramsay, looked radiant in a white silk cover with lace trim over her wedding dress as she arrived at the abbey. The guest list included the Ramsay family and close friends Victoria and David Beckham, though their son Brooklyn reportedly did not attend due to an unrelated family feud.
However, the celebrations were set against a backdrop of a very public family dispute. Adam Peaty's parents, Caroline and Mark, were reportedly not among the guests, having been barred from the wedding according to recent reports. The couple, from Uttoxeter in Staffordshire, were said to be "heartbroken" at missing their son's big day.
Caroline Peaty, who had previously insisted she would watch "from the street," ultimately decided against any attempt to attend. She explained her change of heart, stating it would be "too sad" and that she did not want to spoil his day. Her husband Mark had dissuaded her, saying it would be "too upsetting."
A Day of Contrasting Emotions
The tension contrasted sharply with the visible joy of the wedding party. Security was heightened at Kin House in Wiltshire, the Georgian manor where the reception was planned, with guards and patrol dogs spotted on the grounds. Meanwhile, final touches were put to rose flower arrangements outside the majestic Bath Abbey.
The rift became public knowledge six weeks ago, following Holly Ramsay's glamorous hen party, which was attended by Adam's sister Bethany and Victoria Beckham, but not by his mother Caroline. Adam Peaty shares his son George with his ex-girlfriend, Eirianedd Munro. The former couple welcomed their son in 2020 and separated two years later in 2022.
For now, the focus remains on the union of Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay, a day of personal celebration for the couple marked by both the innocent happiness of a young boy in a tuxedo and the complex realities of modern family dynamics.
