With just days to go until Olympian Adam Peaty marries television chef Holly Ramsay, a painful family rift has come to the fore, with the swimmer's mother confirming she has been excluded from the lavish festivities.
A Festive Getaway and a Missed Milestone
The couple, who are set to tie the knot at Bath Abbey on December 27, recently enjoyed a pre-Christmas holiday in Finnish Lapland. They were accompanied by Peaty's five-year-old son, George, and Holly's parents, Gordon and Tana Ramsay. The group enjoyed sleigh rides and viewed the Northern Lights, sharing snaps of their romantic getaway on social media.
However, the festive trip coincided with a significant family occasion that went publicly unmarked by the 30-year-old athlete. Thursday, December 18, was the 60th birthday of Adam's mother, Caroline Peaty. While she received warm tributes from other family members online, there was no public acknowledgement from her son, who was posting holiday pictures at the time.
Lavish Dinners and Growing Tensions
Back in the UK, the pre-wedding celebrations continued in high-end style. On Monday, Adam and Holly dined at Gordon Ramsay's Lucky Cat restaurant in Mayfair with friends, including the wife of Australian swimmer Elijah Winnington. Holly reportedly chose the £135 seafood platter, while the chef's table experience at the venue costs up to £180 per person.
This glamorous outing stands in stark contrast to the situation within the Peaty family. In a recent interview, Caroline Peaty expressed her heartbreak, stating she is not welcome at the upcoming wedding. Adam's sister, Bethany, is expected to be the only member of his immediate family in attendance at the ceremony, which has reportedly been booked exclusively at Bath Abbey for a 90-minute service.
Caroline Peaty's Heartfelt Plea and Local Discontent
Caroline, who has dedicated years to supporting her son's swimming career, made a public plea for reconciliation. She told the Daily Mail, "The message I want Adam to hear is no matter what happens in the future, please know I love you... there's nothing you've done that I would not forgive." She revealed the rift began when her extended family was not invited to the couple's engagement party and worsened after she sent a text message to Holly.
Meanwhile, the wedding plans have also caused some friction locally. Some Bath residents have reportedly expressed annoyance that the couple's exclusive booking of the historic Abbey for a relatively short ceremony will prevent other weddings from taking place that day. While a standard booking costs around £2,500, it is believed Peaty and Ramsay have paid significantly more for private use.
As the final countdown to the Christmas wedding begins, Caroline Peaty has vowed to rebuild, posting on Instagram that 2025 had been one of her hardest years but declaring, "2026, get ready, because I'm coming back stronger than ever."
