Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has posted an emotional tribute to his daughter and her new husband, Olympic champion Adam Peaty, on their wedding day. The heartfelt social media message came as Ramsay prepared to walk 25-year-old Holly down the aisle at Bath Abbey on December 27.
A Father's Joy and a Family Welcome
On his Instagram account, the world-renowned chef expressed his pride and happiness. He shared a photo with his daughter, calling her a "beautiful bride" and describing himself as "truly so lucky" for the chance to walk her down the aisle. Ramsay warmly welcomed the 30-year-old swimming star into the family, referring to Peaty as an "incredible son in law".
The post quickly attracted thousands of likes and comments from fans. One supporter urged the family to "enjoy the moments", while another called the couple "beautiful" and praised Ramsay for his supportive role.
Lavish Ceremony and High-Profile Guests
The wedding of Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty is a significant event in the British celebrity calendar. The ceremony is taking place at the historic Bath Abbey, with preparations involving staff positioning white roses and setting up media pens early in the morning.
The guest list is reported to be suitably glamorous, with close friends of the Ramsay family and members of the Beckham family expected to attend. The day marks a major celebration for the couple, who have been in the public eye throughout their relationship.
Underlying Family Tensions Surface
However, the build-up to the wedding has been overshadowed by a very public and painful family rift. Adam Peaty's parents are not attending the ceremony, following a reported breakdown in their relationship with their son.
Insiders suggest tensions began at the couple's engagement party last year, which was filmed for Gordon Ramsay's upcoming Netflix documentary. A disagreement over the guest list and filming arrangements allegedly led to a confrontation between Peaty and his mother, Caroline.
The situation deteriorated further when Caroline Peaty was not invited to Holly's hen party in November. Peaty's aunt, Louise Williams, criticised the couple online, claiming Caroline was excluded over concerns about her appearance.
Caroline Peaty herself has spoken out, describing feeling pushed out of her son's life and characterising the Ramsay family as "very insular". She expressed a belief that Adam was choosing his in-laws over his blood relatives, but ended her public comments with a message of unconditional love for her son.
In response, Adam Peaty acknowledged the dispute in a public statement, asking for understanding and noting there are "two sides to every story". Only his sister, Bethany, is expected to represent his side of the family at the wedding.
Despite the underlying tensions, Gordon Ramsay's public embrace of his new son-in-law offers a powerful show of support as the couple begin their married life. The wedding at Bath Abbey stands as both a joyous union and a poignant reminder of the complex family dynamics playing out behind the scenes of a high-profile celebrity event.
