The fairytale wedding of Olympic champion Adam Peaty and celebrity chef's daughter Holly Ramsay has been overshadowed by a bitter and very public family rift. While the couple said 'I do' at the prestigious Bath Abbey on December 27, 2025, the swimmer's own parents were conspicuously absent, having been excluded from the guest list.
A Family Divided on the Big Day
Reports confirm that Peaty's mother, Caroline, was not invited to the ceremony or the glitzy reception that followed. His father, Mark, was reportedly offered a chance to attend the service but was told he would have to sit at the back, behind other guests' plus-ones, and would not be welcome at the celebration afterwards. He is said to have declined the offer.
The only member of the Peaty family in attendance was the swimmer's sister, Bethany, who served as a bridesmaid alongside Holly's sisters, Megan and Tilly. The guest list was otherwise dominated by the Ramsay family and their famous friends, including Victoria and David Beckham.
The Family's Bitter Backlash
Far from accepting the snub quietly, the Peaty family from Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, have made their feelings known through a series of pointed actions in the days surrounding the wedding.
Scathing Text Messages: Moments before the ceremony began, Adam reportedly received a heart-wrenching text from his aunt, Louise. She criticised him for the pain caused to his mother, writing, "I hope you never suffer the depth of pain you have put your mother through" and adding "Shame on you both."
Symbolic Protest: At the family home in Staffordshire, a Union Jack flag was seen flying upside down, a recognised international signal of distress. While it remains unclear if this was intentional, many have interpreted it as a direct comment on the situation.
Social Media Digs: Adam's estranged brother, James, posted a poignant photo on Instagram of himself and his mother outside Bath Abbey, dressed in formal wear, the day after the wedding. He paired it with music from The Godfather, a film about a powerful family and an outsider, in what appeared to be a clear analogy. The post was deleted after 15 minutes.
Caroline Peaty also shared a quote about the importance of family presence over presents at Christmas, seen as a response to claims Adam did not buy gifts for most relatives this year.
Name Change Controversy and Crashing Threats
The fallout extended beyond the immediate family. Adam's ex-partner and mother of his five-year-old son, George, Eiri Munroe, reportedly criticised his decision to take a double-barrelled surname, Peaty-Ramsay, with his new wife. A friend of Eiri's called it "a bit rich," noting he had not allowed her to give their son a double-barrelled name.
In the lead-up to the wedding, Caroline Peaty had allegedly threatened to gatecrash the event, stating she would "watch from the street." She was ultimately persuaded not to by her husband, Mark, who warned it would be "too upsetting." The family instead spent the day at their home.
Despite the deep hurt, Caroline has not given up hope of reconciliation. She has told reporters she purchased a wedding gift for the couple, describing it simply as "a decent present." The episode paints a stark picture of a private family dispute playing out painfully in the public eye, casting a long shadow over what was meant to be a joyous celebration.
