Bethany Peaty, the sister of Olympic champion Adam Peaty, has publicly celebrated her new sister-in-law Holly Ramsay's 26th birthday, marking a continued alliance amidst a deeply bitter family rift. The Instagram tribute comes just days after Adam and Holly's wedding at Bath Abbey, from which the swimmer's mother, Caroline Peaty, was notably excluded.
A Birthday Tribute Amidst Tension
On Wednesday, Bethany took to Instagram to share a throwback photo from Holly's luxurious Cotswolds hen party. She penned a warm message to the new Mrs Peaty, writing: 'Happy Birthday to my beautiful sister-in-law!! Hope you've been spoilt rotten and having the best day. Love you'. This public display of affection underscores Bethany's unique position as the only member of Adam's immediate family to have survived a major fallout, which saw his mother uninvited from the wedding ceremony last Saturday.
Bethany's presence at the Soho Farmhouse hen do in November 2025, where she posed for cosy photos with Holly, bride's mother Tana Ramsay, and Holly's sisters, signalled her early acceptance into the Ramsay circle. Insiders suggest her inclusion in the glamorous event, which also featured Victoria Beckham, cemented her place. A family friend claimed Bethany, a mother-of-two from Derbyshire, 'fits in with the glam world' and was 'over the moon' to be part of the celebrity lifestyle.
The Roots of the Family Rift
The discord reportedly ignited when Holly Ramsay did not invite her future mother-in-law, Caroline, to her hen party. This decision sparked a furious reaction from other family members, including Adam's aunt Louise, who blasted the couple in a series of Instagram comments. The situation escalated to the point where, aside from Bethany, Adam's father Mark was the only other relative invited to the wedding—and even he was reportedly told he would have to sit 'behind the plus ones'.
Adam's two brothers, James and Richard, were both barred from attending the Bath Abbey ceremony. The swimmer's heartbroken mother Caroline was said to be 'beside herself' with grief at missing her son's big day. In December 2024, Adam broke his silence on the 'toxic family rift', posting a statement on Instagram that also spoke on Bethany's behalf. He insisted there are 'two sides to every story' and affirmed that he, Holly, and Bethany 'will get through' the challenging times.
Solidified Bonds and Separate Celebrations
While the Peaty family grapples with the fallout, Bethany's bond with Holly appears stronger than ever. She shared snaps from their engagement party in December 2024 and her fiancé, Dan Rogerson, is believed to be close to Adam, having attended his stag do in Budapest. Her prominent role in the bridal party has, according to reports, left her mother feeling 'betrayed'.
As the newlyweds jet off on their honeymoon, separate birthday tributes poured in for Holly, who is a twin. Her father, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, shared a childhood photo of Holly and her brother Jack on Instagram, writing: 'Happy Birthday to our wonderful twins!... watching you both grow into incredible individuals is such a joy!' The contrast between the public family celebrations highlights the ongoing private division within the Peaty clan.
