Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay has publicly honoured his daughter Holly with a loving tribute, just days after her high-profile wedding to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty was marred by a painful family rift.
A Father's Birthday Message
The 59-year-old television personality took to Instagram to wish his twins, Holly and Jack, a happy 26th birthday on New Year's Eve. In a post filled with nostalgic childhood photos, Ramsay expressed immense pride in his children. He specifically acknowledged Holly's new married name, a blend of her maiden name and her husband's, writing to @hollyramsaypeaty and Jack: "there’s not enough words to explain how proud we are and watching you both grow into incredible individuals is such a joy!"
The Star-Studded Wedding and Hidden Tensions
This public display of family affection follows Holly and Adam Peaty's wedding on Saturday, December 27. The couple exchanged vows in a traditional ceremony at Bath Abbey in Somerset, followed by a lavish reception at the Georgian Kin House. The guest list was a who's who of celebrities, including Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham and their children, chef Marcus Wareing, and Dragon's Den's Sara Davies.
However, the celebrations were overshadowed by a significant absence. Most of Adam Peaty's family, including his mother Caroline, were not in attendance. In emotional comments to the MailOnline, Caroline Peaty revealed the deep hurt caused by the snub, stating it felt like "they have cut my heart out". She suggested the rift stemmed from Adam possibly feeling his family wasn't "good enough" for the Ramsays' elite circle.
Fashion, Feasts, and Future Revelations
Despite the underlying drama, the wedding was a meticulously planned event. Holly's sister Tilly was a bridesmaid, and the wedding party wore red satin dresses from Victoria Beckham's collection. The menu was classic Ramsay, featuring prawn cocktail, beef Wellington, and pan-roasted halibut.
In a clever move to control her public image, Holly wore a long cape during the ceremony, earning her the 'Scottish Widows' bride nickname. This was reportedly to keep her main wedding dress a secret for a planned Vogue photo spread released on New Year's Day. She also changed into a second dress for the reception, which was reportedly the same gown her mother Tana wore when she married Gordon Ramsay in 1996.
The wedding of Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty remains a talking point, blending public celebration with private familial strife, leaving a complex picture of their new life together.
