The wedding of Olympic champion Adam Peaty to television personality Holly Ramsay was overshadowed by a very public and bitter family rift, culminating in a pointed social media message from his estranged brother.
A Wedding Day Snub and a Symbolic Post
Adam Peaty, 31, married Holly Ramsay, 25, at Bath Abbey on Saturday in a ceremony attended by around 200 guests, including celebrities like David and Victoria Beckham. However, the majority of the groom's immediate family were conspicuously absent, having reportedly been uninvited from the nuptials.
In a move laden with symbolism, Peaty's brother, James, responded to his exclusion by posting a now-deleted photograph on his Instagram Story on the wedding day. The image showed James and his mother, Caroline Peaty, standing outside Bath Abbey itself, dressed in formal attire reminiscent of wedding guests. The photo, taken on a previous occasion, was live for only 15 minutes before being removed.
The post was accompanied by a telling musical choice: a remix of 'Speak Softly, Love', the theme from the iconic mafia film The Godfather. Observers noted the potential parallel, with James seemingly casting the Ramsay family as the powerful 'Corleones' and his brother Adam as the 'outsider' drawn into their world, a storyline that ends in family estrangement.
The Depth of the Family Fallout
Reports indicate that the feud intensified after Holly Ramsay's hen party, to which Caroline Peaty was not invited. The situation escalated further when James Peaty was arrested and questioned for two days over allegations he sent threatening messages to Adam during the swimmer's stag weekend in Budapest. He was released on conditional bail.
According to sources, Adam's father, Mark, was the only family member extended a last-minute invitation, but with a significant caveat. He was allegedly told by Adam's sister, Bethany—who served as a bridesmaid—that he could attend but must sit at the very back of the church, "behind the plus-ones." He ultimately did not attend.
"Frankly, it's disgusting that it went ahead without Adam reaching out to his mum and dad beforehand," a family source told The Sun on Sunday. Caroline Peaty had reportedly considered going to Bath to watch from the street but was dissuaded by her husband, who said it would be "too upsetting."
A Day of Contrasts and Continuing Tension
The wedding day itself presented a stark contrast between the two families. While Adam's parents remained 150 miles away at their home in Uttoxeter, Holly's family played central roles. Her father, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, walked her down the aisle, and her mother, Tana, gave a reading. Adam's reading was delivered by his swimming coach, Melanie Marshall.
Further speculation about the rift was fueled when other Peaty family members were seen flying a Union Jack flag upside down at their Staffordshire home—an internationally recognised distress signal. It remains unclear whether this was a deliberate message or an innocent mistake.
An insider close to the Ramsays pointed to "wider problems" and "horrible" threats of violence that necessitated police involvement. The fallout has left the Peaty family deeply hurt. "This is so hurtful and distressing for our family," a source close to them stated, noting that the brothers were once very close.
As the newlyweds begin their married life, the profound fracture within Adam Peaty's family shows no immediate signs of healing, casting a long shadow over what was meant to be a joyous celebration.
