Holly Ramsay, daughter of renowned chef Gordon Ramsay, and her fiancé, Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, are poised to marry at the historic Bath Abbey on Christmas Day. The 7th-century Abbey, once a Benedictine monastery, is set to be the backdrop for the couple’s nuptials, marking a departure from Cornwall, where the Ramsay family owns a residence.
Earlier this year, Gordon Ramsay revealed on The Jonathan Ross Show that the couple’s Christmas wedding plans were well underway. He shared warm praise for Adam, describing him as the ideal future son-in-law. However, reports suggest the atmosphere surrounding the wedding is strained, particularly between Holly and Adam’s family.
Holly recently celebrated her hen party at the exclusive Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire, attended by close friends and family including her mother, Tana Ramsay, and Victoria Beckham. Notably absent was Adam’s mother, Caroline Peaty, who was reportedly hurt by the exclusion. After the event, Caroline shared a poignant Instagram caption: “The ones I love are the people who hurt me the most,” highlighting the familial tensions.
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These tensions have escalated to the point where Holly and Adam have reportedly barred Caroline from attending their wedding. It appears only Adam’s sister Bethany will represent his family on the big day. Other invited relatives have cited financial difficulties, with some unable to afford travel and accommodation to Bath Abbey.
A relative expressed frustration at the situation, telling The Daily Mail that the couple “has been changed by money, fame, and fortune,” forgetting their roots. This sentiment reflects broader concerns from Adam’s family following recent turmoil.
In a shocking development, Adam’s older brother James was arrested in Staffordshire on suspicion of harassment relating to threatening messages allegedly sent to Adam during his stag weekend in Budapest. Police confirmed the arrest but released James on conditional bail pending further inquiries.
Adam’s father, Mark Peaty, downplayed the incident, describing it as typical sibling conflict exacerbated by mental health issues. “They’ve always been close but brothers do fight and fall out. The situation has gone too far though,” he said.
Insights from a source close to Holly suggest that Caroline’s absence from the hen party may have stemmed from social differences. Described as a “normal woman, not a celebrity,” Caroline reportedly would have felt out of place among a glamorous and carefully curated guest list, contrasting with the high-profile lifestyles on display.
Despite the ongoing drama, neither Holly nor Adam have publicly addressed the family discord. Holly has mentioned that Adam is supportive and “very good at agreeing” with her decisions, particularly those involving wedding preparations.
As the Christmas Day wedding approaches, the couple’s special day is overshadowed by a complex family feud, marking a challenging chapter in the union of two high-profile families.