THE ICIEST MOMENT WASN’T THE WEATHER…  𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙢𝙨𝙖𝙮 looked radiant in her flowing ivory gown as freezing winds whipped through the wedding day — but behind the scenes, an even colder text was heading straight for Adam Peaty

Holly Ramsay swept into her wedding in Bath Abbey yesterday on the arm of her celebrity chef father, but keeping her lace gown concealed beneath a billowing hooded ivory cloak.

If Gordon Ramsay‘s daughter appeared nervous as she made her way through a chaotic crowd of onlookers before she headed down the aisle to exchange vows with Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, she had good reason.

For behind the couple’s lavish nuptials lay an ugly family drama which resulted in the groom’s mother – and nearly every member of his family – excluded from the dazzling ceremony amid claims of snobbery and classism.

Sitting at home more than 130 miles away in Staffordshire, Adam’s broken–hearted mother Caroline was said to be ‘beside herself’ with grief at missing what should have been one of the happiest days of her life.

Speaking from the council house where Adam grew up, the 59–year–old told The Mail on Sunday: ‘I’m not going to be hurt like this again’.

She had told yesterday’s Daily Mail that she felt as if Holly and Adam ‘have cut my heart out’.

This newspaper can also reveal that, moments before he walked into the abbey clutching the hand of his five–year–old son George, Adam Peaty was sent a devastating text message by his aunt Louise, who was also not invited to the wedding.

In it, she wrote: ‘I hope you never suffer the depth of pain you have put your mother through and despite it all she loves you still. Shame on you both. Shame.

‘Remember on this, your happiest day, and on each anniversary of your happiest day, that you hurt your mum so deeply her soul screams.’

Holly Ramsay and groom Adam Peaty were declared man and wife at a ceremony in Bath Abbey

Adam Peaty’s mother Caroline (picture), who spent years ferrying her son to early–morning training sessions, was not invited to the couple’s wedding – or to Holly’s glamorous hen do at Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds last month

The roots of this terrible family conflict go back to September 2024, when Adam and Holly snubbed wider members of the Peaty family by not inviting them to their engagement party.

Caroline, who spent years ferrying her son to early–morning training sessions, was also not invited to Holly’s glamorous hen do at Soho Farmhouse in the Cotswolds last month, even though the bride’s mother, Tana Ramsay, and friends including Victoria Beckham, were at the extravagant bash.

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Despite everything Caroline sent a card and gift to her newlywed son for his 31st birthday today.

Meanwhile, Adam’s 73–year–old great–aunt Janet, who was also left out of yesterday’s wedding, told The Mail on Sunday: ‘I just feel so sorry for Caroline.

‘I can’t believe he’s done this to his mother who’s done so much for him from an early age. To be treated like this is not kind.’

Despite being shunned, devastated Caroline had threatened to turn up at the wedding anyway – and, if barred from entering the abbey, stand outside and watch from the street.

She said yesterday that she changed her mind after her husband Mark convinced her it would be ‘too upsetting’ to go along.

Had she defied her son’s ban, she would have found herself face–to–face with five security guards, placed in front of the abbey’s ancient and elaborately carved wooden doors, which were framed by decorative columns of white roses and hydrangeas.

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Holly Ramsay swept into her wedding in Bath Abbey on the arm of her celebrity chef father Gordon

Holly kept her lace gown concealed beneath a billowing hooded ivory cloak

The happy couple were mobbed by well–wishers shouting ‘Merry Christmas’ as they passed

In what was seen by some as a display of defiance against her family, Bethany linked arms with Holly’s eldest sister as they entered the abbey carrying white arum lilies

The Ramsay family splashed out thousands on the venue, where weddings normally cost around £2,500, block–booking it for the day to ensure the service took place in absolute secrecy.

Having found fame and fortune for his foul–mouthed antics in the kitchen, Gordon Ramsay was on his best behaviour as he helped his 25–year–old daughter from a black Rolls–Royce which drew up outside the Gothic abbey at about 12.30pm.

He was seen whispering in her ear before kissing her cheek while an attendant straightened her crumpled outfit.

Buffeted by an icy wind, the pair were mobbed by well–wishers shouting ‘Merry Christmas’ as they passed.

Waiting inside for a first glimpse of the bride was a celebrity–studded congregation, including Sir David and Victoria Beckham, who are no strangers to family feuds themselves.

Their sons Romeo and Cruz and daughter Harper, who are close friends of the Ramsays, were also there – but not estranged son Brooklyn.

Marcus Wareing from Masterchef: The Professionals and his wife Jane were also there.

The ensuing ceremony, one guest later told The Mail on Sunday, was ‘beautiful and very emotional’.

David and Victoria arrive for Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty’s wedding. Victoria wore one of her own frocks, a stylish £1,290 teal number

The dark green silk dress worn by the bride’s mother, 51–year–old Tana, was also from Lady Beckham’s label

Chef and TV presenter Marcus Wareing departs after attending the wedding of the couple

Sara Davies was also amongst the guest list at the wedding in the centre of Bath

The newlyweds left church at around 1.30pm to a joyful peal from the abbey bells and were driven away to their reception at Kin House, a Georgian manor house 17 miles away, near Chippenham

Like Adam, who is a devout Christian, Holly was determined that they would exchange vows in a religious service. Peaty’s son George, from a previous relationship, was said to have played a pivotal role in the ceremony.

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The three bridesmaids were Holly’s older sister Megan, 27, younger sister Tilly, 24, and Adam’s sister Bethany – the only member of his family to be invited to the event, as well as to the hen party.

Other relatives said Bethany had been included as one of the bride’s attendants because she ‘fits in’ with the Ramsays’ glamorous world.

In what was seen by some as a display of defiance against her family, Bethany linked arms with Holly’s eldest sister as they entered the abbey carrying white arum lilies.

The bridesmaids wore red flowing dresses designed by Victoria Beckham. The former Spice Girl also wore one of her own frocks, a £1,290 teal number, and the dark green silk dress worn by the bride’s mother, 51–year–old Tana,was also from Lady Beckham’s label. Peaty, meanwhile, slicked back his hair and wore the same dinner suit as his new father–in–law.

There was no word, however, on the designer behind Holly’s romantic floral–patterned lace dress which was kept under wraps until the influencer was inside the abbey, away from prying cameras.

Other than the glaring absence of Peaty’s family, the bride and groom were declared man and wife without any drama. The newlyweds left church at around 1.30pm to a joyful peal from the abbey bells and were driven away to their reception at Kin House, a Georgian manor house 17 miles away, near Chippenham.

There, guests were served a wedding banquet which featured prawn cocktail, beef Wellington and pan–roasted halibut followed by a tarte tatin. A tradition wedding cake was served at 8pm.

A source said: ‘Holly and Adam have been meticulous in their planning and it’s come together perfectly. They couldn’t wait to share everything with their guests.’

While the ceremony and reception were conducted in the utmost secrecy, it’s likely they will feature in an upcoming Netflix documentary series about life in the Ramsay family.

Its airing – expected early next year – may well be the first proper glimpse Caroline Peaty will get of her own son’s wedding.

For the time being, mother and son remain tragically at loggerheads, unable to mend their differences and patch up their formerly close relationship. This is one story in search of a happy ending.

PACK YOUR BAGS, GEN Z! STARMER OFFERS A “PAID GAP YEAR” IN THE ARMY BECAUSE APPARENTLY, WE’RE RUNNING OUT OF ACTUAL SOLDIERS!

Young people under the age of 25 will be offered a paid military ‘gap year’ from March under a new Government scheme designed to boost Britain’s beleaguered armed forces.

The initiative will initially enrol approximately 150 participants before scaling up to recruit more than 1,000 participants annually.

Placements will last up to two years, offering young Britons an introduction to life in the British Army, Royal Navy and RAF without requiring a long-term commitment.

Those taking part will not be sent on active operations and salary expectations are yet to be disclosed.

The Ministry of Defence hopes the programme will attract a wider range of people into military careers, whilst also equipping participants with transferable skills in leadership, teamwork and problem-solving regardless of whether they ultimately choose to enlist.

Participants joining through the Army will undertake 13 weeks of basic training as part of their two-year placement.

The Royal Navy’s offering differs, providing a 12-month programme with what has been described as “profession agnostic” training for sailors.

Plans for the RAF remain at an earlier stage, with the service currently exploring its options for the scheme.

The Government has set out plans for a military ‘gap year’ to boost recruitment for Britain’s beleaguered armed forces

The initiative draws inspiration from Australia’s Defence Force gap year programme, which has operated for over a decade and allows those aged 17 to 24 to experience military life.

In 2023, some 664 young Australians enrolled in that scheme, with slightly more than half subsequently taking up permanent roles in the country’s armed forces.

Defence Secretary John Healey described the initiative as marking “a new era for Defence” that would create fresh pathways for young people to engage with the armed forces.

“This gap year scheme will give Britain’s young people a taste of the incredible skills and training on offer across the Army, Royal Navy and RAF,” he stated.

Defence Secretary John Healey described the initiative as marking ‘a new era for Defence

“It’s part of our determination to reconnect society with our forces, and drive a whole of society approach to our nation’s defence.”

Mr Healy hoped the announcement of the scheme would inspire Britain’s youth over the festive period.

“As families come together at this time of year, and young people think about their futures, I want the outstanding opportunities on offer in our Armed Forces to be part of that conversation in homes across the UK,” he said.

However, Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge dismissed the programme as insufficient, arguing that Labour’s rhetoric failed to match reality.

“A scheme involving just 150 participants is barely a pilot, let alone the ‘whole of society’ response they claim to be delivering,” he said.

Mr Cartlidge acknowledged the merits of the Australian model, but maintained “these tiny numbers do nothing for our war readiness, and expose the harsh reality that Labour is prioritising higher welfare spending over a proper increase in the defence budget”.

He criticised Labour’s Defence Investment Plan as running months behind schedule, questioning when ministers intended to reach their 3 per cent of GDP defence spending target.

The Tories, he argued, were more “serious about defending our country”.

The state of Britain’s armed forces has come under intense scrutiny in recent years

Mr Cartlidge highlighted his party’s proposed Sovereign Defence Fund, which he told the BBC would raise an additional £50billion for defence capabilities.

In November, a dammning Commons Defence Committee concluded the Government is moving at a “glacial” speed in strengthening Britain’s armed forces.

The 11-month-long inquiry said that Britain was struggling to meet its defence obligations under Nato Article 3, which requires member states to “maintain and develop individual and collective capacity to resist armed attack”.

It found that the UK had “next to nothing” with its integrated air and missile defence systems and “lacks a plan for defending the homeland and overseas territories”.

 𝐆𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐎𝐍’𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐃𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐄!  What should have been a fairytale turned explosive as Gordon Ramsay was dragged into the spotlight amid reports of a heated scuffle on the day his daughter Holly Ramsay married Adam Peaty.

What should have been the happiest day of Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay turned into a dramatic wedding spectacle — with chaos outside the church, simmering family tensions and an emotional absence hanging heavy over the celebrations.

The Olympic champion and the daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay tied the knot at the historic Bath Abbey on December 27, surrounded by A-list guests and cheering crowds. But behind the smiles and luxury gowns, the day was overshadowed by a bitter feud that left Adam’s own mother barred from attending.

Just hours before the ceremony, Adam’s heartbroken mum Caroline revealed the depth of her pain, admitting the fallout felt “like they have cut my heart out.” Despite earlier hints that she might turn up regardless, she ultimately stayed away — while her son said “I do” without his closest family by his side.

Inside the abbey, the atmosphere was glitzy and emotional. Holly arrived beaming, walking confidently alongside her father Gordon, who looked visibly tense as photographers surged forward in chaotic scenes. Reports claimed crowds jostled for the perfect shot, with alleged scuffles breaking out as paparazzi rushed from different entrances, forcing security to step in.

The only member of Adam’s immediate family present was his sister Bethany, who stood firmly by his side. She joined Holly’s sisters Tilly and Megan as part of the bridal party, the trio turning heads in striking red gowns as they carried lilies down the aisle — a silent but powerful show of support amid the family rift.

After exchanging vows, the newlyweds emerged to thunderous cheers, officially husband and wife, before heading off to a lavish evening reception at Kin House, a Georgian manor boasting a private pool, secret stage and sprawling gardens. Celebrations were expected to run long into the night.

Among the famous faces in attendance were Victoria Beckham and husband David, with Victoria turning heads in a teal dress from her own label — a reminder that while the wedding sparkled with celebrity glamour, the emotional fallout within the Peaty family was impossible to ignore.

From a proud father’s nervous glances to a mother’s silent heartbreak hundreds of miles away, Adam and Holly’s wedding will be remembered not just for its luxury — but for the raw family drama that played out alongside it.

ＷEDDING ƊRAMA NO ONE EXPECTEƊ  **Adam Peaty’s mum was shυt oυt and left outside, as Holly Ramsay walked down the aisle arm-in-arm with her dad Gordon Ramsay.

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay proudly led his daughter Holly Ramsay down the aisle today as she married Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty in a lavish ceremony at Bath Abbey — a wedding overshadowed by bitter family fallout that left the groom’s mother barred from the celebrations.

Adam, 30, and Holly, 25, tied the knot in front of around 200 guests, with a heavy security presence sealing off the historic Abbey as photographers and onlookers gathered outside from mid-morning. Burly guards pushed through the crowds as Holly arrived shortly after 12.30pm, smiling and radiant despite the commotion.

Wrapped in a white cloak and keeping the details of her gown tightly under wraps, Holly walked hand-in-hand with her father. As they made their way inside, Gordon waved cheerfully to the crowd and wished them “Merry Christmas!”, cutting a proud and relaxed figure on his daughter’s big day.

Inside the Abbey, well-heeled guests included David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, who arrived with children Romeo, Cruz and Harper. TV presenter Dan Walker, MasterChef judge Marcus Wareing and Dragons’ Den star Sara Davies were also spotted heading inside.

Adam, who turns 31 on Sunday, was seen earlier in the day arriving in a tuxedo alongside his groomsmen. At dawn, he shared a serene sunrise snap by an outdoor pool overlooking open fields, captioning it simply: “Morning of our wedding ”.

Yet while the couple celebrated behind closed doors, the most painful scene played out beyond the Abbey walls. Adam’s mother, Caroline, had been effectively banned from the ceremony and was left unable to approach or enter the venue to see her son get married. She had initially planned to stand outside and watch from afar — hoping at least to catch a glimpse — but ultimately stayed away after deciding it would be “too upsetting”, following weeks of family tension and hurt.

The Abbey was booked out exclusively for the entire day, with the couple paying several thousand pounds extra on top of the usual fee to prevent any other weddings or public access. That decision sparked criticism from locals and tourists, some of whom branded the move “selfish” given the service itself lasted around 90 minutes.

Guests were later due to be whisked away by minibus for celebrations lasting until midnight, with a refined menu including prawn cocktail or Jerusalem artichoke to start, followed by beef Wellington, pan-roasted wild halibut or a vegetarian pithivier. Phones were covered on arrival to preserve privacy, and a security team remained on patrol throughout.

Earlier, Gordon had shared an emotional tribute online, saying he was “truly so lucky” to walk his “beautiful bride” down the aisle and to be gaining “an incredible son-in-law”, adding that he couldn’t be prouder of Holly.

But outside the Abbey gates, the absence of Adam’s family — and the quiet heartbreak of a mother locked out of her son’s wedding day — cast a long, painful shadow over what was otherwise one of the most star-studded society weddings of the year.

 “IT WAS A TEᖇᖇIᗷᒪE MISTAKE.”  A survivor of the Christmɑs Dɑy seɑ swim believed to be linked to two trɑgic deɑths hɑs spoken out — describing entering the wɑter ɑs ɑ fɑtɑl error ɑmid the “worst conditions he’d ever seen.”

A survivor of the Christmas Day swim that is believed to have led to the deaths of two people has described going into the sea as a ‘mistake’ after he was rescued from the ‘worst ever’ water conditions.

Mike Brown, one of the swimmers who was pulled from the water by brave rescuers, told how the conditions were among the worst he had ever encountered and said he regretted entering the water.

Two people are believed to have been killed after disaster struck during the annual event off the coast of Budleigh Salterton in Devon on Thursday.

Antiques dealer Matthew Upham, 63, is feared to have lost his life after taking a festive dip alongside a man in his 40s. Both currently remain missing.

Speaking to the BBC this morning, survivor Mr Brown said: ‘It was much worse conditions than normal and some of the worst conditions I’ve ever tried to swim in. With hindsight it was clearly a mistake to try and get in.’

Mr Brown described how two local men saw him struggling amid the six-foot waves and put themselves at risk to pull him out.

He said that the men entered the sea before one was knocked over by the force of a wave. They tried a second time and managed to reach Mr Brown as he was struggling to stand.

Mr Brown added: ‘They took an arm each and dragged me to safety and as quick as it had started, it was over, I was on the beach and I was safe.’

Mike Brown described how he had to be pulled from the sea by passersby amid the ‘worst ever’ conditions he had encountered as a swimmer

Two men went missing after tragedy struck off the coast at Budleigh Salterton, Devon, on Christmas Day morning

Matthew Upham, 63, went missing alongside a younger man in his 40s, who has not been named

While the swimmer hopes to now find and thank the two men who saved him, the small town is still dealing with the effects of the tragedy after the coastguard called off efforts to find the two missing swimmers.

It is thought that the man in his 40s, who has not yet been named, may have entered the sea to try and come to Mr Upham’s aid, after he was seen being dragged along the beach by the waves.

Video footage shows how conditions at Budleigh Salterton were rough on Christmas Day morning, with the local coastguard describing them as ‘atrocious’.

Waves were described as being consistently five to six feet tall, with some larger swells said to be up to ten feet.

Mr Upham’s family took to social media last night to pay tribute to him, and to thank the emergency services for their efforts.

In a statement posted to his antique shop Instagram account, they wrote: ‘Our family is heartbroken by the loss of our beloved family member Matthew Upham, who was reported missing on Christmas morning.

‘Matthew is deeply loved and will be forever missed.

‘We would like to express our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the emergency services who responded, particularly the RNLI and coastguard, for their dedication, professionalism, and tireless efforts during this extremely difficult time.

A second man, in his 40s, is feared to have drowned trying to save Mr Upham as he was swept out to sea on Christmas Day

A tribute was posted to Matthew Upham’s Instagram page by his family last night

‘We are profoundly grateful for their compassion and support.

‘As we grieve and support one another, we kindly ask that our family’s privacy is respected. We thank everyone for their understanding, kindness, and condolences.’

Friends of Mr Upham and countless customers from his former shop in London also took to social media to pay touching tributes to him.

Mr Upham now runs the Matthew Upham Antiques business in Budleigh Salterton. A single yellow rose has been left on the doorstep of the store.

He was by friends described as a ‘very fit’ man who swims almost everyday and knows the local waters. They added he is ‘one of a kind’ and ‘such a nice, cheerful man’.

His nieces also shared their gratitude online for the efforts of the RNLI and emergency services.

Freccia Upham said: ‘I would like to offer my wholehearted thanks to all of you who were out searching for my uncle yesterday, I will be forever grateful for your efforts’.

His second niece, Emma, added: ‘I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you for your selfless efforts to help find our uncle’.

Meanwhile it emerged yesterday that sea swimmers may have mistakenly believed the RNLI were ‘on hand’ before the two men went missing.

An RNLI service boat was spotted offshore at Budleigh Salterton beach and could be seen in video footage taken by attendees.

Some participants are said to have believed it was there to support the Christmas Day swim, and felt reassured to enter the water.

Exmouth and Beer Coastguard rescue teams, RNLI lifeboats and a search and rescue helicopter were deployed to search for the men, who remain missing

Moments after this photograph was taken on Christmas Day swimmers ran into difficulty and two men disappeared into the waves at Budleigh Salterton in Devon

Emergency services arrived at Budleigh Salterton beach in Devon on Christmas Day, but the coastguard search was called off after 5pm

But it is understood that the RNLI lifeboat was out on an exercise, and was not there to protect swimmers participating in the Christmas Day swim, which had no central organiser.

The lifeboat and crew responded immediately when people got into trouble, with the alarm raised at around 10.25am.

Other crews rushed to the scene alongside emergency services and the coastguard. Exmouth and Beer Coastguard rescue teams, RNLI lifeboats and a search and rescue helicopter were deployed.

In a statement, Exmouth Coastguard Rescue Team described the sea conditions as ‘atrocious’ and praised the swift response of teams in preventing a wider tragedy.

It read: ‘The incident reflected the commitment and dedication across agencies especially our friends and colleagues RNLI Exmouth who put to sea without hesitation in an atrocious sea state.

‘Coastguard rescue Officers were deployed from 1015-1700 searching the shoreline repeatedly in the face of big waves and wind at times.

‘Whilst searching we also had to deal with getting folk off the beach in a safe and timely manner, liaising with the helicopters in securing a landing zone if needed and ensuring assets were deployed appropriately.’

The statement added: ‘We are aware of lots of commentary elsewhere on the rights or wrongs of Christmas Day swims and we don’t intend to comment on this.’

As emergency services responded, witnesses described how swimmers were knocked over by massive waves, while others were unable to get out of the foam.

Some swimmers were reportedly taken to the hospital after being helped back to shore due to rough conditions.

Festive swimmers were asked not to attend other local beaches to take part in traditional Christmas Day events due to concerns over the weather conditions. Locals and visitors to Devon and Cornwall were also advised by police not to enter the water on Boxing Day following the incident.

In the aftermath, devastated residents have questioned why Budleigh Salterton’s traditional swim was ‘allowed’ to go ahead despite the stormy conditions. But as with similar festive events around the country, there is not believed to be one person or organisation in charge who could have called it off.

Businesses in the town have organised collections for the RNLI amid the Christmas Day tragedy, and floral tributes were left at the beach for the two men who went missing.

One tribute read: ‘To the two special souls who were tragically lost at sea yesterday. One of you we knew so well and loved. Prayers and love’.

Residents living in communities near to the tragedy have expressed their concern for the families of the missing men – but have also questioned why public officials could not shut the event down if conditions were deemed too dangerous to swim.

Others highlighted the risks placed on emergency services sent out to help in the search. One RNLI crew abandoned their vessel due to the ‘extremely difficult’ conditions on Christmas Day, with the boat only recovered yesterday.

 HAPPILY MARRIED… BUT AT A C0ST  Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay stepped out of the church hand in hand as newlyweds — smiles wide, cameras flashing. But behind the joyful exit lies a painful truth: A wedding that reportedly tore his family apart. A perfect ending… or the start of a deeper divide?

Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay emerged as husband and wife from Bath Abbey today, smiling for the cameras as cheers rang out from the crowds — a picture-perfect ending to a wedding that has been anything but peaceful behind the scenes.

The Olympic swimmer, 31, and his 25-year-old bride beamed as they made their grand exit from the historic church, intertwining arms and pausing to acknowledge onlookers before heading off to the lavish Georgian country retreat, Kin House, where celebrations continued.

On the surface, it was a fairytale moment. Yet the ceremony followed weeks of bitter family turmoil that has left Adam’s side of the family deeply fractured and, most painfully, absent.

Proud father Gordon Ramsay was seen lingering outside the Abbey, personally thanking guests as they departed — including close family friends the Beckhams, who led the all-star guest list at the ceremony. But the build-up to the Christmas wedding had been dominated by what insiders have described as a toxic family rift, resulting in Adam’s relatives being frozen out of the celebrations entirely.

Earlier in the day, there were few signs of the storm surrounding the couple as Holly arrived glowing, guided into the Abbey by her father. The bride kept her dress hidden beneath an embroidered lace cloak, revealing only fleeting glimpses of a scalloped skirt and long train as crowds strained to see more.

As she stepped from the car, Holly shared a tender moment with Gordon, planting a kiss on his cheek before he led her through the tightly packed onlookers. Security staff pushed through the crowds to clear a path, with Gordon cheerfully waving and wishing people a “Merry Christmas” amid the chaos.

Bridesmaids followed shortly after, led by Holly’s mother Tana Ramsay and younger sister Tilly, dressed in festive red and green gowns that nodded to the seasonal theme of the day.

Inside, around 200 guests filled the Abbey, including Sir David Beckham and wife Victoria, alongside their children Romeo, Cruz and Harper. The Beckhams and Ramsays have been close for more than two decades, their friendship dating back to the early 2000s when both families spent time living in the US.

Yet even among the A-list support, family tensions lingered in the background. The Beckhams themselves are navigating their own highly publicised rift with eldest son Brooklyn — a reminder that even the most glamorous weddings can’t escape complicated family realities.

By the time Adam and Holly stepped back into the winter daylight as newlyweds, the smiles were wide and the applause loud. But for those watching closely, the joy was tinged with the knowledge that the day’s happiness came at a heavy emotional price.

ICON GONE  𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐎𝐓 𝐃.𝐄.𝐀.𝐃 AT 91  France’s original “𝙨.𝙚.𝙭 𝙠𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣”, Brigitte Bardot, who stunned the world in And God Created Woman, has passed away aged 91.

Brigitte Bardot, the French actor and singer who became an international sex symbol before turning to animal rights activism, has passed away aged 91.

Bardot had been ill in hospital in Toulon, according to local media. The star’s animal rights charity announced her passing on Sunday morning with a statement.

‘The Brigitte Bardot Foundation announces with immense sadness the death of its founder and president, Madame Brigitte Bardot, a world-renowned actress and singer, who chose to abandon her prestigious career to dedicate her life and energy to animal welfare and her foundation,’ it said.

The organisation did not specify the time or place where Bardot died.

Known as the original ‘Sex Kitten’, Bardot shot to international notoriety with her role in 1956 film And God Created Woman, which was directed by her first husband Roger Vadim.

That turn as a voluptuous, hedonistic orphan made her an object of edgy fascination for millions, even though the film itself got a mixed reaction from critics.

Described by Time magazine as France‘s ‘most ogled export’, Bardot’s sex appeal was further fuelled by her outings as a model.

The star, who married and divorced three times before settling with her fourth husband Bernard d’Ormale in 1992, retired from acting in 1973 to focus on her passionate animal rights activism.

Brigitte Bardot has passed away aged 91. Above: The star in 2023, one of the last times she was pictured out and about

Known as the original ‘Sex Kitten’, Bardot shot to international notoriety with her role in 1956 film And God Created Woman, which was directed by her first husband Roger Vadim

But she drew controversy with her engagement in far-right politics, which saw her endorse National Rally leader Marine Le Pen and be fined six times for inciting racial hatred.

The star was reclusive in her final years, instead preferring to remain out of the spotlight at her secluded and very private property in Saint Tropez.

Born on September 28, 1934, in Paris, Bardot initially trained as a ballet dancer at the National Superior Conservatory of Paris for Music and Dance.

At 15, she had already appeared on the front cover of France’s Elle magazine and began to establish herself as a model.

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Her acting career began in 1952 when she starred in a series of small roles, but she soon began to turn heads at the Cannes Film Festival in 1953 when she frolicked on the beach in a skimpy bikini.

Brardot said: ‘Yes, I knew I was ugly as a child. I said to myself: “Well, I am ugly, so I must at least be bright and funny and have other things to compensate.”

‘I knew I had to be the best at something, otherwise I would be nothing. I knew I wanted the world to know about Brigitte Bardot.’

And the world certainly did.

Over the course of her career she starred in 47 films and recorded more than 70 songs.

Bardot’s willingness to be part of steamy on-screen scenes made her controversial.  And her personal life was no different.

Brigitte Bardot leaves the Elysee Palace on crutches after meeting Brigitte Macron, July 2018

In 1992 Bardot married her husband Bernard d’Ormale, a former adviser to Jean-Marie Le Pen of the Front National

Pictured: Playboy Roger Vadim with Bardot on set. After meeting the model, the French film producer helped her become a star

Bardot’s parents did not initially approve of her union with Vadim but agreed to her marriage after she attempted suicide. Above: Being walked down the aisle by her father, December 19, 1952

Brigitte with her second husband, Jacques Charrier, with whom she had a son, Nicolas

Bardot had little to do with her son Nicolas during his childhood after she gave Charrier custody of him when they divorced

Bardot’s third husband was German industrialist Gunter Sachs. The couple were married between 1966 and 1969

Despite her parents’ fierce opposition, she married Vadim in 1952. The couple’s relationship lasted just five years.

After their divorce in 1957, Bardot became ensconced with actor Jacques Charrier.

By the time they married in 1959, she was already heavily pregnant with her first and only child.

Nicolas-Jacques Charrier was born on January 11, 1960. Bardot would later say: ‘I’m not made to be a mother.

‘I don’t know why I think this because I adore animals and I adore children, but I’m not adult enough – I know it’s horrible to have to admit that, but I’m not adult enough to take care of a child.

‘I need somebody to take care of me. I’m sad to have had that baby. What will be his life? People who are making babies and families now are mad. It is such a bad world.’

In 1962, Bardot’s union with Charrier ended in divorce.

She went on to marry German millionaire playboy Gunter Sachs in 1966. But that relationship was similarly short-lived. By 1969, they had divorced.

Brigitte was born into a wealthy family in Paris and began ballet lessons from a young age after her mother enrolled her for classes

A very young Bardot (pictured in 1951) began her modelling career sporting relatively conservative fashion

Brigitte, pictured in 1955, began modelling before her film career took off when she met her first husband, Roger Vadim

Brigitte Bardot pictured smoking a cigarette after arriving in London, April 1959

Brigitte Bardot on the beach in Saint Tropez, 1984

Brigitte Bardot and James Bond star Sean Connery pose for a publicity shot during their first meeting in France before filming Shalako, 1968

Bardot pictured in 1970 at her home, La Madrague, in Saint Tropez

Bardot became known for her beehive hair, statement fringe – and for having a cigarette in her hand

Brigitte Bardot and French Academician Marcel Achard flanked by photographers attend the French artists Union Gala event at the Cirque d’Hiver in Paris on March 9, 1962

Brigitte Bardot in a scene from the film Les Femmes, 1969

La Madrague, the Saint Tropez home of Brigitte Bardot

Although she went on to have a string of other relationships, Bardot did not marry again until 1992, when she tied the knot with businessman Bernard d’Ormale, who had advised the far-right Front National.

Through the course of her life she attempted suicide four different times, including once at just 16.

At the peak of her fame, and after another suicide attempt, fans broke into her property to claim bloodstained curtains and bathroom tiles as mementoes.

After quitting acting in 1973, Bardot took her life in a different direction.

She said: ‘I gave my youth and my beauty to men, I am now giving and my experience, the best of myself, to animals.’

Setting up the Brigitte Bardot Foundation in 1986, she was a dedicated vegetarian and regularly campaigned for the rights of animals.

In 2013 she threatened to request Russian citizenship and leave France after a pair of 42-year-old elephants were refused treatment for tuberculosis in a Lyon zoo.

She referred to France as a ‘graveyard for animals’ but ultimately won the case and saved the two former circus animals.

Bardot became an animal rights activist. Above: Attending the international feline exhibition in Saint-Tropex, France, June 1977

Bardot visiting her dog refuge in Paris, 2001

In 2001 she also donated $140,000 over two years to sterilise and adopt 300,000 of Bucharest’s stray dogs.

Not all of her activism work since quitting acting was quite so well received.

In 2004 she was convicted by a French court and fined £4,000 for ‘inciting racial hatred’ in her book A Scream in the Silence.

She was a keen supporter of the far-right Marine Le Pen. At the 2017 French elections, she told people not to vote for Emmanuel Macron because he had a ‘coldness’ in his ‘steel eyes’.

She lived out the final years of her life in a secluded property in Saint Tropez, a vacation hotspot she allegedly made famous, with her husband.

Bardot will live on through her style and her modelling years.

Never one for tradition, she posed for a nude spread in Playboy to celebrate her 40th birthday.

She created the Bardot pose, where she sat with her legs crossed in just a pair of black stockings, and the Bardot neckline was named after her because she made the style famous.

Her bouffant hair routinely makes a comeback, and her effortless style will continue to draw in fans, long after her death.

 HAPPILY MARRIED — BUT THE FEUD L00MS  Adɑm Peɑty ɑnd Holly Rɑmsɑy emerged smiling from Bɑth Abbey ɑs newlyweds — with his sister ɑs bridesmɑid ɑnd the Beckhɑms wɑtching on. A fɑirytɑle setting… overshɑdowed by ɑ deep fɑmily feud fɑns cɑn’t ignore

Newlyweds Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay have left Bath Abbey after their lavish wedding sparked a bitter feud and tore the Olympian’s family apart.

The Olympian swimmer, 31, and his blushing bride, 25, beamed as they made their grand exit from the historic 7th century building following their ceremony today.

They smiled as they made their way through an adoring crowd, keen to catch the loved-up couple, before they headed to the opulent Georgian manor, Kin House.

Meanwhile, Holly’s proud celebrity chef father, Gordon Ramsay, 59, was seen thanking members of the star-studded guest list, including the Beckhams, as they left the service.

But, the run-up to the wedding has been anything but plain sailing, sparking a toxic family row that captured the nation and left Peaty’s family disinvited to the celebrations.

Despite, the feud the gold medalist’s sister, Bethany Peaty, was among Holly’s bridesmaids, which included her mother, Tana Ramsay, 51, and her sisters, Tilly, 24 and Megan, 27.

Elsewhere, the swimmer’s other family members fueled further speculation of a rift by flying a Union Jack flag upside down while hundreds of miles away in Staffordshire.

However it would have been hard to spot bubbling’s of a spat this morning, as Holly glowed making her way into Bath Abbey, guided by the proud Hell’s Kitchen host father, Gordon.

Holly Ramsay and husband Adam Peaty are seen leaving their wedding at Bath Abbey

The Olympian swimmer, 31, and his blushing bride, 25, beamed as they made their grand exit from the historic building following their ceremony today

They gleefully smiled as they made their way through an adoring crowd, keen to catch the loved-up couple, before they headed to the opulent Georgian manor, Kin House

The recently married couple intertwine arms as they head to the car

The beaming newlyweds make their way through the crowds

Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay outside of Bath Abbey today

The newlyweds were all smiles as they left Bath Abbey today

The two walk towards a car which will take them to their reception at Kin House

Peaty and his new bride enter a car to leave Bath Abbey this afternoon

The couple making their way to the car as hordes of people try to catch a snap of the newlyweds

A brief glimpse of a scalloped skirt underneath Holly Ramsay’s long train

Footballing legend Sir David Beckham, 50, leaves Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay’s wedding at Bath Abbey

Victoria Beckham and Romeo both follow suit and leave after the ceremony concludes

Victoria, Romeo and David Beckham make their way into a car following the wedding ceremony

Gordon Ramsay says goodbye to guests as they leave Bath Abbey where Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay were married

The bride kept her Christmas wedding dress firmly under wraps, covering it with an embroidered lace cloak as hordes of onlookers were eager to catch a glimpse.

She shivered as she emerged from the car into the near zero freezing wintry temperatures despite clutching an ivory hooded satin cloak around her traditional ivory lace voluminous wedding dress.

The bride looked visibly nervous as she paused for a moment in the icy wind while an attendant helped to ease her dress and its train from the Rolls Royce.

Her father, as if sensing her hesitation, moved round to face her and whispered a few words into her ear.

Then, in a touching moment between the two of them, they smiled tenderly at each other and he kissed her on the cheek before they moved forwards.

Security guards holding umbrellas to the side to fend off unwanted attention flanked Gordon and his daughter, as the chef waved and said ‘Merry Christmas’.

She kept her eyes cast downwards as if unprepared for the large and noisy crowds that had gathered to the front and sides of the abbey awaiting her arrival.

Holly chose a dewy make-up look, coupled with an understated updo and veil, only giving crowds a short glimpse of a scalloped skirt underneath her long train.

Holly Ramsey stuns as she arrives in a white gown with her father Gordon Ramsay ahead of her wedding

Blushing bride Holly Ramsay arrives at her wedding to Olympian Adam Peaty

The beaming bride makes her way out of the car with the help of her father, Gordon

Holly gives onlookers a glimpse of her dress which appears to have been hidden beneath a long white silk cloak

Holly and Gordon exchange a kiss on the cheek before walking to the Abbey

The father and daughter share a loving glance at one another ahead of the ceremony at Bath Abbey

Staff help iron out the bride’s dress before she makes her way to the ceremony to wed Olympian, Adam Peaty, today

Celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsay, guides his daughter amid the crowds outside of Bath Abbey

Gordon and Holly Ramsay arrive for her wedding to Adam Peaty at Bath Abbey

Holly clings on to her father Gordon’s hand as she prepares to wed Olympian, Adam Peaty

The 25-year-old bride smiles as she makes her way to Bath Abbey draped in a white cloak

Security guards make a path for bride Holly Ramsay to pass as she arrives at her wedding at Bath Abbey

And while the big day hasn’t been short of family drama, the Ramsay’s A-list close friends, The Beckhams, arrived showing their support to the couple.

Her bridesmaids were shortly ahead and stunned in red and green column-style dresses with short puffed sleeves and simple black sandals, each carrying a single white Arum lily tied with a white ribbon – in keeping with the Yuletide theme.

It is believed the couple chose Bath Abbey, where the cost of a wedding can be around £2,500, because the groom Olympic trains at nearby Bath University.

Among the star-studded guest list which includes 200 attendees, was Sir David, 50, his wife, Victoria Beckham, 51, as well as their children, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14.

The Beckhams and the Ramsays have been close family friends since the early 2000s, with the two clan striking a bond when they both relocated to the USA.

However, the famous brood aren’t short of their own family dramas either, with eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, 26, having his own reported rift between with his father.

It comes as sources claim the family believe Brooklyn has blocked them in a move that appears to be a sign of his ‘complete estrangement’ from his family.

And the eldest Beckham son was notably absent at today’s wedding.

Holly Ramsay’s sister Tilly leaves Bath Abbey following the wedding

Holly Ramsay and husband Adam Peaty are seen leaving their wedding at Bath Abbey.

Holly’s other bridesmaids, Adam Peaty’s sister Bethany (pictured in front) attempt to make their way through the hordes of onlookers this afternoon

Bethany Peat departs the wedding of Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay at Bath Abbey

(Pictured left to right) Megan Ramsay, Tilly Ramsay and Bethany Peaty arrive for the wedding of Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay

Tana Ramsay, 51, leads the bridesmaids through the crowds to Bath Abbey today

The bride’s mother, Tana Ramsay, (Pictured: Dressed in green)can be seen leading the bridesmaids into the ceremony

Holly’s younger sister Tilly  (pictured in front) leads the bridesmaids today

The two other bridesmaids, also wearing red, follow shortly behind at Bath Abbey today

The bridesmaids begin to make their way into the Abbey dressed in all red with white flowers

The three women (Pictured in the front, Holly’s sister, Tilly)  make are pictured by adoring members of the public as they wait for bride

The admiring public, keen to catch a glimpse of the bride ahead of her wedding to Peaty

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Sources familiar with the nuptials say Brooklyn, as someone who was once a central part of the Ramsay/Beckham gatherings, ‘will of course be missed’.

Despite being best friends since they were toddlers, the Daily Mail revealed that his relationship with Gordon and Tana’s eldest son Jack – now in the Marines – had also fizzled out.

It is believed that they have not spoken for some time, and according to friends of both families, their bond began to unravel when Brooklyn began dating Nicola.

Much like Brooklyn’s parents, there was no sign of Jack at Brooklyn and Nicola’s service to renew their wedding vows in the summer.

It is not known if Brooklyn was invited to Holly’s wedding and declined or if he didn’t make the guest list.

However other insiders have suggested it would be unlike Holly to have snubbed Brooklyn because the Ramsays are thought to take ‘the door is always open’ view when it comes to the 26-year-old.

And they allegedly feel it is a ‘huge shame’ he isn’t going as he and Holly were once very close – he and Jack even closer.

Today, both fashion designer Victoria and her daughter Harper stunned in glamorous floor-length gowns.

Victoria and David Beckham arrive in Bath ahead of the star-studded wedding

Victoria and David Beckham arrive at Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty’s wedding at Bath Abbey today

Victoria stunned in a dark blue blue floor length dress as she arrived to the wedding this morning

Harper Beckham, 14, arrives at the ceremony in a stunning floor length gown coupled with a fluffy black cropped jacket

David and his son Romeo make their way into the Abbey ahead of the nuptials

Cruz Beckham sports a grey long coat as he makes his way to Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty’s wedding ceremony

Sarah Davies and Dan Walker make their way out of Bath Abbey following Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty’s wedding

Marcus Wareing and wife Jane are also all smiles as they leave Bath Abbey this afternoon

Two guests leave the Yuletide wedding wearing in glamorous gowns

Hordes of guests spill out of the historic building, where the cost of  a wedding can be around £2,500

The 14-year-old coupled her black dress with a cropped black fluffy jacket and a matching clutch.

Meanwhile, the Spice Girl put on a chic display sporting large sunglasses and a hard silver purse to complete her glamorous outfit for the big day.

Elsewhere, the Beckham men all cut a dapper figure sporting smart black suits topped off with bow ties and lengthy coats in grey and various shades of brown.

Dragon’ Den star, Sarah Davies, sports journalist Dan Walker as well as Capital radio host Will Manning and his girlfriend Georgia Haldenby were also among the attendees.

Masterchef: The Professionals presenter, Marcus Wareing, his wife Jane and celebrity chef Paul Ainsworth were also present.

Fellow Olympic swimmers Duncan Scott and Matt Richards were in attendance at today’s nuptials.

The newlyweds, who got engaged 15 months ago, asked the celebrity-packed guest list to avoid taking snaps on the big day ‘to help maintain [it’s] intimacy.’

Harper and her mother Victoria stun today as they arrive in floor-length gowns at the celebrations

The Beckham men (Pictured: David and Romeo) all cut a dapper figure sporting smart black suits topped off with bow ties and lengthy coats in grey and various shades of brown

Sports journalist Dan Walker and his wife Sarah are pictured arriving at the wedding in Bath today

Cruz Beckham followed closely behind his family at today’s celebrations in Bath today

Adam Peaty has arrived at his wedding to Holly Ramsay today as the lavish nuptials have been at the epicentre of a bitter family feud which has torn the Olympian’s family apart

Olympian, Peaty, 31, poses with his five-year-old son George ahead of the ceremony

Peaty wearing a smart black suit with a bow tie, arriving at Bath Abbey ahead of his wedding to Holly Ramsay today

And on their gift wish-list is an £800 chair and footstool, a £450 log storage bin and a £995 mahogany table, The Sun reported.

They have also included a £365 mirror, a £430 outdoor heater as well as less expensive items such as an £18 bowl on their list.

‘It’s very traditional and they’ve made the gifting totally optional but, given the wealth of some of the people invited, they’re bound to do well,’ a source said.

Earlier, proud father Gordon shared a a heartwarming tribute to his daughter as she prepared to tie the knot with her fiancé.

The TV chef shared a sweet snap of him and Holly as he gushed over how ‘proud’ he is and how much he is looking forward to officially welcoming the sportsman to the family.

He penned: ‘I’m truly so lucky being able to walk this beautiful bride down the aisle and gaining an incredible son in law @adam_peaty!

‘I love you so much @hollyramsayy and couldn’t be a prouder Dad xxx’.

The gold medalist arrived ahead of the ceremony this morning, appearing calm, cool and collected, wearing a smart black suit as he clung on to his five-year-old son George’s hand

Adam Peaty counted down the hours until his wedding to Holly Ramsay as he shared a sunrise snap on the morning of his nuptials to Instagram on Saturday amid family feud

Gordon penned: ‘I’m truly so lucky being able to walk this beautiful bride down the aisle and gaining an incredible son in law @adam_peaty!’

The bride Holly Ramsay has departed Kin House and is making her way over to Bath Abbey

Holly makes her way over in a black car to the Abbey for the ceremony this morning

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Beforehand, he appeared to be counting down the hours to the wedding, sharing a snap of his surroundings – a pool in the backdrop of a countryside sunrise with the caption, ‘Morning of our wedding.’

It appears Peaty, who has six gold medals to his name, may have been planning a quick dip to calm his nerves ahead of the lavish celebrations.

Meanwhile, the highly-anticipated wedding has been at the centre of a toxic family row that has captured the nation, and has left the Olympian’s family disinvited to the celebrations.

And at, Kin House, the Wiltshire manor where the married couple’s reception is set to take place, security guards and dogs were spotted patrolling the grounds of the Georgian manor.

The Georgian manor is located near the pretty town of Chippenham, a 40-minute drive from the centre of Bath.

The sought-after wedding venue can accommodate 200 guests on site, with 12 bedrooms suitable for up to 24 guests.

The starting price for a full weekend wedding is £32,750, with bespoke menus for different clients.

But 120 miles away, in Staffordshire, his mother Caroline, father Mark and wider family are sat at home ‘heartbroken’ as they will not be among the guests after they were reportedly barred from the wedding by the happy couple.

Sarah Davies arrives at Bath Abbey sporting a black and blue floral floor-length gown

Celebrity chef Marcus Wareing arrives with his wife Jane at Bath Abbey today

Olympic swimmers Duncan Scott and Matt Richards arrive at the wedding

Radio host Will Manning and his girlfriend Georgia Haldenby attend the wedding of Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay

Celebrity chef Paul Ainsworth at the wedding of Gordon Ramsay’s daughter, Holly

Hordes of guests begin to descend on Bath Abbey ahead of today’s highly anticipated wedding

More guests dressed to the nines make their way into the Abbey this morning

Two attendees arrive wearing all black, with the woman wearing a fluffy shawl while holding a gold plated bag

Guests seen smiling and holding up a peace sign outside the Abbey this morning

More guests make their way into Bath Abbey as the crowds patiently wait to catch a glimpse of the blushing bride

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Caroline had reportedly planned to crash the wedding but has since decided against it explaining ‘It would be too sad’ and ‘ don’t want to spoil his big day.’

Her change of heart came after she’d previously insisted: ‘I will be there, and I will watch from the street.’

However, her husband Mark dissuaded her from crashing the wedding, telling her it would be ‘too upsetting’ to be there.

Instead, the Peatys remain at their home in Uttoxeter – the same home from which Caroline used to ferry her son to and from his countless training sessions and competitions, all those years ago.

Earlier, wedding organisers were seen putting the finishing touches on the two brilliant rose flower arrangements outside Abbey where her son married the love of his life and perhaps sealed the point of no return for her relationship with him.

Hours before guests were even set to arrive at the ancient landmark, a handful of spectators gathered by the blue rope that has been erected to catch the wedding of the year.

Six weeks ago, Caroline revealed her hurt and bewilderment in the wake of an extraordinary family bust-up that had exploded into the public arena after Holly’s very glossy hen-do, to which she was not invited.

Photographs of the glamorous gathering, posted on Instagram, notably included the bride-to-be, her family and friends, Victoria Beckham, Adam’s sister Bethany, but not Caroline.

Pictured: A security guard and a menacing patrol dog at the entrance of Kin House in Wiltshire ahead of the wedding reception

The patrol dog jumping up at the entrance of the Georgian Manor this morning

The security guard and the dog appear to be standing near a structure by the entrance of Kin House

The gates to the lavish Georgian manor appear to be slightly ajar as the fierce patrol dog and the security guard stand guard

Two vans arrive at Kiln House this morning ahead of the couple’s lavish wedding celebration

It seemed the turmoil of the fall out with his parents was far from Adam’s mind as he took to Instagram nice and early to share a picture of the countryside sunrise ahead of the ceremony

More security personnel stand outside Bath Abbey ahead of today’s ceremony

Meanwhile the flowers were seen being placed outside Bath Abbey ahead of the celebrations later today

A sign outside Bath Abbey saying how the visiting and services are closed until December 28

Decorations arriving at Bath Abbey ahead of today’s ceremony between Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay

Bath Abbey Bath Abbey on December 27 – the historic venue where the couple are set to wed

Caroline has been barred from the service following an increasingly toxic and inconveniently public row that began in November

Earlier this week Adam shared a loved-up snap of him and Holly holding hands as he wished his followers a ‘Merry Christmas’

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Adam Peaty prepares for today’s wedding to Holly Ramsay as security guards patrol with dogs

She was at home, looking after Adam’s son, George, five, from his previous relationship with Eirianedd Munro.

Meanwhile, at Kin House in Wiltshire, the opulent wedding reception is expected to go on until midnight.

Guests will arrive at the lavish venue after being shipped from the Abbey following the ceremony’s conclusion.

Their evening will begin with a prawn cocktail or Jerusalem artichoke starter at 4pm, followed by a beef wellington, pan-roasted wild halibut or crispy mushroom and chestnut pithivier.

In keeping with tradition, the wedding cake is set to be cut at 8pm with the newlyweds opting for a classic tatin for dessert.

Peaty is said to have met his now wife via her sister Tilly, while they both participated in Strictly Come Dancing in 2021.

On September 12, 2024, Holly announced their engagement, writing: ‘I am marrying my best friend. I truly cannot put into words how I am feeling right now.’

In a another post, Peaty said: ‘I can’t believe you’re going to be my wife. I’m truly the luckiest man on earth to have such a gentle, caring and beautiful woman by my side.’

BBC risks bɑcklɑsh ɑfter ɑiring Boxing Dɑy episode of Would I Lie To You? feɑturing Dɑvid Wɑlliɑms ɑs he fɑces ɑllegɑtions of inɑppropriɑte behɑviour

The BBC has risked a fresh backlash by broadcasting a Boxing Day episode of a long-running comedy panel show featuring David Walliams.

BBC One aired a festive edition of Would I Lie To You? on which Walliams appeared as a panellist, in the wake of allegations of inappropriate behaviour levelled against him.

The comedian and prolific children’s book author, 54, has been dropped by publisher Harper Collins after being accused of harassing junior female members of staff.

Walliams, who denies the allegations, appeared on the episode which was broadcast at 7pm on Friday but filmed over the summer.

Last week the BBC said that it would not remove the episode from its schedule.

It did say that it had ‘no future projects directly involving David Walliams’, who has also been removed as an ambassador of charity The Children’s Trust, and dropped from the line-up of Waterstones’ Children’s Book Festival.

Walliams appeared as a guest on the show alongside Call The Midwife actress Helen George, BBC radio DJ Swarzy Shire and Jools Holland, with team captains David Mitchell, and Lee Mack and host Rob Brydon.

The BBC has risked a fresh backlash by broadcasting a Boxing Day episode of a long-running comedy panel show featuring David Walliams

Walliams (left) appeared as a guest on the show alongside Call The Midwife actress Helen George (right) and Lee Mack (centre)

Walliams caused controversy at the filming of the episode in June when audience members spotted him twice making a Nazi salute as part of a joke during one segment.

The BBC apologised for the incident, which occurred during one of Ms George’s stories about injuring her wrist while waving, deeming it ‘completely unacceptable’.

His fellow panellists were said to be shocked by the incident during filming at Pinewood Studios.

“I’VE BEEN SILENT LONG ENOUGH — AND I’M DONE PROTECTING OTHER PEOPLE’S FAIRYTALES.” At Christmas, when the world was meant to be quiet and forgiving, Rebecca Loos detonated a truth bomb that ripped straight through the Beckham narrative, breaking her silence after Victoria Beckham’s glossy documentary dragged her name back into the spotlight and reopened wounds she says never healed. Fighting emotion but visibly furious, Rebecca shot back with brutal honesty: “They get to rewrite history with cameras and soft lighting — I get to live with the scars,” adding that she has “nothing left to lose by telling the truth.” Insiders say her decision to speak now wasn’t strategic — it was survival. “I watched them profit from pain while pretending it never existed,” she reportedly told friends. The timing alone felt deliberate, the message unmistakable: some stories don’t disappear just because powerful people want them buried. As social media explodes and sides harden, one chilling line is echoing louder than any festive cheer: “You don’t get closure when someone else controls the narrative — you get angry.” And this time, Rebecca isn’t backing down.

Rebecca Loos has publicly thanked fans for their support after unexpectedly finding herself thrust back into the spotlight following the release of Victoria Beckham.

The former personal assistant to David Beckham, now 48, took to Instagram on Christmas Day to share a serene festive snap alongside her dog, posing in front of a lavishly decorated tree. Dressed in a glamorous green-and-white gown, Rebecca appeared calm and composed — a striking contrast to the media storm that has resurfaced around her name.

In a simple but pointed message, she wrote that she was grateful for all the love and support, wishing her followers health and happiness over Christmas — a quiet acknowledgment of the renewed attention following Victoria’s highly watched documentary.

Rebecca, who lives a far more private life in Norway with her husband and children, was famously at the centre of headlines in 2004 after claiming she had an affair with David while he was married. The subject resurfaced again after David addressed the allegations in his own Netflix documentary in 2023, describing the period as one of the most difficult of his life.

More recently, Victoria herself was asked about the rumours during an appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast with Alex Cooper, where she reflected that everything she and David have endured has only strengthened their marriage over time.

Rebecca’s festive message comes amid a turbulent Christmas for the Beckham family. Their eldest son Brooklyn Beckham sparked fresh headlines after declaring wife Nicola Peltz-Beckham his “everything” in a loved-up Instagram post, shared just days after blocking his parents and siblings on social media.

Brooklyn, celebrating Christmas in Miami with Nicola’s billionaire parents, also raised eyebrows earlier this week with a cryptic TikTok video set to Telephone, highlighting the lyric “sorry I cannot hear you, I’m kinda busy” — a move many fans interpreted as a thinly veiled message to his estranged family.

While David and Victoria have continued festivities in the UK with their younger children, sources close to the couple insist they remain heartbroken over the estrangement but unwavering in their love for Brooklyn.

Against this backdrop of family fractures and revived controversies, Rebecca Loos’ quiet Christmas post stood out — not as a defence or denial, but as a subtle reminder that some chapters never fully close, no matter how much time has passed.