Holly Ramsay in a white dress and Adam Peaty in a black suit holding an umbrella© Karwai Tang

Olympian Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay's private relationship - rare romantic photos

The Olympic champion met the daughter of Gordon Ramsay in 2021 – but they didn't start dating for two more years

Online News Writer & Diversity and Inclusion Lead
Updated: September 12, 2024

Adam Peaty' and his beautiful fiancee, Holly Ramsay are engaged after one year of dating! The couple announced the exciting news on Thursday that Adam popped the question while they were soaking up the sun on a luxury holiday. 

The news was shared alongside a slew of gorgeous photos of the pair, with Holly showing off her dazzling engagement ring which certainly didn't disappoint. Alongside the images, Adam penned a gushing tribute t his bride-to-be.

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Holly Ramsay has announced his engagement to swimmer Adam Peaty

It read: "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. You fill my heart to the brim and give my soul peace. You have been with me when I’ve been at my lowest and helped me understand myself to navigate my own darkness. You have also celebrated the highs which have been so many, as for the first time in my life, I’m happy with the man I’ve become. You came to church with me and joined the incredible community we have there without a question."

He added hat her family, which includes her father, the chef Gordon Ramsay, "always treated me so generously with their time, emotion and trust". He concluded the post with a number of emotional bible verses including one from Matthew 19:6 that reads: "So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.'" 

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The couple seemed to have gotten engaged during a luxury holiday

Sharing her own happiness, Holly gushed: "I am marrying my best friend. I truly cannot put into words how I am feeling right now. I still remember how big my smile was the morning I got home from my first date with you.

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Gordon Ramsay's daughter showed off her stunning engagement ring

"Thank you for letting the little girl inside of me feel loved, seen and happier than ever. I love you & I cannot wait to be your wife." She added that she will "always be there" for former Strictly Come Dancing star Peaty, and her son George.

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Adam posted an emotional statement on Instagram where he promised 'to always love you with all my heart'

As the pair to continue celebrating in their engagement bubble  below, HELLO! has had a look back at the couple's biggest milestones – while also showing off some of the pair's most loved-up photos…

First meeting – 2021

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Adam first met Holly when he performed on Strictly Come Dancing

Adam and Holly first crossed paths in 2021 when the swimmer competed on Strictly Come Dancing alongside Holly's sister, Tilly Ramsay. However, there would be no indication of anything romantic at the time, as Adam was happily dating girlfriend Eirianedd Munro.

The former couple, who share son George, went their separate ways in August 2022. At the time, the swimmer said: "Eiri and George, I'm sorry for letting you down. My only interest is for the well-being of our family at this difficult time so I ask that our privacy is respected and I won't be saying anything further."

Going official – June 2023

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Holly and Adam went official with their relationship during a trip to Italy

Adam and Holly went official with their relationship in June 2023 after the couple enjoyed a romantic trip to Rome. The pair had been linked weeks before with Adam even spending time at Holly's family home in Cornwall.

Engagement rumours – October 2023

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Holly's beauty post had fans thinking she and Adam had gotten engaged

Fans were convinced that the duo had a whirlwind romance and sparked engagement rumours just four months into their relationship. When Holly showed off some beauty products, many eagle-eyed followers spotted a ring, with one even saying: "Thought the first was an engagement pic."

Although Adam is yet to pop the question to his beloved, the pair have shown a different mark of commitment, getting matching tattoos. Holly has an 'A' tattooed behind her ear, while Adam carried a 'H' on his neck.

Now that you're up to date on the duo's love story, see some of their sweetest moments below…

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Early days

After confirming their romance, Holly shared some insights into the pair's romantic date nights. In this photo, the pair visited a swanky bar and Holly knocked it out the park with her choice of a black mini dress, while her beau, wearing a white shirt wrapped his arm around her.

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Formula 1 dates

Both Holly and her father are massive fans of F1, and Holly brought her new partner along with her to Silverstone to soak in the event.

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Family bonding

Holly was a young brother in the form of Oscar, and given he's already a dad, Adam had no trouble handling the youngster. In this photo, the trio can be seen having a great time in the back of the car as they prepare for a holiday together.

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Suited up

Adam and Holly certainly have a strong bond, and the fashion star sweetly captioned this date night photo: "4ever." Aww!

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Mistletoe kisses

With Adam's birthday falling on 28 December, there's plenty to celebrate around the Christmas season. And of course, plenty of mistletoe for kisses.

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Holly & George

It's not just Oscar who Adam has a good bond with, but Holly clearly gets along with Adam's young son, George. Holly could be seen holding a birthday cake for the pair as Adam marked his 29th birthday.

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A couple that hikes together...

Adam and Holly never rest and during the Easter holidays, the couple enjoyed a small hike together. The couple looked so in love as Holly smooched her partner.

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Tattoos

Adam had his tribute to Holly firmly on display as they posed together during the warm weather.

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Olympic spirit

Holly was on the sidelines at the Olympic Games in Paris to support her now-fiance as he competed this year.

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