Taylor Swift getting married to Travis Kelce in New York this summer could easily be described as the ultimate celebrity event. There was hype, intrigue, tight media control and plenty of global attention.

Some described it as being the US’s version of a royal wedding. But there is a key difference.

A royal wedding is a celebration of a monarchy, a long-established institution in many countries. By contrast, the marriage of Swift and Kelce in Madison Square Gardens on July 3 2026 was the latest instalment of a very modern journey. For our research contends that Swift has transcended celebrity and become an institution in her own right, with her own global influence.

This is no mean feat for the 36-year-old from Pennsylvania. Institutions are the building blocks of our social world, providing us with meanings and roles that we embrace or inhabit as we navigate our lives.

The British monarchy, for example, can be one basis by which people in the UK understand the public realm and their role in it. The King has a well defined role in British society, because he is representing a well established institution that comes with a set of rules and expectations.

In a much shorter time, Swift has become an institution in and of herself. And we specifically use the word “institution” because she has become a focal point for rules, roles, relationships and meanings that are used to govern aspects of the lives of millions of people around the world.

For her fans, the values communicated through Swift’s work and actions include a deep sense of authenticity, community and inclusiveness. These then become principles that those fans draw on to navigate their lives.

The simple act of creating and giving friendship bracelets represents the social norms expected of her fans. That is how Swifties behave.

It is a cultural norm that is recognised around the world, and one that, along with several others, binds this group together. There are the shared online interactions about apparent clues from Swift regarding upcoming tours, songs or personal events, and even the language that is used by Swift and her followers. These help to define the relationships that Swifties form with one another, and their interactions with Swift herself.

The life of a showgirl

In a behind-the-scenes documentary Swift explained that the 3½ hour concerts that she delivered during her Eras concert tour (which ran from March 2023 to December 2024) were to “overserve” her fans. They featured rituals such as the giving of her iconic black fedora hat to a young fan during the song 22. Fans dressed up to reflect their own favourite Swift era as a way of reinforcing the meanings, roles and relationships that Swift and her fans have created.

In each concert’s city, donations were made to local charities. And before the couples’ wedding, US$26 million (£19.5 million) was pledged to good causes in places that hold special meaning for the couple.

These tangible demonstrations of kindness and respect help to reinforce the values and norms that Swift attempts to portray – and they may also have contributed to her ability to successfully manage her wedding.

Because from an organisational perspective, the management of the wedding was a masterclass in institutional control. To command a massive public venue, enforce iron clad non-disclosure agreements on famous guests, and then completely dictate the media narrative, required more than just a celebrity. It required infrastructure.

This is a clear demonstration that Swift has transcended mere celebrity to become an institution in her own right. Her empire doesn’t just navigate traditional industry rules. It has its own distinct set of norms and meanings that form the basis for defining new kinds of relationships within the entire music industry and beyond.

And if we think of Swift as an institution that sets outs roles and norms around relations and behaviour, the effects of her wedding may also be consequential.

Given that Swift’s life informs how young people in particular navigate their lives, then her marriage, and how it is expressed through her public persona and her work, may have a profound effect on how young people understand gender and relationships. Observing how the very modern institution that is Taylor Swift may influence some other long-established social institutions, including gender and marriage, will be fascinating.

Kelly took on three roles as she joined the 4,000-plus volunteers, known as “legends”, at the games: welcoming the workforce, meeting Team Scotland netball players before their training session, and later joining the spectator services team to greet the public and help fans find their way around the venue.

The multi-agency response is making progress at dampening the flames.

Police have banned drones from flying in restricted areas as emergency crews battle wildfires at the Cairngorms.

Around 70 firefighters remain at the scene and nine appliances on Monday as progress is being made at dampening the flames due to imrpived weather conditions.

An aerial assessment has revealed that a massive 25 square kilometres area has been affected by the blaze.

Helicopters, funded by Forestry and Land Scotland, have been performing significant water-bombing within the airspace and police have banned drones due to fears they may interfere with their operations.

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While no air restrictions have been implemented by the Civil Aviation Authority at this time, cops have urged the public not to fly drones and similar vehicles within the air space between East of Coylumbridge, South of Nethybridge, West of Tomintoul, North of Glen Avon and Cairngorm Mountain until further notice.

Members of the public, icluding walkers and visitors are asked to continue to avoid affected areas in Glenmore, Abernethy and Loch Morlich.

Highland Council also convened a business recovery group – attended by Park Authority representatives and other public sector agencies – looking at economic support and recovery beyond the immediate incident.

Inspector Douglas Livitt said: “We understand the significant public interest in this ongoing incident and the desire for some to obtain detailed imagery of the current situation, however, in order to ensure that helicopter operations are not stalled or hampered, please refrain from flying unmanned aerial vehicles in the area for the time being.

“This remains a dynamic situation with a significant level of resource from a variety of agencies and we are all committed to returning the affected area to normality as soon as possible.

“Our thanks go to the public for their continued support and cooperation.”

A Scottish Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “Progress has been made in tackling the Cairngorms wildfire as aggressive firefighting operations continue today, Monday, 27 July.

“It is estimated that the fire has affected an area of around 25 square kilometres, following an aerial assessment.

“Improved weather conditions and a targeted effort to tackle the wildfire in key areas has resulted in a reduction in visible flames, however smouldering areas and burning spots in the ground remain.

“The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will maintain a significant presence in the area until the incident is brought to a safe conclusion.

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“Firefighting is ongoing alongside partners and heavy machinery in the North and West of the incident, supported by helicopter waterbombing.

“Around 70 firefighters remain on scene, with nine fire appliances, specialist wildfire resources and Wildfire Tactical Advisors.

“Members of the public, walkers, and visitors are urged to continue to avoid the affected areas within the Cairngorms National Park. The area remains unsafe due to active firefighting operations.”

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Adam Ramsay-Peaty says he is in a good place ahead of tonight’s 50m breaststroke final at the Commonwealth Games.

The three-time Olympic gold medal winner was emotional after he finished third in Saturday’s 100m final in Glasgow. In that race the Englishman’s reign as Britain’s breaststroke king looked to be fading after he was edged out by Australia’s Sam Williamson, with Jersey teenager Filip Nowacki claiming silver.

The 31-year-old was in tears after the race criticising the media which he insisted had written “rubbish” about his personal life.

“I know the s— I’ve been through, which is no fault of my own, to be honest,” said Ramsay-Peaty, who lost his 100m breaststroke crown two years ago at the Paris Olympics. “But it does take a toll. The choices I’ve made over the last few months have been hard ones. But I’m happy at the same time that I can get here. I didn’t quit in Paris, but I deserve more.”

He added: “You don’t know who I am and people who comment, people who see the story because you read a headline, they’ve got to look themselves in the mirror.

“You can’t hurt me. For me, it’s about my family and that does come at a cost. Being able to ignore that and being able to focus on my job – that hasn’t played a part in a sense of what we’re experiencing today.

“I’m still happy with that result. There’s some sense, but it has to, it has to stop. You know, look how many, how many athletes, how many people have to go for this until the media learn [a] lesson?”

Ramsay-Peaty looked in better form qualifying third fastest from the semi-finals, with a time of 26.82secs. That still leaves him a couple of tenths to find on the South African Michael Houlie, who was fastest in 26.61. The 100m champion Williamson also looked good as he won his semi-final in 26.79.

But Ramsay-Peaty said he was pleased with how he bounced back from Saturday’s defeat.

“It felt much better,” he said. “The last 24 hours have been a bit of a whirlwind, but I’m really happy with that. We’re on a great trajectory for tomorrow.”

He added: “People forget that I haven’t done this for two years. And even I forget that. So as you go through heats, semis and finals, it’s quite difficult if you’re not used to it. So I think that perspective is a good thing.”

Stay here to see whether Ramsay-Peaty can win his first gold since the 2022 Commonwealth Games and for all the reaction to what is sure to be an intriguing battle. 

“No thanks, I don’t eat meat.” This simple sentence can prompt very different reactions, but the question that often follows is: “Why?”

The answer may reflect concern for animals, the environment, religion or personal health. Families and healthcare professionals may also wonder whether giving up meat offers a socially acceptable way to restrict food.

Yet our new systematic review and meta-analysis found no clear overall difference in eating disorder symptoms between people following strict vegetarian or vegan diets and people who ate meat.

A systematic review uses a structured process to identify and assess the available evidence. A meta-analysis combines the numerical results of comparable studies to estimate the overall pattern.

Eating disorders can involve distressing thoughts and behaviour around food, weight or body shape. These may include severe restriction, binge eating, vomiting or excessive exercise. Removing categories of food can therefore cause concern. However, people adopt vegetarian and vegan diets for varied reasons, including animal welfare, religion, health and environmental concerns. The meaning of the restriction is important.

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Our review combined 24 studies involving 25,223 people. The studies used established questionnaires to assess experiences such as restricting food, losing control while eating and distress about weight or body shape. These questionnaires measured symptoms reported by participants. They did not establish whether each person had a diagnosed eating disorder.

We applied strict definitions to the diets being compared. Vegetarians excluded meat, poultry, fish and seafood. Vegans excluded all animal-derived foods. We excluded flexitarian, pescatarian and semi-vegetarian diets because they allow some meat or fish and may be followed for different reasons.

The individual findings were mixed. Some studies reported more symptoms among vegetarians or vegans, some reported fewer, and others found no clear difference. When we combined the results, there was no meaningful overall difference between the dietary groups.

This finding does not mean that vegetarianism or veganism can never coexist with an eating disorder. It means that the dietary label alone tells us little about a person’s psychological health.

Motivation matters

Consider two people who stop eating meat. One acts on long-held concerns about animal welfare and remains relaxed and flexible about food. The other begins cutting out an increasing number of foods because of an intense fear of gaining weight. What they eat may look similar, although their reasons and experiences differ sharply.

Only a few studies in our review examined motivation. One study of university students found that people who adopted vegetarian diets partly for weight control reported more eating disorder symptoms. However, most studies did not record why participants followed their diets, so motivation cannot yet be used as a reliable test of risk.

It can still guide a useful conversation. Qualitative research involving people with experience of eating disorders suggests asking when the dietary change began, whether it was driven by fear, whether further food rules appeared and how much flexibility the person retained.

A sudden change accompanied by weight loss, distress, secrecy or increasing restriction may deserve closer attention. A longstanding diet that reflects someone’s values, meets their nutritional needs and causes no distress presents a different picture.

The evidence has several limitations. All 24 studies were cross-sectional, meaning that they collected information at one point in time. They cannot show whether dietary change came before eating disorder symptoms or whether people who already had symptoms were more likely to become vegetarian or vegan.

The studies also provided limited information about diet quality, duration or motivation. Most were conducted in western countries, and relatively few included adolescents or older adults. Nearly seven in ten participants were women, so the findings are less certain for men and for other groups poorly represented in the research.

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Measurement may also affect the results. Standard eating disorder questionnaires were developed for the wider population. Some questions may interpret deliberate food exclusion as unhealthy restraint even when it reflects ethical or religious commitments. Researchers have therefore begun developing screening questionnaires designed specifically for vegetarians and vegans. Screening tools identify people who may benefit from fuller assessment – they do not provide a diagnosis.

Concerns about disordered eating should be taken seriously, but vegetarianism or veganism should not be treated as a warning sign on its own. A more useful assessment asks why the diet was adopted, whether it has become increasingly restrictive, whether food causes fear or distress, and whether the person is receiving adequate nourishment.

Those features reveal more about possible difficulty than the absence of meat or animal products.

Over the past few years, “tradwife” content has moved from niche corners of social media into mainstream cultural debate. Tradwives present themselves as embracing a “traditional wife” lifestyle centred on domesticity, motherhood and clearly defined gender roles within marriage.

This content is typically framed through curated images of homemaking, hyper-femininity and nostalgic visions of family life. The tradwife trend is frequently interpreted as a reaction to contemporary pressures such as economic insecurity, stalled work-life balance and broader social and cultural uncertainty.

Yet this focus on the present risks treating the phenomenon as historically unprecedented. In fact, tradwife ideals echo the ways domesticity and femininity have been repeatedly romanticised in periods of social change, in particular, by the early 20th-century German housewives’ movement.

German housewives associations

Housewives associations began to spring up across Germany in the late 19th century. These regional groups were brought together under the umbrella of the national Federation of German Housewives’ Associations in 1915. The federation engaged in consumer and political lobbying, ran domestic training courses for young women and published newspapers and yearbooks that promoted their ideology.

Like 21st-century tradwives, the early 20th-century housewives’ associations accepted the idea that men and women, while not necessarily unequal, were inherently different. They believed they had distinct roles to play within the family and in society more broadly.

Rosine Speicher, a member of the federation’s committee and leader of the local housewives’ organisation in Nuremberg, advocated for this idea. In the federation’s 1933 yearbook she wrote that the family provided the ideal environment for the development of women’s personalities.

The belief that women were fundamentally different to men went hand-in-hand with religious language in the early 20th century, as it often still does among today’s tradwives. One of the first studies of the German housewives’ movement highlighted how the leader of the federation, Anna Gerhardt, appealed to women using “cultural-religious language”. She evoked “an inner voice for a holy mission, demanding renunciation, self-sacrifice, discipline, education, and, above all, service”.

Members of the German housewives’ movement openly expressed anti-feminist sentiments. Speicher, for example, wrote in the yearbook that feminism had led to “the disgusting degradation of marriage to a primarily sexual affair”. She believed this resulted in a “fear” of having children.

Speicher made the case for maintaining a traditional model of marriage in which women’s role is one of service in relation to their husband and the children it is assumed they will dutifully bear. With this attitude, she anticipated views that circulate among many 21st-century tradwives.

Alongside religious and anti-feminist ideas, the early 20th-century housewives, like some of their 21st-century counterparts, also bought into and promoted ethno-nationalism. This form of nationalism imagines the nation as an ethnically homogeneous group. For the early 20th-century housewives, this meant people with Germanic roots, while some 21st-century tradwives have been linked with white nationalist ideologies.

The Federation of German Housewives’ Associations was officially politically neutral. But by the early 1930s, its leadership and policies were increasingly aligned with the Nazi party’s fascist agenda. The housewives’ movement regarded childbearing as women’s primary contribution to securing the future of the nation.

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Clara Mende, a political representative for housewives in the Ministry of Economics, captured this nationalist pro-natalism when she wrote in the yearbook in 1933 that “mothers-to-be are the architects of Germany’s future”. The newspapers published by the national and regional housewives’ organisations frequently included advice about raising children in line with the movement’s conservative and nationalist values.

The nationalist politics of the early 20th-century housewives was also expressed in their approach to food. Housewives were encouraged to make use of seasonal, German produce and avoid buying imported goods.

In 1927, an article in the federation’s newspaper accused housewives who bought imported oranges over German-grown apples of being responsible for unemployment and declining agricultural output. It suggested that housewives should choose apples over oranges because, among other reasons, apples don’t require peeling and, it claimed, leave you feeling more satiated.

Although early 20th-century German housewives’ associations were not promoting the kind of “homesteading” associated with modern-day tradwife influencers, they did use cookery-related articles and handbooks to promote their nationalist ideologies. This provided them with a way to integrate their politics into the everyday lives of supporters.

Looking back to the beliefs and activities of the early 20th-century German housewives’ movement helps to clarify how today’s tradwives are drawing on a well-established and international history. This history includes women’s advocacy for socially conservative, anti-feminist and ethno-nationalist ideas.

Although the tradwife lifestyle is often packaged as personal choice, that choice does not occur in a vacuum. Against a backdrop of increasing support for right-wing populism – both today and in late 1920s–early 1930s Germany – the potential political implications cannot be ignored.

Promoting a lifestyle and belief system that align with right-wing populist attacks on women’s rights and cultural diversity carries consequences that extend beyond the personal sphere.

Morning Live presenter Helen Skelton has been busy working on another exciting BBC show.

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BBC viewers are in for a treat as a new series of Helen Skelton’s Lost and Found in the Lakes is on the way.

The Morning Live presenter, who is currently away from the programme while its on summer break, shared a snippet on her social media for fans.

One clip on Instagram shows the BBC star infront of a lake as she panned the camera around to show the landscape.

Another image featured Helen in the water with a member of the crew as one video saw a diver putting goggles on ready to scour the lakebed.

The BBC star gave fans a sneak-peek of the cast and crew filming the third series of the programme, which was first released back in 2024.

She captioned the post by detailing the ‘great views’ and ‘good company’ throughout the production.

Helen also shared that people are able to get in touch with the programme themselves if they’ve lost anything and are looking to reunite with their treasured possessions.

It wasn’t long before people commented on the post, with many excited that another instalment is on the way.

One person shared: “Love this programme & the whole team.”

Another added: “It was nice seeing you in that exact spot a couple of weeks ago & thankyou to you & your wonderful team.@lostandfoundlakes.”

Someone else commented: “Beautiful Helen Skelton in beautiful locations enjoying beautiful surroundings of the lakes.” While a fourth wrote: “So glad you’re doing another series Helen. Love this program. And you present it brilliantly.”

While there’s no official return date, the past two seaons have been released in January, which indicates the third series could be released in early 2027.

In the past, Alex McLeod, BBC Daytime Commissioning Editor said: “The first series of Lost and Found in the Lakes was a big hit with viewers, thanks to its irresistible mix of drama, emotion, and beautiful scenery.

“We’re thrilled to be bringing it back for a second series and can’t wait to see what finds the team will discover next.”

Lost and Found in the Lakes is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.

A body has been found in the search for two men who went missing from a coastal town in North Wales, police have said.

Simon Wilson and Connor Parfitt were seen on Tuesday evening, July 21, near the beach adjacent to Hafan-y-Mor, Pwllheli, on the Llyn Peninsula. The pair were thought to be heading towards the coastline with inflatable kayaks.

A huge search operation was launched, with police receiving support from Coastguard teams and the RNLI.

In a tragic update, police have said that 24-year-old Connor’s body was found on a beach in Aberystwyth, five days after he went missing. His family have been informed and are being supported by officers.

Simon has not yet been found. Officers are continuing to support his family.

Pregnant Holly Ramsay consoled her husband Adam Peaty after he missed out on gold yet again at the Commonwealth Games on Monday. 

The daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, 26, was seen embracing the swimmer in the stands after joining the crowd to support him in the 50m breaststroke.

It was agony for Adam as he missed out on gold once again, finishing in third place to earn another bronze medal, with South Africa‘s Michael Houlie storming to victory. 

Despite struggling to secure a gold at this year’s Games, Holly has proudly watched on at each of Adam’s races, with the couple set to welcome a daughter in December. 

Speaking after the race, Adam admitted he’s already struggled with ‘ups and downs’ during his swimming career, and he’s felt ‘off’ throughout his time in Glasgow.

He said: ‘The harder you try the slower you go. The last two years have been tough to get the speed back. [Main takeaways?] Quite a lot, too many. 

The daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was seen embracing the swimmer, as he sweetly stroked her bump after finishing in third place

It was agony for Adam as he missed out on gold once again, finishing in third place to earn another bronze medal, with South Africa’s Michael Houlie storming to victory 

‘For me, just getting back to enjoying my training. I’m not going to be too hard for myself. 

‘I think my whole career there has been a lot of ups and downs, two thirds of it was very good and then I lost my way, lost my purpose. 

‘I don’t even know what tomorrow looks like really, there’s a lot of learning. I’ve felt ‘off’ this week and I don’t know why. We are trying new things.’

Adam also noted he still had plenty to fight for, as he and Holly prepare to welcome a daughter in December. 

On Sunday, Adam paid tribute to his wife Holly for supporting him during a ‘whirlwind’ 24 hours, after he missed out on 100m breaststroke gold.

The Olympian returned to the pool on Sunday evening to compete in the 50m breaststroke semi-final, with his pregnant wife proudly watching on, and a second-placed finish booking him a spot in the final race on Monday night.

After his 100m loss, Adam broke down in tears in an emotional interview that saw him take aim at his estranged family, saying that his fallout with them ‘has taken its toll’.

But the swimmer said his performance was ‘much better’ during his 50m run, and during his post-race interview, he was asked who he turned to for support while he strived to bounce back from his 100m swim.

The swimmer failed to mention his family, and instead praised Holly, who is pregnant with her first child, and his close friends for being there for him.

Friends of Adam’s mother, Caroline, told the Daily Mail that she’s heartbroken after not being able to watch her son compete in Glasgow. Read the full story here.

Adam said: ‘The last 24 hours have been a bit of a whirlwind, not something I’m not used to.

‘But I guess in sport, it’s not really about when you get beat down because it’s going to be inevitable, that you do that, you make mistakes, it’s how it takes you to look at that, perspective, turn it around for tonight and I’m really happy for that. On a great trajectory for tomorrow.’

Asked who he leans on for support, Adam continued: ‘It was a lot of people I talk to, obviously my wife, my coach, my best mate Ed. You’ve got your friends, your teammates.

Despite struggling to secure a gold at this year’s Games, Holly has proudly watched on at each of Adam’s races, with the couple set to welcome a daughter in December

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Adam sweetly placed a hand on his wife’s bump as he rushed to embrace her after finishing his race at the games

After tying the knot in December, Holly and Adam revealed last month that they are expecting their first child together

Adam had previously alluded to his feud with his estranged family in a post-race interview, insisting the fallout was ‘no fault of his own’

In his post-race interview, Adam also noted he still had plenty to fight for, as he and Holly prepare to welcome a daughter in December

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Holly nervously cradled her bump as she prepared to watch Adam’s race

On Sunday, Adam paid tribute to his wife Holly for supporting him during a ‘whirlwind’ 24 hours, after he missed out on 100m breastroke gold

The swimmer failed to mention his family, and instead praised Holly, who is pregnant with her first child, and his close friends for being there for him

‘The best way to get everything out in my head, is to just write it out, I write down what is going wrong, what is going right, what can I change, what can’t I change and then I’ve got a battle plan.

‘I can go ”right I can do with this’,’ take it into tomorrow. So even now I’m thinking, what’s part of that battle plan.’

Adam broke down in tears and went home with a bronze medal when he finished in third place in the 100m breaststroke final on Saturday night.

In an interview after his defeat, Adam acknowledged the family feud and said the fallout ‘has taken its toll’.

‘It’s hard because I know how hard I’ve worked,’ Adam cried. ‘I know the s**t I’ve been through, which is no fault of my own. It does take a toll.’

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

Caroline, who spent years ferrying her son to early-morning training sessions, was also not invited to Holly’s glamorous hen do.

Then, months later, Adam broke his silence on the feud as he insisted there are ‘two sides to every story’ in a statement he posted on Instagram.

The latest blow came last month when the Daily Mail revealed Adam’s pregnant sister Bethany – the only member of his family to still be in contact with the couple – has now sensationally fallen out with Holly. Read the full story here.

The reports of his strained relationship with his parents have clearly taken their toll on Adam, as he was overcome with emotion after the result.

He added in his post-swim interview: ‘I’m never afraid to show emotion. It’s important because it helps create stronger people, stronger men, stronger fathers and stronger husbands.

‘This cycle especially, I’ve worked harder than ever. To get a result like that hurts because I know I’m better than that.

‘It’s still very raw. I honestly feel like I deserve more. There’s a lot of thinking to do, but it’s too early to draw any conclusions.

‘Maybe it was just an off swim. Maybe it’s because I’ve been away from championship racing for two years. I honestly don’t know.

‘What’s the point of all the 5.30am starts? What’s the point of all the metres every single day? What’s the point of being exhausted all the time, or missing family events because you have to train?

‘It has to mean something. For me, that means striving for excellence, and today wasn’t excellence. That’s where the emotion comes from.

‘The choices I’ve made over the last few months have been difficult. At the same time, I’m proud that I got here and that I didn’t quit after Paris [Olympics in 2024]. I know I deserve more, and I know I can work for it.

‘It’s been two years since I’ve raced heats, semis and finals, so maybe it’s just an adjustment. It’s too early to know what I’m capable of at this stage, but I’m a fighter.

‘We’ve got another opportunity at the Europeans in two weeks, and I do enjoy a scrap. I lost that scrap today, but that’s sport. Most of the time I’ve won those battles – this time I didn’t.’

Adam has cut ties with his parents, after a fall-out which began when wider members of his family were not invited to his wife Holly’s hen party last year 

He continued: ‘Over the last couple of months I’ve had to make some hard decisions so I could focus on doing my job.

‘I’ve had to ignore a lot of the rubbish people write online. Enough is enough. This goes beyond sport. It’s about being decent people. We all have to do better.

‘My wife will always be proud of me. As a father, it doesn’t matter whether you come home with a gold medal, as long as you come home. That’s what really matters.’

Adam changing his name to Ramsay-Peaty and registering under the double-barrel surname for the Games in Glasgow is the latest blow for his estranged loved ones – especially as Ramsay is placed first before Peaty.

A source said previously: ‘Adam may be rich, but we have something that he hasn’t and that is brains, loyalty, integrity and family.

‘Money makes for a cold bedfellow. It can’t hold you tight when things go wrong or when you have a bad day.’

They added: ‘When you live to be famous you aren’t living, you are playing a role. Fame is but fleeting but family is forever.’

Eighteen-year-old Filip Nowacki, from Jersey, finished in second place, 0.31 seconds behind world record holder Ramsay-Peaty, with gold going to Australian Sam Williamson.