**Rose West’s Son to Marry at Renowned Welsh Hotel Amid Legacy of Notoriety**
The son of infamous British serial killer Rose West is preparing to wed at one of Wales’ most distinguished hotels, years after severing ties with his mother and distancing himself from his family’s harrowing past. Stephen West will marry his long-term partner, Emma Bradley, this August at the renowned Celtic Manor hotel in Newport. The couple, who reside in Gloucester, have also recently welcomed a daughter, Eden, further cementing their new chapter away from the shadow of Stephen’s upbringing.
Stephen’s childhood was spent in the now notorious “house of horrors” in Gloucester, where his parents, Fred and Rose West, committed a series of heinous crimes. His father, Fred, was responsible for at least 12 murders over two decades, many carried out with Rose’s involvement, before his death in prison in 1995. The crimes sent shockwaves across Britain and left an indelible mark not only on the victims’ families but also on the West children.
Now 51, Stephen West has publicly spoken about grappling with his father’s lasting influence, once admitting: “There’s a bit of my dad in me.” Despite these challenges, he has sought to create his own legacy through his work, his relationships, and his family. This upcoming wedding will mark Stephen’s third time down the aisle, and he is already a father to eight children.
Rose West, currently 71, remains imprisoned and is reportedly in ailing health after more than three decades behind bars. Media reports have revealed that she has been transferred to specially adapted prison accommodation due to her significant mobility issues. As she approaches the end of her life sentence, Rose West has, by all accounts, accepted her fate following the abandonment of her final appeal in 2001. She will reportedly never meet her new granddaughter, as Stephen has chosen to cut all contact with his mother.
Emma Bradley, now a registered nurse at Gloucester Royal Hospital and herself a mother of two from a previous relationship, has said she and Stephen are indifferent to Rose West’s health and situation, having closed that chapter of their lives. Emma shared that their sole focus is now on their young family. “He is adamant, at this time of his life he’s got a young family to protect,” she remarked, explaining Stephen’s reluctance to revisit the trauma of his past.
Despite the family’s attempts to move forward, public interest has not waned. The couple reportedly viewed the recent Netflix series “Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story,” bringing the horrors of Gloucester back into public conversation. Yet for Stephen and Emma, their attention remains squarely on safeguarding their own children from the shadows of history.
Within prison walls, Rose West remains an isolated figure. It has been reported that, isolated from fellow inmates due to her notoriety, she spends most of her time alone, occasionally enjoying nature documentaries, particularly those on birds. A recent report revealed she often breakfasts on tomato soup in her cell and passes the remainder of her time knitting or watching television, with her declining mobility keeping her largely confined.
Attempts to escape her past have been noted, including a legal name change to Jennifer Jones in late 2024. While intended as a symbolic break, her identity as Rose West remains widely known amongst staff and inmates at HMP New Hall, near Wakefield.
Rose West is currently housed in Rivendell House, a specialised wing within the prison offering en-suite cells and laptops for restricted use, providing a more comfortable environment for inmates with specific needs. Yet, according to those familiar with the situation, her infamy ensures a solitary existence, shunned by the majority of prisoners.
As Stephen West prepares for a new beginning, the family’s story remains a stark reminder of how the legacy of infamy can shape — but not necessarily define — the lives of those left behind. For Stephen, his forthcoming marriage at the iconic Celtic Manor marks an important step towards forging a future far removed from the horrors of his lineage.