He has a son, William, who was born in 1993. William joined him father in Japan from 1997 until 2009, whereafter he attended Oakham School. Having completed his schooling, he attended Newcastle University where he read History and Archaeology. William completed his education with a 2:1 BA (Hons), before attending the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He is currently a Captain serving with the Royal Regiment of Artillery.[https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/63119/supplement/15951]