Personal Life
King used to be married with three children. He is re-married with a daughter. His father was a regular presence at darts tournaments, often cheering King during matches while wearing his trademark crown. He died in September 2010, which King later admitted left him 'devastated', and this led to a loss of form. At the 2011 PDC World Darts Championship, King's wife cheered him on accompanied by a crown in remembrance of his father.
King is good friends with and lives close to fellow darts player Peter Wright and they often practice together. He is also a keen motor enthusiast and revealed that when younger he gave up his chance of becoming a racing driver to continue his fledging darts career. King currently travels and practices with upcoming darts player and 2012 Youth World Champion James Hubbard who King has described as a player to watch in the future.
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