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Watson lives in Langport, Somerset, with his wife and two children. His wife, Rita, is from Italy and their children, one daughter called Frederica and one son called Gregory, were born in 1992 and 1995 respectively. Watson enjoys sailing and jazz music. From 1999 he was editor of "The Parliament Magazine", a role now filled by Catherine Stihler.
Watson was knighted in the 2011 Birthday Honours.
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