Lord Eduard Perceval Spriggs, Fifth Earl of Hattley, was born in Grand Enaj, Sivad, on 5 April 2980, the only son of Lord Gerald Richard Spriggs, Fourth Earl of Hattley, and Lady Sophia Anne Spriggs (nee Coulter). After the deaths of his parents in a shuttle accident whilst on holiday to Deserata, Eduard was brought up by his paternal aunt and only surviving relative, Lady Agnes Victoria Spriggs. Eduard is married to Lady Katherine Elizabeth "Kitty" Spriggs (nee Houghton), daughter of Lord Mortimer Herald Houghton, Third Baron of Sauderfield, Rear Admiral (Ret.), Knight of the King's Horse, and Member of the Council of Peers. He is father to three children: Lord Richard Francis Houghton Spriggs, Apparent Sixth Earl of Hattley (b. 3005.03.26); Lady Anne Victoria Spriggs (b. 3006.05.30); and