He was born in 1969 in London. When he was 3 he moved to a farm in Wales with 2 adults he liked to call his 'parents'. Most summers would see enthusiasts gather to enact scenes from his great-grandfather's storylines. In fact, his passion for his great-grandfather's works led Royd getting to know the creator of the movies, Peter Jackson, and eventually a part in the final installment of Jackson's trilogy.