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Duncan Taylor's son Max calls pregnancy an 'accident' 'unplanned' and 'a shock' Claims mother of his daughter has been making 'threatening, late-night phone calls' to him Cayman Islands governor helps son with monthly child-support payments and said his granddaughter 'brings joy to both our families'

By Paul Thompson

PUBLISHED: 18:03 EST, 21 April 2012 | UPDATED: 06:00 EST, 22 April 2012

Shock: Max Taylor, the son of the Governor of the Cayman Islands says finding out he was a father was a shock he was not ready for

When distinguished diplomat Duncan Taylor became the Governor of the Cayman Islands, he promised that his family would strive to get to know the locals.

Two years later his 25-year-old son Max has rather exceeded those expectations by fathering a child after a brief liaison with the daughter of a prominent local businessman.

Their daughter, Serenity, was born seven months ago.

However, the relationship between Max, a 7-an-hour hotel swimming pool attendant, and the babys mother, Sophia Rankin, has grown increasingly rancorous and now threatens to set tongues wagging in this slow-moving British overseas territory and tax haven.

Yesterday, as he stood on the steps of the imposing white-washed Government House, where he lives with his parents, Max said he felt intimidated by Ms Rankin.

He claimed she had been making threatening late-night phone calls, accusing him of shirking his responsibilities. I hope it doesnt cause trouble for my father, he said.

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The Ambassador's son - and a very undiplomatic row with the local girl who had his baby