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Manx residents humbled by King's recognition 

David McLean and Captain Stuart McKenzie has been awarded MBEs and Wendy McDowell has been awarded a BEM

​Three locals have been honoured in His Majesty The King's first Birthday Honours List.

David McLean and Captain Stuart McKenzie have been awarded MBEs and Wendy McDowell has been awarded a BEM.

Mr Mclean was awarded his honour for the promotion of arts, culture and music on the Island.

He told Manx Radio the honour is very humbling:

Mrs McDowell is awarded the BEM for her outstanding contribution to music and drama on the Island:

Manx Radio contacted Captain McKenzie, who received his honour for his outstanding contribution to the Manx community, but he declined the interview.

You can listen to the full discussion with Mr McLean and Mrs McDowell via the Newscast.

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