The Chief Minister hopes the Isle of Culture will leave a lasting legacy.
2014 will see a celebration of all the Island's music, dance, art, theatre and literature.
Allan Bell hopes the twelve months of events will bring similar benefits to the Island as those seen in the European City of Culture Derry.
He says the Northern Irish town's cultural transformation is amazing:
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"He enjoyed hearing the Manx national anthem!": King greets guests at Government House
His Majesty meets representatives of the Manx community at Garden Party
Crowds gathered in glorious sunshine to see the Monarch
Live blog: King Charles visits the Isle of Man
Updates from the Lord of Mann's first visit to the Island since ascending to the throne
King speaks of Island's 'enduring partnership' with the crown
King Charles III spoke in Tynwald this lunchtime
