Her Majesty the Queen to visit the Isle of Man today

Camilla to undertake three-hour visit

Her Majesty the Queen will meet representatives from a wide range of Manx voluntary organisations and charities today (20 March).

Queen Camilla is visiting the Isle of Man - for just over three hours - to officially declare Douglas a city.

She’ll deliver a speech on behalf of the Island’s Lord of Mann – His Majesty The King - at Douglas City Hall just before 1pm.

She’ll also present the ‘letters patent’, which confers city status, before unveiling a commemorative plaque on Ridgeway Street.

At 1.30pm she’ll be taken to Government House where she’ll meet the chief minister, deputy chief minister, Tynwald president and speaker of the House of Keys.

Gathered there will be people from a range of organisations, charities and community groups including the Royal National Lifeboat Institution which is celebrating its 200^th anniversary.

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan said: "I know many are looking forward to celebrating Douglas’s city status being recognised in such an auspicious manner and that those attending Government House will present the Island’s culture, community and way of life with positivity and vigour."

Mayor of Douglas Natalie Byron-Teare said: "Wednesday will be a truly historic day to celebrate city status and, naturally, we are hoping for good weather and the chance for as many people as possible to greet Queen Camilla upon her arrival in the Island’s capital."

A number of road closures will be in place for the duration of the visit – you can find out more HERE.

Meanwhile, Bus Vannin says because the closure of Lord Street will be extended later this morning, all scheduled bus services after 9.50am will depart from Banks Circus depot, then via North Quay and Quines Corner.