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King to be proclaimed Lord of Mann from Tynwald Hill

Ceremony to take place in St John's today

The Manx public has a chance to see King Charles III declared Lord of Mann today.

The second proclamation ceremony for the new monarch takes place at Tynwald Hill later this morning.

A tradition with its origins dating back to Viking times - a new monarch means an open air sitting of Tynwald to confirm King Charles III's position as Lord of Mann.

Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer led the initial proclamation at Government House last Sunday:

But, today's event gives the public a chance to see the proclamation in person, following a service in the Royal Chapel in St John's.

Officials will begin to take up their positions on the processional way from 10.30.

Sir John Lorimer and Lady Lorimer are due to arrive at 10.50, with the chapel service getting underway at 11am.

Tynwald members and other dignitaries will head from the chapel to the hill at 11.30, before the signing in the Royal Chapel takes place at around midday.

A number of road closures will be in place throughout the ceremony:

Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson believes it will be more sombre than the usual Tynwald Day sitting:

You can follow live coverage of today's proceedings on Manx Radio from 10.25am.

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