King to visit the Isle of Man 

It will mark His Majesty King Charles III's first appearance as Lord of Mann

The King is set to visit the Isle of Man next week. 

His Majesty King Charles III will make his first visit to the Island as Lord of Mann on Tuesday, 14 July.

Government has confirmed details of the Royal Visit this evening.

A special sitting of Tynwald will be held in Douglas where The King will provide an address at 12.30pm continuing a tradition established by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her first visit as Lord of Mann in 1955.

 Afterwards The King will meet well-wishers outside Legislative Buildings on Bucks Road.

Government House will host a garden party in honour of The King, where His Majesty will meet representatives from organisations, charities and community groups from across the Isle of Man.

The King will also visit the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway at approximately 1:50pm to mark its 150th anniversary, unveiling a commemorative plaque at the Strathallan Crescent terminus. 

His Majesty will also meet members of the public there, before taking a short ride on the recently restored double-decker No 18, the world’s oldest in-service tramcar. 

Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer said: “The first official visit by His Majesty The King as Lord of Mann is a significant moment in the history of the Island and for our community.  

"This visit reflects the enduring relationship between the Crown and the Isle of Man while also providing an opportunity to share with His Majesty the people, places and traditions that make our Island so unique.

"I am very much looking forward to welcoming His Majesty and to showcasing the warmth and spirit for which the Isle of Man is renowned."

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan said: "The King's visit is a proud occasion for the Isle of Man. 

"As Lord of Mann His Majesty holds a unique place in the constitutional life of our Island. 

“I know many residents will welcome the chance to see The King and to join together in marking this significant moment in our Island's history."

President of Tynwald Laurence Skelly said: "It is an honour to welcome His Majesty The King to address a special sitting of Tynwald during his first visit as Lord of Mann. 

"The relationship between Tynwald and the Crown spans many centuries, and His Majesty's address continues a tradition established by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1955.

"This will be an important occasion in the parliamentary history of the Isle of Man."

The King visited the Island on several occasions before ascending to the throne, including presiding over the annual open-air sitting of Tynwald in 2000. 

The most recent visit was in 2012 as Prince of Wales, accompanied by his wife, then Duchess of Cornwall, as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

A wide range of road closures and traffic restrictions will be in place, and mariners are advised that restrictions will be enforced off the Island’s east coast. 

Restrictions on the flying of drones will also apply.