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National Day today

The people of Man are preparing to celebrate the Island's National Day - in style.

In an annual ceremony dating back more than a thousand years, Tynwald will sit in the open air, on the hill at St John's.

The Princess Royal will preside this year - and large crowds are expected to greet her.

Tynwald Day is a celebration of the Island's unique heritage and parliament.

It's also an extra bank holiday for the people, who come out to enjoy both the solemn ceremony and a colourful carnival afterwards.

It's probably the most important and high-profile day in the President of Tynwald's calendar.

Noel Cringle says the occasion never fails to inspire:


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