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Sir Richard Gozney sworn in as LG

Ceremony takes place in Douglas

The Isle of Man has a new Lieutenant Governor.

Sir Richard Gozney has been sworn in at a centuries-old ceremony at Douglas courthouse.

He has taken the oaths of office inside Court 3, administered by First Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls David Doyle.

Sir Richard and Lady Gozney left the building to be greeted by more groups of flag-waving schoolchildren, politicians and members of the public.

Speaking during the ceremony, Sir Richard said he was looking forward to his time on the Island:

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