King Charles III visits the Isle of Man for the first time since he became monarch
The King, who is known as the Lord of Mann on the island, last visited in 2012 while he was Prince of Wales
He addressed Tynwald, the Manx parliament, attended a garden party at Government House and has taken a trip on the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway
Josh Cann
BBC Isle of Man
Police officers Steve and Richard, who are visiting the island on holiday, took the opportunity to meet the King.
Richard says he told the King he had "worked for you and your mum for 22 years... and it's an honour".
Waving flags bearing the school badge, children from Scoill yn Jubilee were among those “really excited” to see the King arriving.
Lily and Harriet said they had been learning about King Charles in class and had learnt “his mum is Elizabeth II and she had loads of corgis”.
Teacher Lisa said the visit had “worked in perfectly for our school” for the pupils.
“Our Year Twos have just finished a topic called Magnificent Monarchs so they've been learning about the six significant sovereigns,” she said.
“We've brought some flowers to hopefully give to the king so they can celebrate the end of their topic.”
The King is represented on the island by the Lieutenant Governor – a position currently held by Sir John Lorimer - whose role is to promote the Royal family and the happiness of the Manx people.
Image source, ReutersAlthough Tynwald can pass its own laws, the proposed legislation must receive Royal Assent before it can come into force.
The British monarch also features on all Manx bank notes, coins and stamps.
During his visit, King Charles will address a special sitting of Tynwald, the Manx parliament, continuing a tradition established by Queen Elizabeth II in 1955.
Founded by Viking settlers more than 1,000 years ago, Tynwald is widely regarded as the world's oldest parliament with an unbroken continuous existence and has long symbolised the island's ability to govern itself while maintaining its relationship with the Crown.
Image source, PA MediaPresident of Tynwald Laurence Skelly, pictured left in the blue gown and cap, had to move out of his usual seat, which looks down on the chamber, to allow the King to address the Manx parliament.
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Alex Blake
Isle of Man political reporter
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Isle of Man political reporter
The arrival of the King's motorcade was met by cheers from the crowds outside the Tynwald buildings in Douglas.
Kaleigh Watterson
BBC North West Tonight
The crowds cheered as the King arrived outside the Tynwald buildings earlier.
Little Primrose had been practising her ‘long live the King’ and gave us an early preview.
The King has arrived in Douglas and has been welcomed by the President of Tynwald Laurence Skelly, pictured above in the blue ceremonial robes.
His Majesty is due to address Tynwald Court at a special sitting of the island's parliament.
Alex Blake
Isle of Man political reporter
Dignitaries including the President of Tynwald, Speaker of the House of Keys and Chief Minister are gathered outside the parliament for the arrival of the King.
Also present is the Clerk of Tynwald, the Bishop of Sodor and Mann, and the Sword Bearer of the Isle of Man carrying the Sword of State.
Josh Cann
BBC Isle of Man
Manx flags along Douglas Promenade have been interspersed with the union jack for the King's visit.
As the island sits outside the United Kingdom, but within the British Isles, it has its own standard, which depicts a white triskelion - known as the Three Legs of Mann - on a red background.
Josh Cann
BBC Isle of Man
Simon Cox said he was pleased to have Royal visits to the Isle of Man.
“I think it's good that he has come, it’s the first time he's come as King,” he said.
“He came here in 2012 as the Prince of Wales for the Olympic year,” he said, adding it was good that the visits happened “every now and again, just to keep in touch with the Isle of Man”.
The King has waved to crowds from a car as it pulls out of a gated area at Ronaldsway airport to be followed by a police escort.
He is making his way to Douglas to address the island's politicians at the Tynwald buildings.
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BBC Isle of Man
The head of security has been briefing the crowds outside Tynwald, letting them know the protocol for greeting the King and encouraging well-wishers to leave their phone in their pockets and enjoy the moment.
Kaleigh Watterson
BBC North West Tonight
Well-wishers are looking forward to seeing the King when he arrives in Douglas.
Sisters Patricia Gallaher and Susan Dahl said they “wouldn’t miss” the chance to see the reigning monarch.
“We're looking forward to seeing him very much… we came very early and, and all the children were here,” they said.
“All we've been doing is sunbathing. It’s a hard life.”
Elizabeth Conning said she had come out to see the king because the monarchy was a firm part of the island’s culture, being the Lord of Mann.
She said it was “wonderful” for the children who had come out to see the Royal visit.
“They can look back when they're older and think, well they've got the pictures,” she added.
King Charles III's visit to the Isle of Man marks his first official trip to the island since becoming Lord of Mann.
It is a title unique to the Isle of Man that reflects a constitutional relationship only mirrored in the British Isles by the Channel Islands.
Image source, PA MediaThe title of Lord of Mann is first thought to have been adopted in 1507 by Lord Thomas Stanley, whose family had ruled the island on behalf of the English king for a century.
Following the death of James Stanley, who did not have a direct male heir, in 1736, the title passed to James Murray, the Duke of Atholl, but in 1765, his successor John Murray, along with the Duchess of Atholl Charlotte Murray, sold the feudal rights to the island to the British government.
The Isle of Man Purchase Act 1765 - known as the Act of Revestment – saw King George III become the first monarch to hold the title Lord of Mann and it has passed down monarch to monarch ever since.
Anticipation is building as crowds gather outside the Tynwald ahead of the arrival of the King.
A large group of local school children are excitedly waiting opposite the entrance to the parliament.
They’ve been making their own Manx flags, with the triskelion on one side and school logos on the other.
Drivers are being urged to allow extra time for journeys as temporary road closures and parking restrictions are introduced across the Isle of Man's capital during the King's visit.
In his first visit as monarch, King Charles III will address a special sitting of the Manx parliament, Tynwald, as well as attending a garden party at Government House and visiting the Douglas Bay Horse Tramway.
Roads including parts of Douglas Promenade, Bucks Road, Finch Road and several surrounding streets were closed at 06:00.
Parking restrictions restrictions came into force on Sunday, with closures due on Tuesday while the official proceedings take place.