Summary

  • 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

Live Reporting

Edited by Catherine Nicoll and Ewan Gawne

  1. Hoping to catch a glimpse of the King?

    People eager to see the King during his visit to Manx shores will have the chance after his address in Tynwald, which is set to be delivered at about 12:30.

    He will be greeting the crowds keen to see the monarch during a walkabout on Bucks Road following the address.

    A horse pulling a tram full of peopleMANX SCENES

    There will also be the chance to see the King take a trip on a horse tram later this afternoon at about 13:50.

    A shuttle bus is in operation from Blackberry Lane car park, in Onchan, to the bottom of Summer Hill from 11:00 for those who want to avoid the congestion on Douglas Promenade.

  2. The King's visit explained

    Alex Blake
    Isle of Man political reporter

  3. Scene set for the King's first island engagement

    Kaleigh Watterson
    BBC North West Tonight

    Scene set for King's first Isle of Man engagement

  4. Sunny day in Douglas

    BBC Weather

    The King has picked the perfect day for a trip to the island, as the forecast is for full sun and a gentle breeze.

    Weather forecast for the Isle of ManBBC Weather

    Get a full forecast for the Isle of Man at BBC Weather.

  5. Welcome to coverage of the King's visit to the Isle of Man

    Good morning, or moghrey mie in Manx Gaelic, and welcome to our coverage of King Charles III's visit to the Isle of Man.

    It is the King's first visit to the island since he became monarch.

    We'll be bringing you the latest as locals get the chance to see the King - or the Lord of Mann, as he is known on the island - as he attends engagements around the island.