The Isle of Man's new Lieutenant Governor - Sir Jon Lorimer has been officially sworn-in.
He is now The Queen's representative on the Island and succeeds sir Richard Gozney.
Sir John has served in the British Army for 39 years in a career which has included tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.
A special ceremony took place at Castle Rushen this afternoon:
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