Chance to meet the Queen!

Wednesday, 28 December 2016 00:00

The Island branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is offering young people a chance to meet the Queen next year.

The CPA wants applications from people aged 18 to 25 to go to London for Commonwealth Day next March.

The event takes place at the CPA Headquarters and will include a ceremony at Westminster Abbey as well as an evening reception attended by the monarch.

You have until January 6th to apply by sending an email outlining in 200 words what you and the Isle of Man would gain from the experience.

You can find more by emailing r.donnelly@tynwald.org.im.

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