Island enters period of national mourning

The Isle of Man has entered a period of mourning to mark the death of our Lord of Mann, Queen Elizabeth II.

It's understood the mourning period will last for around ten days, until Her Majesty's state funeral.

During this time, flags on all our public buildings will be flown at half mast as a mark of respect.

However, from 9.30 this morning flags can be raised to full mast for the proclamation of His Majesty King Charles III.

For the first time in history - formal proceedings for him to become King - will be televised.

After this, flags should return to half-mast.

Meanwhile, There'll be a special sitting of Tynwald on Tynwald Hill in St John's to proclaim the new King, Charles III, as our new Lord of Mann.

President of Tynwald, Laurence Skelly, says Her Majesty was a great person who'll be remembered as Elizabeth the Great.

Anyone wishing to pay their respects with a floral tribute to The Queen can place flowers on the green at Tynwald Hill in St John’s against the wall of the processional walkway facing the main road.