Island to celebrate Tynwald Day

Today is the Island's national day.

Thousands of people are expected to gather in St John's as politicians take to the hill for the final sitting of parliament before the Manx general elections in September.

Today's ceremony is in three parts-it begins in the Royal Chapel with a service of worship at 11am. 

Then the Members of Tynwald and other participants move to Tynwald Hill where the Acts are prom-ul-gated and any petitions are brought forward. 

Other notable guests including Princess Anne  - her Royal Highness will arrive at the Tynwald green shortly before a Royal Air Force flypast.

Finally, the Court will returns to the Royal Chapel where the Acts are captioned.