Isle of Man prepares to celebrate Coronation

Communities across the Island will come together this weekend to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.

A number of free events are taking place over the three days of official celebrations, including street parties, picnics, family fun days, and live screenings of the Coronation. 

Legislative Buildings in Douglas will be specially lit over the weekend to mark the occasion.

More details on the events being held are available here.

The Island's Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer and Chief Minister Alfred Cannan will be in London for the Coronation.  

They attended a reception at Buckingham Palace with the King and Queen last night and are invited guests for the Coronation at Westminster Abbey today.

Further, Representatives from the Isle of Man Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Service, the Sea Cadets and St John Ambulance will also be in London.

Police officers PC Louise Kennaugh and DC Richard Hewitt, Leading Firefighter Amber Carridge, Governor’s Cadet Cerys Mudie and St John Ambulance volunteer Eddie Littlewood will line the processional route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey.

RAF fly-past

Meanwhile, Four Texan T MK1 aircraft are scheduled to flyover Douglas at 5:11 pm on Saturday to mark the Coronation.  The aircraft, from RAF Valley’s 72(F) Squadron, are taking part in the flypast over Buckingham Palace.

 On their return to base, the aircraft will be fly over several locations, including the Isle of Man.  

The flypast is subject to weather conditions.

Texan T MK1 aircraft from 72(F) Squadron based at RAF Valley