The Island's Chief Minister has sent a letter of congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen on the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
The Island's Chief Minister has sent a letter of congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen on the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
Alfred Cannan described the Queen as a 'constant example of integrity and duty' over a period of tremendous political and social change.
He added he's very much looking forward to the Isle of Man playing its part in celebrations to mark this Platinum Jubilee year.
To mark the occassion, the Island will have an additional public holiday on Friday 3 June, creating a four-day weekend.
The Queen last visited the Island in 2003 when Her Majesty presided over the ancient Tynwald Day ceremony.
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