King Charles to use one of his oldest and least-known titles for the first time next week

King Charles III will use one of his oldest and least-known
titles for the first time next week when he makes his inaugural
visit to the Isle of Man as monarch.

During the visit on 14 July, The King will appear in his
constitutional role as Lord of Mann, the historic title held by the
Sovereign as Head of State of the Isle of Man.

The title dates back centuries and has been used by the reigning
British monarch since 1765, when the lordship of the self-governing
Crown Dependency reverted to the Crown. Although the title is “Lord
of Mann”, it has traditionally been used by both kings and queens,
including Queen Elizabeth II.

The King’s visit will begin with a special sitting of Tynwald,
the Isle of Man’s parliament, in Douglas, where he will address
members of the legislature.

He will then attend a garden party at Government House, meeting
representatives from charities, community organisations and
voluntary groups from across the island.

Later in the day, The King will visit the Douglas Bay Horse
Tramway as it celebrates its 150th anniversary. During the
engagement, he will unveil a commemorative plaque before taking a
short journey aboard one of the horse-drawn trams along the
promenade.

Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer said: “This visit reflects
the enduring relationship between the Crown and the Isle of Man,
while also providing an opportunity to share with His Majesty the
people, places and traditions that make our Island so unique.

“I am very much looking forward to welcoming His Majesty and to
showcasing the warmth and spirit for which the Isle of Man is
renowned.”

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan described the occasion as “a proud
moment” for the island.

“As Lord of Mann, His Majesty holds a unique place in the
constitutional life of our Island,” he said. “I know many residents
will welcome the chance to see The King and to join together in
marking this significant moment in our Island’s history.”

While this will be Charles’s first visit to the Isle of Man
since becoming King, he visited several times as Prince of Wales,
most recently in 2012 during Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee
celebrations.

The Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown Dependency and
is not part of the United Kingdom. The British monarch serves as
its Head of State under the historic title Lord of Mann, reflecting
the island’s unique constitutional relationship with the Crown.