The Duke of York's visit to businesses in the Isle of Man may pay dividends in the long term.

The view of the Chief Minister - after the Duke's whistle-stop tour of the Island yesterday (Friday).

The royal visitor opened a new warehouse at Tromode-based manufacturers Swagelok, gave a speech to government and business leaders at lunch and was shown around the new Manhattan Aviation Training Centre at the airport.

The day also included a visit to the emergency services joint control room.

Tony Brown says the Duke came in his role as a UK special envoy to promote trade and industry.

And he's hopeful that can be used to promote Island businesses (audio file attached):