A 'Royal' visitor is scheduled to make a fleeting call this morning.

The world’s most famous liner, the Queen Elizabeth II, is due in Douglas Bay about now (7am).

She will be the biggest vessel ever to visit the Island, and it will be her first and last visit to Manx waters.

The Cunard liner is on her 'Farewell Round Britain Cruise', before sailing to Dubai where she has been bought by local investors, who will convert her into a permanent floating luxury hotel.

Captain Andrew Douglas says she’s special to many people for different reasons (audio file attached):

Regent Street post office in Douglas will be open until 8am today to mark the visit, and customers will have the chance to buy a special souvenir.

Two thousand limited edition QE2 commemorative envelopes have been produced for the occasion.

The Post Office is adopting a nautical theme and will be filled with the sounds of maritime music.