Preparations for Tynwald Day on July 7 are at an advanced stage.
Upholding the proud traditions of the oldest continuous parliamentary assembly in the world is an onerous duty for those who plan the Island's national day.
A mixture of ceremony and celebration, the annual sitting of Tynwald at St John's remains an important part of the Manx legislative process.
By law, Acts of Tynwald must be publicly promulgated within 18 months of receiving Royal Assent, or they do not reach the statute book
It's a royal Tynwald Day this year, with Princess Anne the guest of honour.
Clerk of Tynwald Malchy Cornwall-Kelly is overseeing the meticulous planning, which this year has an added security dimension (audio file attached):
Malachy Cornwell-Kelly was speaking to Roger Watterson on Agenda.
(Picture: The Clerk of Tynwald, from tynwald.org.im).
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