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Tributes paid to our Lord of Mann

Thursday, 8 September 2022 19:14

Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96

Tributes have been paid to Her Majesty The Queen, our Lord of Mann.

She died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon (8 September) at the age of 96.

Elizabeth II is the UK's longest-serving monarch, and consequently the Island's longest-serving Lord of Mann, having reigned for 70 years.

His Majesty The King has released a statement:

The Lieutenant Governor, Sir John Lorimer, is the Queen's representative on the Isle of Man, has released this statement:

The UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has shared this tribute:

The Isle of Man's Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan, has paid tribute to "a life of service":

The President and Speaker of Tynwald have also paid tribute to The Queen.

In a statement, Laurence Skelly and Juan Watterson say:

"On behalf of the Members of Tynwald, we extend to His Majesty the King and all members of the Royal Family, our heartfelt condolences on the death of Her late Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, Lord of Mann. 

"Her Majesty The Queen first visited the Isle of Man on 9th August 1955, just two years after her Coronation.

"During the visit, Her Majesty attended a special sitting of Tynwald Court where she expressed a hope that one day she would preside over the Tynwald Ceremony at St John’s.

"This hope was realised during her third visit to the Island for the celebration of the Millennium of Tynwald in 1979, and again in 2003. Her Majesty also visited the Island in August 1989.

"On each visit she was accompanied by her devoted husband, Prince Philip, and the Royal couple were welcomed wholeheartedly by the people of the Isle of Man. 

"Her Majesty The Queen gave unstintingly devoted public service to her country and the Commonwealth, and she made many genuine and lasting connections with the people of this Island during her lifetime.  

"Further information will be issued in due course on the formal procedures by which Tynwald Court will formally proclaim His Majesty as Lord of Mann and express its sympathy to him and to all the Royal Family on their loss."

The Cabinet Office Minister, Kate Lord-Brennan, called The Queen "a model of stability, grace and dignity and source of comfort and hope through difficult times".

The Minister of Environment, Food and Agriculture, Clare Barber, reflected on The Queen and her marriage to Prince Phillip as she paid homage to Her Majesty:

Chair of Manx Utilities, Rob Callister MHK, has reflected on the news:

Chair of the Climate Change Board and Garff MHK Daphne Caine has shared her thoughts on social media:

Ayre and Michael MHK Tim Johnston says he's "very saddened" by her passing:

Douglas North's MHKs have both shared their thoughts on the news.

John Wannenburgh says, "God bless you. Thank you for your service. RIP."

Meanwhile, David Ashford, says he's "absolutely devastated":

Dr Michelle Haywood is one of Rushen's MHKs, along with the Speaker of the House, Juan Watterson.

She's also shared a tribute to Her Majesty:

Manx political party, Liberal Vannin, shared the Island will mourn Queen Elizabeth's death with "great sadness".

The chair of the party, Paul Weatherall, says:

"It is with great sadness that the Island mourns the death of Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth, Lord of Mann.

"Liberal Vannin, extends our condolences to the Royal Family at this time and recognises the amazing service Her Majesty gave to the Island, the United Kingdom and the wider Commonwealth during her remarkable reign.

"Her visits to the Island will be remembered and cherished for many years to come."

Isle of Man Constabulary has sent its "deepest condolences" to the Royal Family:

 

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