Summary

  • Queen Camilla is in the Isle of Man to confirm city status on its capital, Douglas

  • It received the honour as part of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations in 2022

  • Later, she will give a speech on behalf of the King, who is being treated for cancer

  • It comes as media interest in the health of the Princess of Wales continues

  • A data watchdog is assessing a newspaper report that staff at the hospital where she had surgery tried to view her private health information

Live Reporting

  1. A plaque, a walkabout and a charity event

    Queen Camilla is welcomed to Government House, in Onchan, Isle of Man, where she is meeting community groups, and representatives from the RNLI and the Manx Bluetits swimming club. Picture date: Wednesday March 20, 2024PA Media

    It's not just a certificate that Douglas gets - it's also awarded a commemorative plaque at the town hall.

    Queen Camilla is now meeting local charity representatives and community groups at Government House, the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor.

    Later, she will mark the RNLI's bicentenary - the charity was founded in the Isle of Man 200 years ago.

    That's it from us on the live team today, thanks for joining us.

    Our colleagues will write up the story of the day - you can find it on our Isle of Man page.

  2. It's official! Douglas is a city

    Queen Camilla delivers a speech on behalf of King Charles IChris Jackson/PA Wire

    After a short speech, Queen Camilla signs the document that officially makes Douglas a city.

    Queen Camilla signs document to confer Douglas in Iself of Man, a cityReuters

  3. 'It's a very proud moment for all of us'

    Earlier, Douglas Council leader Claire Wells said that while the new city was expecting a visit "of some sort", she is especially grateful that Queen Camilla was able to come.

    "She’s got a lot on her plate at the moment, so we're really, really grateful that she’s taking the time out to come and see us", she said.

    The Letters Patent - a document issued granting Douglas city status - will be put on display for everyone to see, she said.

    People taking pictures in DouglasPA Media

  4. Queen Camilla has arrived

    Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer greets Britain's Queen Camilla on her arrival at Douglas Borough Council in Douglas, Isle of ManReuters

    Queen Camilla has arrived at Douglas City Hall and welcomed by crowds waving flags and the sound of bagpipes and drums.

    People have been lining the streets in anticipation. The Mayor, Natalie Byron-Teare then welcomed Her Majesty into the council building.

    Camilla and Natalie Byron-TearePA Media

  5. What you need to know about Douglas

    Large groups of children are waiting to see Queen CamillaPA Media

    Large groups of children are waiting to see Queen Camilla

    Douglas is largest settlement on the island, and home to about 26,000 people. It’s also the main hub, with the ferry terminal in its harbour.

    The city is the start and end point of the island’s famous TT motorcycle race, and the site where the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, the RNLI for short, was founded in 1824.

  6. Douglas one of eight places given city status in 2022

    Aerial view of Douglas, Isle of Man

    City status was given to at least one place in every UK nation - and Stanley on the Falkland Islands as well as Douglas on the Isle of Man.

    The other recipients were Milton Keynes, Colchester and Doncaster in England, Dunfermline in Scotland, Bangor in Northern Ireland and Wrexham in Wales.

    City status is often associated with having a cathedral, university, or large population, but there are no set rules for being granted the status.

    The change won’t make any immediately tangible difference, but is a marker of prestige for Douglas and the Isle of Man as a whole.

    Having a city could give a boost to local communities and open up new opportunities for people who live there, the Cabinet Office says.

  7. Queen Camilla due in Douglas shortly

    Hello and welcome to our coverage of Queen Camilla’s visit to the Isle of Man to confirm city status on its capital, Douglas.

    The (soon-to-be) city received the honour as part of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations in 2022.

    Queen Camilla is due to land at Ronaldsway Airport before heading to a ceremony at Douglas City Hall.

    She will also meet local charity representatives and community groups.

    Stay with us and we bring you the latest from the Isle of Man.