In pictures: Queen's Baton Relay British Isles' tour

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Zane Duquemin and Tom Daley
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The Queen's Baton arrived back in the British Isles on 11 May, when athletes Zane Duquemin (l) and Tom Daley brought it ashore to Jersey.

Excited, smiling children waving miniature Jersey flags
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La Moye Primary School children were delighted to see the baton which has travelled to scores of Commonwealth countries over the past 10 months.

A outstretched arm holding the Queen's Baton as inquisitive cows approach it
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Even the cows of Les Jaonnets farm, Guernsey, got a good look at the handcrafted baton.

The Queen's almost obscured by a multitude of children's hands
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The baton contains a hand-written message from the Queen. It proved very popular at Castel Primary School, Guernsey.

Marina Bleasdale holding Queens Baton aloft
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Team Guernsey cyclist Marina Bleasdale was also given the chance to pose with the Queen's Baton.

The Queen's Baton with schoolchildren at St Martin's Primary School
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St Martin's Primary School held an assembly as part of their celebrations to mark the Queen's Baton Relay in Guernsey.

Schoolgirls holding the Queen's Baton
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The baton travelled to the Isle of Man on Friday, with pupils from Market Square Preparatory School among the first to get close to the baton.

President of Tynwald Clare Christian holds the Queen's Baton flanked by young athletes
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President of Tynwald Clare Christian welcomed the baton at the Old House of Keys in Castletown, Isle of Man, with some of the island's athletes.

Commonwealth Games' mascot Clyde with 17-year-old swimmer Guy Davies
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Commonwealth Games' mascot Clyde is accompanying the baton round the Isle of Man. The relay arrives in Northern Ireland on Tuesday.