Cannan describes landmark for Her Majesty as a 'remarkable achievement'
Chief Minister, Alfred Cannan has sent a letter of congratulations to Her Majesty the Queen on the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
Mr Cannan told the monarch it was a remarkable achievement to reach a Platinum Jubilee, and he had the pleasure of extending to Her Majesty the congratulations and warm wishes of the Government and people of the Isle of Man on this historic occasion.
The Chief Minister said he looked forward to the Isle of Man playing its part in celebrations to mark Platinum Jubilee Year.
The Island will mark the occasion with an extra public holiday on Friday, 3 June to create a four-day weekend.
The Queen, who is the Lord of Mann, has visited the Isle of Man on several occasions during her reign.
Her Majesty's most recent visit was in 2003 when The Queen presided over the Tynwald Day ceremony.
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