Not everyone is preparing to wave a union jack as Prince Charles and Camilla step out in public, at the NSC in Douglas this morning and later, in a series of engagements in Peel.
The Queen is Lord of Man, a title retained after the English civil war.
But Manx nationalist party Mec Vannin says the Prince of Wales has little relevance to the Isle of Man.
Chairman Mark Kermode says the group is sceptical of public deference to the English monarchy:
Smile of Mann programme to start in primary schools next year
Fluoride varnish treatments to be delivered by a dedicated team
Loganair passengers yet to be reunited with bags left in Manchester on Sunday
The airline has blamed stormy weather for the delay
Kirk Michael man taking on 31 marathons in 31 days in memory of friend
Albert Johnson is raising money for Autism Initiatives UK
Government grant partially funded fishing vessel later used for smuggling
Boat was later used to smuggle £310,000 worth of cannabis to the Island
CRHS plans are progressing, insists education minister
It's hoped building work could start next summer
