The Queen's message to the Commonwealth was read out in Tynwald today (Tuesday).
Yesterday was Commonwealth Day, and in the evening MHKs and MLCs were addressed by Sir Peter Bottomley, the MP for Worthing West
Before proceedings got underway today, President of Tynwald Noel Cringle read out Her Majesty's message, which took the role of women in societies around the world as its central theme:
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