Having Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, opening next month's Commonwealth Youth Games will add enormously to the prestige of the event.
That's the belief of organising committee chairman Geoff Karran.
Prince Edward is the vice patron of the games and Mr Karran is delighted he is coming to the Isle of Man for the start of the event:
Chris Thomas MHK appointed Children's Champion
The role will now directly focus on the views and welfare of children in care
Douglas Council receive planning permission for £1.4m Marine Garden scheme
It will see a new children's play area and an 'urban sports' feature
'Still a lot to do' in the last year of this administration, says minister
The next general election on the Isle of Man is due to take place in September 2026
Death of fisherman who drowned in harbour was accident
Inquest hears Douglas man fell while retrieving items from a friend's boat
Higher temperatures 'becoming more common' in the Isle of Man
Temperatures expected to rise to 27°C tomorrow for the first time since 2023