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:
Funding of government services 'not sustainable'
Chief financial officer says a review of service levels is needed
Douglas Council object to DoI plans for temporary parking on Summerland site
Department is looking to have 32 spaces available to residents and visitors
Surgeon announces he's standing in General Election
Andre Risha will be seeking a seat in the constituency of Middle
'Bridging the care gap' focus of World Parkinson's Day
We hear from Parkinson's Disease Society Isle of Man