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Tynwald Day's display of pageantry in full view

Catherine Nicoll
BBC News, Isle of Man
BBC The military band in front of Tynwald Hill, which is surrounded by wooden chairs and has a white canopy over the top. BBC
The open-air sitting of the Manx parliament takes place on Tynwald Hill

The annual sitting of Tynwald in the open air at St John's has brought the historical pageantry of the ceremony to life for another year.

The ancient ceremony, which is presided over by the lieutenant governor, sees politicians, members of the clergy and judiciary, and other dignitaries brought together in one place.

A pivotal part of the Isle of Man's law-making process, the proceedings also offer a visual spectacle for the crowds who gather to watch on.

A close-up of a member of the King's Colour Squadron in a line. He has RAF regiment on a badge on his shoulder, he is wearing an RAF cap and had a rifle over his shoulder,
The Guard of Honour was provided by the King's Colour Squadron
Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer wearing his ceremonial uniform, which is black with gold braid, and a feathered hat. The are standards being held up alongside the walkway and his aid is walking behind him.
Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer presided over the ceremony as the King's representative
The back of a trumpeter dressed in red, who is facing the Guard of Honour, which is lined up on the green in front of him.
The ceremony takes place in the centre of St John's each year
President of Tynwald Laurence Skelly wearing blue robes with silver decoration and a long white wig.
President of Tynwald Laurence Skelly wore ceremonial robes for the occasion
Band of the Royal Air Force College lining up either side of the ceremonial walkway. They are wearing grey uniforms with gold trim and are holding brass instruments.
The music was provided by the Band of the Royal Air Force College
Andrew Cunningham carrying the Sword of State. He is wearing a dark coastguard uniform with gold decoration and a white and black cap. He is wearing black-rimmed glasses and white gloves.
Andrew Cunningham led the procession carrying the Sword of State
Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson, who is wearing black and gold robes and a long white wig. There are standard bearers lined up alongside the walkway behind him.
Speaker of the House of Keys Juan Watterson took his place on Tynwald Hill
Chief Constable Russ Foster wearing his formal constabulary uniform., including a cap featuring the constabulary emblem.
Chief Constable Russ Foster was one of several representatives of the Isle of Man Constabulary at the ceremony
Peter Kelly and Allen Corlett wearing black suits with the Captain of the Parish medals around their necks.
The Captains of the Parishes took part in the procession as is tradition
Cecil Raymond Gawne, with Paul Costain, Steven Carter and Peter Quayle walking behind him. The are all wearing dark suits and the Captain of the Parish Medals.
Only 17 people can hold the post of Captain of the Parish at one time
The lieutenant governor in full ceremonial dress standing in front of the Guard of Honour, which is lined up in two rows and standing to attention.
The lieutenant governor inspected the Guard of Honour on arrival in St John's
Trumpeters from The Band of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, who are wearing red uniforms and black spiked helmets, playing on their trumpets, which have banners featuring the band's crest hanging from them.
A fanfare team from The Band of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment were present
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan in morning dress, including top hat, making his way down the ceremonial walkway, There are standard bearers behind him.
Chief Minister Alfred Cannan was among the members of Tynwald taking part
Deemster Graeme Cook wearing the red tunic of the deemsters and a long white wig. There are standard bearers behind him.
The ceremony also features the island judges, known as deemsters
A member of staff of the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald carrying an official staff in the procession.
Staff of the Office of the Clerk of Tynwald took part in the proceedings
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell wearing a white, red and black robes and a dog collar, he has closely cropped grey hair.
Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell read the blessing during the service in the Royal Chapel of St John's
Captain Dylan Nieuwoudt of the Salvation Army in uniform with crowds behind him.
Representatives of the churches on the island took part, including the Salvation Army
Close-up of a trumpeter, who is wearing a red tunic with gold trim. His helmet is black with a gold spike and decoration. There is blue sky with some cloud behind him.
The island welcomes military musicians to accompany the ceremony each year
A trumpeter from the back. He is wearing a black helmet featuring a gold spike and white gloves. There is a music stand holding music attached to the trumpet.
The proceedings feature both the Manx and British National Anthems

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