Tue, 28 Sep 2021
Lieutenant General Sir John Lorimer, the next Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, and his wife Lady Philippa Lorimer arrived on the Island last night.
They were formally greeted at Government House by the First Deemster and Clerk of the Rolls His Honour Andrew Corlett, along with the President of Tynwald Hon Laurence Skelly MLC and Captain of the Parish of Onchan Peter Kelly MBE.
Sir John will be sworn in at Castle Rushen tomorrow afternoon, marking a return of the ceremony to Castletown, the Island’s ancient capital.
Sir John and Lady Lorimer will arrive in Castletown Square at 2:45pm before processing to the castle for the swearing in ceremony. They will be greeted by the First Deemster and introduced to official guests.
You'll be able to watch the ceremony live on our website and Facebook page.