King Charles III holds a unique three-word title on the Isle of Man that has been passed down through British monarchs for around 260 years. The title, 'Lord of Mann,' was highlighted during his first official visit to the self-governing Crown Dependency since becoming King in 2022.
First Official Visit as Monarch
During the visit, Charles travelled to Tynwald, the island's parliament, where he praised its history and the native Manx language. He also attended a garden party at Government House in Onchan and met a 104-year-old Burma Star veteran. The trip marked his first official visit to the Isle of Man since his accession.
Podcast Discussion Reveals Title
On the Daily Mail's Palace Confidential podcast, Diary Editor Richard Eden and Editor-at-Large Richard Kay discussed the King's trip and the lesser-known title. Host Luke Blackall noted that Charles is not simply referred to as 'the King' on the island. Richard Kay revealed, 'He's Lord of Mann. His mother was also known as the Lord of Mann, which is complicated.'
Historical Context and Significance
The title 'Lord of Mann' is unique to the Isle of Man and reflects its status as a Crown Dependency, a constitutional relationship shared only with the Channel Islands. It has been used for approximately 260 years, passed down through successive British monarchs. Richard Kay explained, 'There are these quirks in the British monarchy. William is known in Scotland as the Duke of Rothesay and Lord of the Isles. These old-fashioned titles mean a lot in the local place where they're rooted. In the Isle of Man, they're very proud that the monarch is their Lord of Mann.'
King's Speech at Tynwald
During his visit, King Charles expressed gratitude for his family's tradition of royal visits and praised Tynwald as 'the world's oldest parliament in continuous operation.' He said, 'This longevity speaks not only to the strength of your institutions, but also to the enduring partnership between the Crown and the people of this island.' He added, 'I am proud to be continuing the tradition of visits by my family. The first Royal visit was by my great great great grandfather, Prince Albert, in September 1847.'
Informal Nickname Within Royal Family
In addition to his official titles, King Charles reportedly has an informal two-word nickname used within the Royal Family, originating from his sister, Princess Anne. HELLO! magazine's online royal correspondent Danielle Stacey noted last year that after the coronation, Anne greeted Charles at Buckingham Palace with the words 'Hello, old bean.'
