Operator Announces Ferry & Coach Excursions to London for Manx Residents Wishing to Pay Respects to Queen Elizabeth II

14th September 2022

Isle of Man Steam Packet is running 'ferry & coach' excursions to London to enable residents to visit the UK capital in the lead up to Queen Elizabeth II's funeral Credit: IOMgovernment

The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has announced a series of new arrangements to allow residents wishing to pay their respects to Her Majesty, the Queen, Our Lord of Mann.

As ManxRadio reports, the Queen’s state funeral is set to take place in London at Westminster Abbey, on Monday, 19 September.

Prior to the funeral, the Queen will lie in state in Westminster Hall from 14 September for five days.

During this period the hall will be open for 24-hours-a-day for members of the public to file past and pay their respects.

The Steam Packet is looking to arrange (Douglas-Heysham) ferry and coach day excursions of which will enable Manx residents to attend either event.

Further information on the special excursions can be found from the ferry operator's website.

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