President of Tynwald Clare Christian has congratulated the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son on behalf of Tynwald.
Mrs Christian said: ‘It was with great pleasure that we welcomed the announcement of the birth of the royal couple’s first child. We extend to their Royal Highnesses our warmest congratulations and wish them and their families every happiness at this time of great joy and cause for celebration.’
The boy is third in line to the throne and the title Lord of Mann.
The royal couple also received congratulations from Allan Bell MHK, the Chief Minister, on behalf of the government, and the Lieutenant Governor, Adam Wood, on behalf of the people of the Isle of Man.