The Captains of the Parish are expected to welcome His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor to the Parish when he makes a civic visit. The Captain always takes precedence over MHK’s, MLC’s and commissioners. Equally the Captain welcomes royalty to the parish.
Within the parish of Malew is Isle of Man Airport, Ronaldsway, and so the Captain of the Parish of Malew has the duty of welcoming members of the Royal Family to Malew when they arrive by plane.
On 24th June 1996 His Royal Highness the Prince Charles arrived and was welcomed by Sir Timothy Daunt KCMG, the Lieutenant Governor, who is seen here introducing those in the line-up.
Pictured: Part out of the picture on the left is David North MHK Minister for Highways, Ports and Properties which includes the airport; Mrs Julia North, his wife; Philip Payne, the Airport Director; Captain of the Parish of Malew, Roy Gelling; Mrs Doreen Gelling; Frank Mitchell, Chairman of Malew Commissioners; and Mrs Liz Mitchell.
