The leader of Douglas Council will recieve a very special award later this year.
David Christian will become David Christian MBE after being included in The Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Mr Christian has been involved in politics for 25 years and is being presented the honour for his services to local government and the community in Douglas.
He says it has come as a massive shock:
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