Five police officers will be deployed to support the policing of the Queen’s funeral in London.
Chief Constable Gary Roberts authorised the deployment following a request from the Metropolitan Police to forces across the British Isles.
A spokesperson said: ‘Mutual aid police officers are deployed in London, under the command and control of the Metropolitan Police, to keep people safe as part of UK policing’s response to the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
‘Forces from across the United Kingdom, including the Crown Dependencies, have been asked to assist in the National Policing commitment.
‘The Isle of Man officers will be sworn in as UK police constables which will give them powers to undertake their duties in London.
‘The officers will be deployed to assist with general policing and ceremonial duties.’
A further 10 officers who had been notified to travel later in the week ‘have been stood down at this time’, added the spokesperson.
The Queen’s funeral is set to take place at Westminster Abbey.
It will begin at 11am on Monday, which has now been named a bank holiday.
Prior to the State Funeral, the Queen will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall for four days, to allow the public to pay their respects.
Lieutenant Governor Sir John Lorimer is the only Manx official who will be in attendance.
He will be there with his wife Lady Lorimer, the government has confirmed.
A minute’s silence will be observed on Sunday at 8pm, the UK Government has announced.
It said in a statement: ‘The public have been invited to take part in a national moment of reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.
‘The national moment of reflection will take place at 8pm on Sunday, September 18, the night before the State Funeral, and be marked by a one-minute silence.’
Also on Sunday, there will be a special choral evensong will be sung at St German’s Cathedral in Peel at 3.30pm.
It will include special music from the cathedral choir and will be led by the Lord Bishop of Sodor and Mann Peter Eagles.
The church has said all are welcome.
Earlier this week, the Steam Packet Company said it would be offering a special excursion package for those wishing to attend the state funeral and pay their respects.
This would have involved customers getting the ferry to Heysham and having a coach transfer down to London.
However, the Steam Packet ditched the plan yesterday (Wednesday) ‘due to long queuing times, anticipated high levels of traffic in London and other operational constraints’.
It said: ‘The Steam Packet Company has had to make the reluctant decision not to proceed with the excursion for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s lying in state or state funeral.
‘However, Isle of Man residents who wish to pay their respects in person may consider utilising the “sail and rail” offer along with booking accommodation at a hotel in London or surrounding areas via the Steam Packet Company.
‘Staff at the ferry travel shop in the Sea Terminal would be pleased to help you make these travel arrangements for you.
‘Alternatively, 645777 to discuss options.’
King Charles III will be proclaimed as Lord of Mann for a second time tomorrow (Friday), following the official proclamation on Sunday.
The government explained that there was limited on-site car parking at Government House last week but the public will be welcome to the second proclamation in St John’s.
It will take place at 11am from Tynwald Hill, the ancient seat of the Kings and Lords of Mann.
Following this, a resolution of loyalty and condolence will be put before a sitting of Tynwald Court in the Royal Chapel.
This ceremony is based on the one held at St John’s in February 1952 to proclaim Queen Elizabeth II, and is similar in outline to the normal Tynwald Day ceremony.
It will begin with a short act of worship in the Royal Chapel. The actual proclamation will take place on Tynwald Hill and the sitting will conclude back in the Royal Chapel.