Prince William is coming to the Isle of Man next week.

Kensington Palace confirmed this afternoon that he will be here on Wednesday, a fact that Manx Independent readers learned yesterday.

The Duke of Cambridge will meet support staff and volunteers at the TT, attend a reception for guests from across the island, and visit the Joey Dunlop Foundation.

William will arrive at the TT Grandstand and watch the final stages of the TT Supersport Race 2 before attending a reception in the Government House tent.

Guests will include representatives from across the Isle of Man, including TT staff and volunteers, civic dignitaries and local businesses.

The prince will view a number of races before meeting race officials and support staff and volunteers involved in the running of the event.

He will continue on to the Joey Dunlop Foundation. Established in 2001, the charity creates specialist accommodation for visitors to the Isle of Man with a disability.

It is based at Braddan Bridge House near the Jubilee Oak, close to Braddan Church.