King Charles celebrates Douglas Bay Horse Tramway 150th anniversary
The horse-drawn passenger service has been in continuous operation along the Douglas promenade since 1876
King Charles celebrated one of the Isle of Man's most famous heritage traditions on Tuesday, during his latest official visit to the Crown Dependency. The British monarch marked the historic milestone by travelling to the seafront to participate in local celebrations.
The official Instagram account of the British royal family reported that the monarch visited the historic Douglas Bay Horse Tramway as the attraction celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. The palace shared a video of the King taking a short journey aboard the service, which remains the oldest horse-drawn passenger tramway still operating in the world.
The palace also shared a historical fact about the monarch's relationship with the self-governing island. When visiting the territory, the King holds the ancient title of "Lord of Mann" in his capacity as the Head of State of the Isle of Man.
The Douglas Bay Horse Tramway has been transporting passengers along the Douglas promenade since 1876. Over the last century and a half, the horse-drawn service has become a celebrated symbol of the island’s unique cultural heritage. The royal ride on the historic transport system formed a key part of his wider schedule of public engagements on the island.