The Queen attends a service to mark the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Channel Islands from German occupation in 2005
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The Queen has a special relationship with the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are not part of the United Kingdom, but are dependent territories of the English Crown.

Both have their own forms of self-administration, although the United Kingdom government is responsible for certain areas of policy.

The Queen has a special relationship with both Crown dependencies, and is known there by unique titles.