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Royal Mail Unveils 12 Queen Elizabeth II Centenary Stamps
The 12-stamp set includes eight life photographs and a four-stamp miniature sheet celebrating her affection for horses and dogs, Royal Mail said.
- Royal Mail introduced 12 Special Stamps today to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth. Customers can pre-order the collection from the Royal Mail website before general sale begins on April 21.
- Her Majesty served as the British sovereign for 70 years, becoming the nation's longest-reigning monarch. Throughout her reign, the late Queen was an ever-present feature on stamps, depicted using the Wilding, Machin, or Gillick designs.
- Eight stamps feature milestone moments, including the 1953 Coronation balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace. A separate miniature sheet of four stamps highlights the late Queen's private passions with beloved horses and dogs.
- A Presentation Pack including all 12 stamps costs £22.50. David Gold, Royal Mail director of external affairs and policy, said the stamps pay tribute to the late Queen, whose "commitment to duty was unparalleled in history."
- Royal events will occur around April 21, the date she would have turned 100, to commemorate her life. Charles has reportedly prepared a speech highlighting the legacy and service of his mother.
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The Royal Mail of the United Kingdom has launched a commemorative stamp set to honor Queen Elizabeth II on the 100th anniversary of her birth on April 21, 1926.
Royal Mail reveals heartwarming tribute to Queen Elizabeth II 100 years after birth
Royal Mail has revealed a collection of 12 special stamps honouring the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth, with the anniversary falling on April 21, 2026 when she would have reached 100 years old
·London, United Kingdom
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Royal Mail celebrate Queen Elizabeth in stamps marking 100 years since her birth
The main set of eight stamps features photographs from milestone moments in the late Queen's life, from her 1953 coronation balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace to delivering her first radio broadcast in 1940 aged 14.
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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