Royal Mail has today (Tuesday April 14) unveiled images of a set of 12 stamps that mark the centenary of the birth of the late Queen Elizabeth, ahead of the anniversary on 21 April
The main set of eight stamps commemorates the life and work of the late Queen Elizabeth and features photographs from throughout her life, from early childhood until late in her reign.
A further four stamps presented in a miniature sheet reflect her lifelong love of horses and dogs.
David Gold, director of external affairs & policy, Royal Mail, said: “With these Special Stamps, we pay tribute to the late Queen, whose commitment to duty was unparalleled in history. The stamps tell the remarkable story of a very public life of dedicated service, and a more private passion for dogs and horses, about which Her Majesty was a renowned expert.”
From her accession to the throne on 6 February 1952, the late Queen was an ever-present feature of stamps in Britain. Every stamp created during her reign featured an image of her usually in the forms of the Wilding portrait, the Machin definitive or the Gillick silhouette. She also featured on numerous stamps created to mark royal events and anniversaries such as birthdays, jubilees and weddings.
A gallery of stamps featuring the late Queen can be found here: A life in stamps
The stamps, and a range of collectible products, are available to pre-order from today (14 April) at www.royalmail.com/queenelizabeth100. The stamps go on general sale from 21 April.
