Royal Mail, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), has revealed images of a set of 12 new stamps that celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The main set of eight stamps features a montage from the film trilogy celebrating iconic characters from across the franchise. British actors who played the characters featured are Orlando Bloom as Legolas, Ian McKellan as Gandalf, Dominic Monaghan as Merry, Billy Boyd as Pippin, and Christopher Lee as Saruman.
The stamps also include hidden messaging – only detectable when using a UV light – showing Elvish writing in a ring shape.
A further four stamps presented in a miniature sheet pay homage to four iconic locations – from The Shire, where Frodo’s journey begins, all the way to Mount Doom, where he must throw the One Ring into the fires to destroy it once and for all. Also shown are Rivendell, an Elven refuge and sanctuary, and the monumental Argonath, which marks the northern border of the kingdom of Gondor.
David Gold, director of external affairs & policy, Royal Mail, said: “The Lord of the Rings ranks as one of the most iconic and beloved film series of all time, and we’re delighted to celebrate its enduring popularity with this set of Special Stamps. Each design captures the epic storytelling, artistry and imagination that have made Middle‑earth such a treasured part of British and global culture. We’re proud to bring these striking stamps to the nation’s letterboxes.”
Rachel Wakley, SVP & general manager – UK & Ireland, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, said: “We’re delighted to see this special stamp collection honour the 25th anniversary of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. The film has left an enduring mark on audiences around the world, and this beautifully crafted set captures the spirit, artistry and cinematic legacy that continue to inspire fans a quarter of a century on.”
The Lord of the Rings
Based on the revered The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books by J.R.R. Tolkien, New Line Cinema’s epic six-film series directed by Peter Jackson has been embraced by generations of fans, earning $6 billion at the global box office and 17 Academy Awards, becoming the most awarded series in cinematic history. Set in Middle-earth, the series begins as Frodo Baggins embarks on a perilous mission to destroy the legendary One Ring, and an adventure like no other continues from there. In 2021, the Library of Congress selected The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring for preservation in the United States National Film Registry. Following the first film’s milestone 25th anniversary in 2026, a new film, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, is planned for release in theatres, with additional films to come.
The stamps, and a range of collectible products, are available to pre-order from www.royalmail.com/lordoftherings. A Presentation Pack including all 12 stamps is priced at £21.30. The stamps go on general sale from March 20.
