Royal Mail has unveiled a set of 12 stamps to mark the centenary of the birth of the late Queen Elizabeth II, which falls on April 21. The main set of eight stamps commemorates the life and work of the late monarch, featuring photographs 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 and policy at Royal Mail, said: 'With these Special Stamps, we pay tribute to the late Queen, whose commitment to duty was unparalleled in history.'
Every stamp created during her reign featured an image of her, usually in the form of the Wilding portrait, the Machin definitive or the Gillick silhouette. She also featured on numerous stamps issued to mark royal events and anniversaries.
The stamps and a range of collectible products are available to pre-order from today from the Royal Mail website and by telephone. A presentation pack including all 12 stamps is priced at £22.50. The stamps go on general sale from April 21.
