European stamps royal mail
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Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, has a long history of issuing stamps featuring European monarchs, royal families, and European landmarks. Here are some examples:
- European Royal Families: Royal Mail has issued stamps featuring various European royal families, including:
- The British Royal Family (e.g., Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles, Princess Diana)
- The Dutch Royal Family (e.g., Queen Beatrix, King Willem-Alexander)
- The Swedish Royal Family (e.g., King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia)
- The Danish Royal Family (e.g., Queen Margrethe II, Prince Henrik)
- European Landmarks: Royal Mail has issued stamps featuring iconic European landmarks, such as:
- The Eiffel Tower (France)
- The Colosseum (Italy)
- The Acropolis (Greece)
- The Tower of London (UK)
- The Brandenburg Gate (Germany)
- European Cities: Royal Mail has issued stamps featuring European cities, including:
- Paris (France)
- Rome (Italy)
- Amsterdam (Netherlands)
- Berlin (Germany)
- Vienna (Austria)
- European Cultural Heritage: Royal Mail has issued stamps celebrating European cultural heritage, such as:
- The works of famous European artists (e.g., Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso)
- European literature (e.g., Shakespeare, Dickens, Austen)
- European music (e.g., Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin)
- Special Editions: Royal Mail has issued special edition stamps for European events, such as:
- The European Football Championship (Euro 2012, Euro 2016)
- The European Union's 50th anniversary (2017)
- The 100th anniversary of the end of World War I (2018)
These are just a few examples of the many European-themed stamps issued by Royal Mail over the years. If you're interested in collecting stamps, you can find more information on Royal Mail's website or through online stamp dealers.