Royal mail special stamp issues
A fascinating topic! Royal Mail, the postal service of the United Kingdom, has been issuing special stamps for various occasions and themes since 1840. Here are some notable examples:
- Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee (1887): A set of stamps featuring Queen Victoria, marking her 50th year on the throne.
- King Edward VII's Coronation (1902): A set of stamps featuring King Edward VII, marking his coronation.
- The British Empire Exhibition (1924): A set of stamps featuring various British colonies and dominions, highlighting the British Empire's global reach.
- The Coronation of King George VI (1937): A set of stamps featuring King George VI, marking his coronation.
- The Festival of Britain (1951): A set of stamps celebrating the Festival of Britain, a national exhibition showcasing British culture and innovation.
- The Queen's Silver Jubilee (1977): A set of stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth II, marking her 25th year on the throne.
- The Royal Wedding of Charles and Diana (1981): A set of stamps featuring the newlyweds, Prince Charles and Lady Diana.
- The Queen's Golden Jubilee (2002): A set of stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth II, marking her 50th year on the throne.
- The London 2012 Olympic Games (2012): A set of stamps featuring various Olympic sports and athletes, celebrating the UK's hosting of the Games.
- The Queen's Diamond Jubilee (2012): A set of stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth II, marking her 60th year on the throne.
- The Royal Baby (2013): A set of stamps featuring Prince George, the first child of Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge.
- The Commonwealth Games (2014): A set of stamps featuring various Commonwealth countries and athletes, celebrating the UK's hosting of the Games.
- The Queen's 90th Birthday (2016): A set of stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth II, marking her 90th birthday.
- The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (2018): A set of stamps featuring the newlyweds, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
- The 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force (2018): A set of stamps featuring the Royal Air Force, marking its centenary.
These are just a few examples of the many special stamp issues Royal Mail has produced over the years. Each issue is a unique piece of philatelic history, showcasing the country's culture, heritage, and achievements.