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Royal Mail is the United Kingdom's national postal service, responsible for delivering mail and parcels throughout the country. Here are some key facts about Royal Mail:
History: Royal Mail was founded in 1516 by King Henry VIII, and it has been responsible for delivering mail and parcels in the UK for over 500 years.
Services: Royal Mail offers a range of services, including:
- First Class Mail: for urgent letters and parcels
- Second Class Mail: for non-urgent letters and parcels
- Special Delivery: for guaranteed delivery of important items
- Parcel Post: for sending larger parcels
- International Mail: for sending mail and parcels to countries around the world
Postcodes: Royal Mail uses a postcode system to help sort and deliver mail. The postcode system consists of two parts: the outward code (e.g. SW1A) and the inward code (e.g. 2AA).
Post Offices: Royal Mail operates a network of post offices across the UK, where customers can send and receive mail, pay bills, and access other services.
Delivery: Royal Mail delivers mail and parcels to over 29 million addresses in the UK, six days a week.
Famous Landmarks: Royal Mail has a number of famous landmarks, including the iconic red post boxes and the Royal Mail sorting offices.
Fun Facts:
- The first postage stamp was introduced in the UK in 1840.
- The first airmail service was introduced in the UK in 1911.
- Royal Mail delivers over 12 billion items every year.
- The longest recorded delivery route in the UK is over 1,000 miles long.
Contact Information:
- Website: royalmail.com
- Phone: 03457 740 740
- Email: [email protected]