Overview
- Royal Mail unveiled a 12-stamp centenary collection Tuesday and opened pre-orders on its website and by phone.
- The stamps go on general sale April 21, which marks the late Queen’s 100th birthday, and a presentation pack of all 12 costs £22.50.
- The set includes eight stamps showing key moments from her life and a four-stamp miniature sheet that highlights her love of horses and dogs.
- Senior royals plan events on April 20–21 including a tour of the King’s Gallery fashion exhibition, a viewing of national memorial designs, and the opening of a new garden in Regent’s Park.
- Media reports say the King has prepared a speech for April 21, and the centenary rollout also features coins, chinaware, and other merchandise across UK institutions.