Royal Mail unveils new stamps to honour Queen Elizabeth II’s centenary

14 Apr 2026 • 2:57 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

Royal Mail unveils new stamps to honour Queen Elizabeth II’s centenary

  • Royal Mail is releasing a new collection of 12 stamps to commemorate the centenary of Queen Elizabeth II's birth on 21 April.
  • Eight of the stamps feature milestone photographs from the late monarch's life, including her 1953 coronation and her first radio broadcast in 1940.
  • A miniature sheet of four stamps highlights her well-known love for horses and dogs, showing her with pets or thoroughbreds.
  • David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, stated the stamps pay tribute to the late Queen's unparalleled commitment to duty and her private passions.
  • The presentation pack of all 12 stamps is priced at £22.50 and will be available for pre-order from 14 April, with general sale beginning on 21 April.

IN FULL