#Royalty
It was red and turned purple. A puzzle for philatelists…
Let's solve the philatelic riddle: for years it was red and turned purple. Have you guessed it? Yes, it is the classic everyday 63p stamp, which features the Queen Elizabeth's profile by sculptor Arnold Machin that has switched from its regular red to regal purple. Royal Mail decided to change the color of this stamp to underline the importance of longest reigning Queen – Elizabeth II. Its iridesc
Definitives 2014 from the Royal Mail
Appearing in four tasteful tones from the Jeffery Matthews colour palette: Holly Green, Purple Heather, Dove Grey and Marine Turquoise. Arnold Machin's timeless Definitive design by the Royal Mail looks as elegant as ever, some 47 years after its debut.
50th Anniversary of the Princess Grace of Monaco Foundation celebrated on stamp
The post of Monaco issued a stamp in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Princess Grace of Monaco Foundation. Founded in 1964 by the Princess Grace, the main mission of the Foundation is to help hospitalized children and their families. To respect the heritage of the Princess Grace, HRH the Princess of Hanover, President of the Foundation since 1982, has decided to provide financial support
Royal Christening celebrated by Australia Post
Australia Post is marking the christening of His Royal Highness Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge with the release of one domestic base-rate (60c) stamp and one international rate ($2.60) stamp. The stamps feature the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince George following the christening ceremony last year and will be available from Tuesday 7 January 2014. "Australia Post is delighted
Queen Wilhelmina featured on a new Dutch stamp celebrating the Stamp Day 2013
PostNL issued a stamp celebrating the Stamp Day 2013. The stamp portrays Queen Wilhelmina in profile. The stamp designer Ingmar Birzawas inspired by an airmail stamp from 1931 created by Piet Zwart. In 1931 the three royal stamps by Piet Zwart using the royal photographs represented a real groundbreaking stamp design. To embody the design 1931 on a new stamp for the Stamp Day 2013 Ingmar Birza stu
Queen Elizabeth II – the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation celebrated by New Zealand Post
2013 marks 60 years since the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To commemorate the six decades that the Queen has served as New Zealand's graceful monarch, New Zealand Post is issuing a unique stamp issue. The Coronation took place at Westminster Abbey, London on 2 June 1953, nearly 18 months after Queen Elizabeth II succeeded her father, King George VI. The Coronation ceremony is stee
Guernsey Post celebrates 500th Anniversary of Henry VIII's coronation
To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the coronation of 'Bluff King Hal' Guernsey Post commissioned a fabulous series of paper sculptures created by talented artist Gail Armstrong. Each sculpture, perfect in every diminutive detail, was then photographed to create a unique series of stamps, which all depict a key highlight in Henry's dynamic life and reign. The set includes stamps featuring a yo
Queen's Birthday 2008
The Queen's Birthday stamp issue for 2008 features an image of the Queen and the badge of the Sovereign Head of the Order of Australia. The image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II used in this stamp (50c) issue was taken at an official dinner held at Parliament House in Canberra during her visit to Australia in 2006. The Queen wore her Sovereign Head of the Order of Australia badge which is featur
Bloc 'Homage to Grace KELLY'
Grace, Patricia Kelly was born on November 12th 1929 in Philadelphia in a Family of Irish origins who succeeded in the building industry (bricks) as well as in the sport area (Olympic medal). After being actress in Hollywood where She received an Oscar, She married H.S.H. the Prince Rainier III on April 18th 1956 and became Princess of Monaco. She gave birth to 3 children (Caroline in the year 195
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