Stamp Collector

Royal Marines

Whilst the first special stamps to be issued following the death of Queen Elizabeth II might not directly reference the Royal Family, the subject at least has a strong connection to the monarchy and, coincidentally, gives a subtle nod to the military traditions and ceremony that we saw displayed so proudly during the Queen’s funeral.

The Royal Marines set had been planned for some time and, as Royal

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