THE Royal Mail has revealed images of four new portrait stamps in memory of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

Today the Royal Mail has revealed four black and white stamps in memory of Prince Philip, who passed away on 9 April at the age of 99. 

The stamps, which vary in size, will go on general sale from 24 June.

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A poignant reminder of a wonderful life, the stamps feature black and white images of Prince Philip through the years. 

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The four portrait stamps presented in a miniature sheet, retails at £6.65.

The second class stamp shows HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh taken by the photographer Baron.

Whilst the first class is of the Duke of Edinburgh attending the passing out parade of Prince Andrew at Dartmouth Naval College, Devon.

A £1.70 stamp shows HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

Finally, the £2.55 stamp is of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh taken by the photographer Terry O’Neill.

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Prince Philip, taken by Terry O’Neill.

Simon Thompson, CEO, Royal Mail said: ”Throughout adulthood, The Duke of Edinburgh dedicated himself to the service of this country, the Commonwealth and to the many causes he was involved with. For more than seven decades he was at the centre of our national life.

"His passing is a key moment in our history which we mark with this set of commemorative stamps.”


Founding The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 1956, HRH inspired and encouraged millions of young people around the world to learn new skills and develop their full potential.

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Duke of Edinburgh at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.

An artistic individual, The Prince enjoyed painting landscapes and he was a keen collector of art. Prince Philip also played a vital role in helping to modernise the institution of the monarchy.

In May 1961, he became the first member of the Royal Family to be interviewed on television.

It was his suggestion that The Queen’s Gallery at Buckingham Palace should be built on the site of the chapel destroyed in an air raid in 1940 to display items from the Royal Collection to the public.

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Duke of Edinburgh attending the passing out parade of Prince Andrew at Dartmouth Naval College, Devon.

During more than half a century in the public eye, Prince Philip accompanied The Queen on more than 250 overseas tours and completed well over 20,000 official engagements.

He successfully carved a niche that combined ceremonial and family duties, as the father of four children, with his own crowded itinerary.

The stamps will be available on general sale from 24 June 2021.

The four portrait stamps presented in a miniature sheet, retails at £6.65. The stamps and a range of collectible products are available now to pre-order from www.royalmail.com/dukeofedinburgh.