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The release of a set of coins featuring a new portrait of King Charles II, from The Royal Mint, was the first chance for collectors to see the effigy, and now it has been confirmed this image will also be used on definitive stamps. We're going to see QEII and KCIII stamps used together Give your head the royal treatment and create this regal Tudor Crown Craft for the King's coronation! It's a simply stunning paper crown decorated with foam jewels. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. His Majesty is known to be a passionate gardener and we are delighted that the first special stamps to feature his silhouette should be a celebration of some of the most popular flowers in British gardens." A Royal Mail spokesperson said: "Flowers mark our celebrations, our joys and our sorrows and, above all, they unify us through a pleasure that we can all understand."
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The set, which features floral designs in a nod to the green-fingered monarch’s love of gardening has been described as a significant milestone in British philatelic history says the Royal Mail. The first coins featuring the new monarch have already been revealed, with the Royal Mint releasing images of a 50p that will begin circulating within weeks. So what do we know so far about King Charles III stamps? The King will appear on definitive and special stampsWith stamps bearing the image of HM Queen Elizabeth II remaining valid for use, the next few years may see two monarchs on our post, with both QEII and KCIII stamps in use, something which has not been seen for many years. It will likely take longer for coins to be fully replaced, with many not set to enter circulation until mid-2024. Cut up squares of colourful tissue or crêpe paper, card, paper and felts in blues, greys and whites to form the collaging materials. You could even use pictures from magazines and newspapers to give a different effect. This King Charles III Collage resource would make a stunning display to celebrate the new monarch, King Charles III, or it could be incorporated into a topic about the United Kingdom.
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Children can use the printable portrait template to form the outline of their colourful collages. We love this craft activity as children of all ages, from EYFS to KS2 can create their own artwork to be proud of; each collage will be completely unique, depending on the materials, textures and arrangements used. In honour of King Charles III's new reign as Britain's new monarch and the Head of the Commonwealth, we have created a library of unique Royalty-inspired craft activities which children of all ages can make and enjoy.Activities listed within the resource should always be supervised by an appropriate adult. Children should be supervised when using sharp items such as scissors or other tools. The minerals of our country and other countries continue to benefit Britain at the expense of our people,” said Thanduxolo Sabelo, former provincial secretary for the ANC, South Africa’s ruling party. “The Cullinan diamond must be returned with immediate effect.” The Royal Collection Trust, which looks after the crown jewels, contends the Cullinan stone “was presented to Edward VII in 1907 as a symbolic gesture to heal the rift between Britain and South Africa after the Boer war”. The creation of the King’s silhouette was a collaboration between illustrator Andrew Davidson, Royal Mail’s head of design and editorial and Marcus James, and Ian Chilvers, from design agency Atelier Works
First stamps to bear King Charles’s silhouette to be released
David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “Britain is a nation of gardeners, and a love of flowers runs deep in our collective consciousness. The first coins bearing the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III will enter circulation in line with demand from banks and post offices. The other flowers in the first class set are a purple iris, a pink lily, a fuchsia, an orange-red tulip, a dark pink peony, a bright orange nasturtium, a pale pink rose and a light purple-tinted dahlia. The creation of the King’s silhouette was a collaboration between illustrator Andrew Davidson, Royal Mail’s head of design and editorial and Marcus James, and Ian Chilvers, from design agency Atelier Works. The November issue of Stamp Collectormagazine will be a special commemorative issue reflecting the remarkable reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the many thousands of stamps issued since 1952. Find out more.The final set using the Queen’s image was unveiled last month in honour of the 100th anniversary of steam locomotive the Flying Scotsman. David Gold, Royal Mail’s director of external affairs and policy, said: “Britain is a nation of gardeners, and a love of flowers runs deep in our collective consciousness.
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