The last nod to Her Majesty: Royal Mail unveils the final stamps that will feature the late Queen’s silhouette By Kamal Sultan Published: 19:00 EST, 27 February 2023 | Updated: 19:02 EST, 27 February 2023 The final stamps to feature the late Queen’s silhouette will be unveiled today. She will …
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