THE legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is to be told in stamps issued by the Royal Mail.
Ten original designs go on sale from today and depict icons from the classic tales.
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The Royal Mail is releasing stamps to celebrate the legend of King ArthurCredit: PA
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Ten original designs will go on sale todayCredit: PA
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The designs include Sir Lancelot defeating the dragonCredit: PA
The designs include the young Arthur drawing the sword from the stone, the knights of the round table, and Sir Lancelot defeating the dragon.
One stamp shows Merlin holding the baby Arthur.
While another image celebrates King Arthur marrying Guinevere.
Philip Parker, of Royal Mail, said: “These atmospheric illustrations bring to life the timeless stories of the king and the knights of the round table.
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Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table also feature in the collectionCredit: PA
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Royal Mail said the tale of King Arthur has ‘captivated people for a millennium and a half’Credit: PA
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Philip Parker, of Royal Mail, said: ‘These atmospheric illustrations bring to life the timeless stories of the king and the knights of the round table’Credit: PA
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