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ROYAL WEDDING 9th April 2005
Stamps - First Day Covers - Coins
See press release under New Issues
Royal Wedding
for details of stamp and cover design.
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Stamps mint set
£1.00 Sheetlet £2.50
First Day Cover stamps
£2.00 Sheetlet
£3.50
(plus postage).
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Mint set of stamps and sheetlet plus first day covers, with
stamps and Sheetlet used as postage
£12.50
Stamps, covers and cupro-nickel coin for all in price of
£20.00
All prices quoted in pounds
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PRESS RELEASE S/012/04/05
FALKLAND ISLANDS TO ISSUE STAMPS CELEBRATING THE WEDDING OF
H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND MRS.CAMILLA PARKER BOWLES
The Falkland Islands Post Office is delighted to announce
that approval has been received from Clarence House and Buckingham Palace for
the release of two stamps and a postally valid souvenir sheet celebrating the
wedding on 9 April of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles.
The designs of the two stamps which are denominated 24p and
50p depict photographs of the couple which are used by kind permission of Tim
Graham. The photograph for the 24p value was taken at St Lawrence’s Church,
Didmarton, shortly after the engagement whilst the 50p value was taken at
Windsor Castle for a reception on the day of their engagement.
The souvenir sheet shows the sweep from "The Long Walk"
towards Windsor Castle. The stamp, which has a denomination of £2, carries an
amended version of the 24p stamp to allow the panoramic view of the castle to be
seen behind the (soon to be) Royal couple.
The Blessing of the Marriage will take place in St George’s
Chapel, Windsor Castle, following a Civil Ceremony at Windsor Guildhall and an
image of the exterior of the Guildhall is being used on the accompanying First
Day Cover.
The people of the Falkland Islands hold a great affinity to
Britain and the Royal Family having paid many postal tributes to their Sovereign
and Family over the past 150 years, indeed in February 2005 a letter was sent on
behalf of the Falkland Islands by Ms Sukey Cameron MBE, Falkland Islands
Government UK Representative to Sir Michael Peat, Private Secretary to the
Prince of Wales. The full text of the letter reads:
"I would be most grateful if you could
convey this message to His Royal Highness on behalf of the Falkland Islands. I
have been asked by the Elected Members of the Legislative Council in the
Falkland Islands, to pass on their warmest congratulations and good wishes to
His Royal Highness and Mrs. Parker Bowles, on the announcement of their
forthcoming marriage. All those in the Islands have fond memories of the visit
His Royal Highness made to the Islands in 1999 and are most grateful to him for
his continued interest. I am sure that everyone there would wish to be
associated with this message."
This very attractive set, which is due for release in late
April 2005 is a fitting addition to any collection and is something of an
achievement, considering that the Marriage was only announced on 10 February and
designs have been produced, approved by the Government of the Falkland Islands,
presented to Clarence House and Buckingham Palace, printed and shipped some
9,000 miles where they will become international messengers, proclaiming the
Marriage as mail is sent to all parts of the world as well as being very
attractive souvenirs in their own right .
Technical details:-
Designer Andrew
Robinson
Photographs Tim Graham
Printer
BDT International
Perforation 14 per 2cms
Stamp size 28.45 x 42.58mm
Souvenir Sheet size 120 x 65mm
Sheet layout 50 (2x25)
Release date Late April 2005 (to be confirmed)
Production Co-ordination Creative Direction (Worldwide) Ltd
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