Royal Mail unveils four decorated postboxes across UK to celebrate coronation

[TrueBlueTerrier]

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news ... 18260.html


Westminster

Royal Mail has unveiled four specially decorated postboxes across the UK to mark the coronation.
The boxes – in Westminster, central London; Edinburgh; Cardiff; and Hillsborough, Northern Ireland – display the occasion’s official emblem.



The Westminster postbox is situated close to Westminster Abbey where the coronation will take place on Saturday.

Royal Mail is also commemorating the coronation with four new stamps, depicting the King being crowned and celebrating the multi-faith and biodiversity causes Charles has made his life’s work.



The set is based on newly-commissioned wood engravings by artist Andrew Davidson, and one imagines St Edward’s Crown being lowered on to Charles’s head by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the moment of coronation.

Royal Mail is also applying for a special postmark to be stamped on letters in honour of the royal occasion.

It will read: “Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla 6 May 2023”, and run from April 28 until May 10.

David Gold, director of external affairs and policy at Royal Mail, said: “The coronation of their majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla is a momentous occasion and one that will be celebrated across UK.



“We are proud to mark such a historic event and to offer our warmest congratulations to the King and Queen.”

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said: “The coronation of Charles III is going to be a huge historic moment for the UK and one that will be celebrated with a weekend packed with different ways for people to get involved.

“Our postboxes are recognised the world over as an iconic symbol of Britain and these four iconic unique coronation postboxes will leave a lasting royal legacy in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Royal Hillsborough.”

[matrix123]

pretending they give a s**t. nice

[BenacreNick]

Must we do this or perhaps it's expected of us by the general public ??

Maybe it helps to keep the "Royal" in Royal Amazon, sorry i mean Royal Mail.

[Burghboy]

Only Royal when it suites them, publicity stunt, nothing Royal about the company when they are trying to erode our terms and conditions or turn us into a min wage employer.

[NWpostie]

And still required to work the Saturday I can see a mass sick phone in on that day.

[BenacreNick]

I doubt it somehow.

I really don't think people are interested.

I understand its a "once in a lifetime" ceremony, but even so.

[Mr Rush]

a "once in a lifetime" ceremony

Charles is to Elizabeth as Edward VII was to Victoria. Hold onto your bunting for 10 to 20 years.

And this paint job makes the gold Olympic ones look classy.

[rambo1]

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news ... 18260.html


Westminster

Royal Mail has unveiled four specially decorated postboxes across the UK to mark the coronation.
The boxes – in Westminster, central London; Edinburgh; Cardiff; and Hillsborough, Northern Ireland – display the occasion’s official emblem.



The Westminster postbox is situated close to Westminster Abbey where the coronation will take place on Saturday.

Royal Mail is also commemorating the coronation with four new stamps, depicting the King being crowned and celebrating the multi-faith and biodiversity causes Charles has made his life’s work.



The set is based on newly-commissioned wood engravings by artist Andrew Davidson, and one imagines St Edward’s Crown being lowered on to Charles’s head by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the moment of coronation.

Royal Mail is also applying for a special postmark to be stamped on letters in honour of the royal occasion.

It will read: “Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla 6 May 2023”, and run from April 28 until May 10.

David Gold, director of external affairs and policy at Royal Mail, said: “The coronation of their majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla is a momentous occasion and one that will be celebrated across UK.



“We are proud to mark such a historic event and to offer our warmest congratulations to the King and Queen.”

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said: “The coronation of Charles III is going to be a huge historic moment for the UK and one that will be celebrated with a weekend packed with different ways for people to get involved.

“Our postboxes are recognised the world over as an iconic symbol of Britain and these four iconic unique coronation postboxes will leave a lasting royal legacy in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Royal Hillsborough.”

Wonder how many comments like, didn't think Royal Mail would be working today, do you think we'll get? As we fight our way past street parties.
Also, how long did that postbox take to dry FFS? Bet collection staff got white paint hands .

[Lounge Lizard]

I doubt it somehow.

I really don't think people are interested.

I understand its a "once in a lifetime" ceremony, but even so.

They're certainly interested in Cardiff.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65479725

[scoobymunster]

Could they not have given the postboxes a quick sanding first?