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Celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's 'enduring style'

Catherine NicollIsle of Man
IOMPO/ROYAL COLLECTION A stamp featuring a Harris Tweed Jacket and Balmoral Tartan Skirt alongside a black and white image on Her Majesty wearing themIOMPO/ROYAL COLLECTION
A Harris Tweed jacket designed by British couturier Norman Hartnell feature in the collection along with a Balmoral tartan skirt

The "enduring style, elegance and cultural influence" of the late Queen Elizabeth II has been commemorated in a new collection of stamps to mark the centenary of her birth.

Described as one of the "most recognisable figures in modern history" the six-piece stamp set pays tribute to late monarch's legacy.

It features milestones in the Her Majesty's life, from her early years and time spent in the Territorial Army through to the Silver Jubilee and official engagements in her later life.

Selected in collaboration with Royal Collection Trust, the collection showcases some of the outfits featured in the exhibition Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style.

IOMPO/ROYAL COLLECTION A stamp featuring the Queen alongside the Coronation Dress which is ivory and champagne coloured with a large skirt and embellished.IOMPO/ROYAL COLLECTION
Designed by designed by Hartnell, the dress worn for the Coronation featured floral emblems of the four nations of the UK and emblems of the Commonwealth nations at the time in its design
PA Media A black and white image from the coronation showing the Queen sitting on throne surrounded by clergy.PA Media
The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place in 1953

That display at the King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace to mark the centenary features about 200 items from Queen Elizabeth II's fashion archive, which forms part of the Royal Collection.

IOMPO/ROYAL COLLECTION A stamp featuring the dress and Bolero Jacket, with an image of the Queen wearing them.IOMPO/ROYAL COLLECTION
Queen Elizabeth II wore a blue dress and Bolero jacket to Princess Margaret's wedding in 1960
PA Media The turquoise blue dress and Bolero Jacket as they are displayed in the Royal Collection exhibition with matching light blue gloves and diamond bracelet and fascinator.PA Media
The stamps feature items from a special exhibition at King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace, including this Norman Hartnell outfit

Tailor and fashion designer Patrick Grant said: "Muse, patron, global ambassador; these wonderful stamps commemorate the mutual love affair between Her late Majesty and British Fashion."

IOMPO/ROYAL COLLECTION A stamp featuring the pink outfit worn by the Queen during the 1977 Silver Jubilee.IOMPO/ROYAL COLLECTION
A Hardy Amies ensemble with a hat by Frederick Fox was one of the outfits worn during the Silver Jubilee in 1977
Worn for the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul’s Cathedral in 1977, this pink ensemble was created by Hardy Amies, adorned with diamond jewellery, with the Queen also wearing the striking pink hat with bow accompaniments by Frederick Fox.
The outfit was worn by Her Majesty for the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral

Lady Frederick Windsor said they were an "exquisite homage to our much loved and missed Queen Elizabeth", while fashion designer Baron Downpatrick, said it was a "beautiful collection" of stamps that "fondly commemorate Her late Majesty's timeless style".

IOMPO/ROYAL COLLECTION A stamp featuring the Auxiliary Territorial Service Uniform, a khaki shirt and tailored trousers along with an image of the then Princess Elizabeth wearing it.IOMPO/ROYAL COLLECTION
Her Majesty served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service in 1945
PA Media A black and white image of the Queen sitting in an army jeep wearing the uniform, a khaki shirt and tailored trousers, as she smiles at the camera.PA Media
The first female member of the Royal Family to serve in the armed forces as a full-time active member, she trained as a driver and mechanic.

Britain's longest reigning monarch, the Queen's reign began on 6 February 1952, when she ascended to the throne following the death of her father King George VI.

Her Majesty also held the title Lord of Mann as the crown dependency's head of state.

IOMPO/ROYAL COLLECTION The white dress alongside the Queen wearing it, she is also wearing a tiara and necklace.IOMPO/ROYAL COLLECTION
A white dress worn to a State Banquet Dress in Dublin in 2011also features
PA Media The Queen shaking hands as she arrives at the State Banquet in Dublin wearing the white dress adorned with shamrocks. PA Media
The dress featured embellishment in the form of shamrocks and a Celtic harp

Maxine Cannon, of Isle of Man Post Office, said it was a "heartfelt tribute to the remarkable life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II".

"Her fashion choices were always thoughtful and deeply connected to her role both at home and across the Commonwealth," she added.

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