The late Queen Elizabeth II’s image first began appearing on our stamps 70 years ago in 1953.Our current monarch King Charles III, meanwhile, first popped up on stamps in April 2023 – with several designs in classic colours, including purple and green, being unveiled.Naturally, you might be wondering if the King’s stamps mean the late Queen’s can no longer be used – especially now we’re nearing the milestone first anniversary of her death on September 8. Here’s all you need to know.Can you still use stamps with the late Queen on?Yes, you can still use stamps with Queen Elizabeth II’s face on them.From July 31, 2023, stamps without a barcode became obsolete, so if you do still have stamps featuring The Queen, you need to make sure they have a barcode attached to the side.Here’s how to exchange any stamps featuring the late Queen that don’t have a barcode attached.You can still buy stamps featuring the late monarch’s visage even now, as the Royal Mail has revealed that The King wants the...
