Stamps embrace causes close to king’s heart, with designs depicting Britain’s cultural diversity, Commonwealth and sustainability
, representing his spiritual role, and Sceptre with Cross, representing his temporal power and associated with good governance. The scene is set in front of Westminster Abbey, with fireworks above, and a gun salute in the background, while celebrating crowds attend a street party and watch the ceremony on a giant screen.Photograph: Royal Mail/PA
The diversity and community stamp, reflecting the multi-faith community and cultural diversity of Britain, features figures representing the Jewish, Islamic, Christian Sikh, Hindu and Buddhist religions, and is representative of all faiths and none. The background shows aspects of rural and urban Britain including many places of worship.
The Commonwealth stamp reflects the themes of global trade, cooperation democracy and peace. Images include an imagined Commonwealth meeting, a representation of the Commonwealth Games, some flags of Commonwealth nations and a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery. The sustainability and biodiversity stamp depicts natural landscapes alongside sustainable farming methods and features renewable sources of energy such as hydroelectric power and solar panels. Images of diverse forests, wildflower meadows and pollinating insects highlight the importance of wildlife conservation, while traditional crafts such as hedge-laying and beekeeping also feature prominently.
The stamps were designed by Atelier Works and feature newly commissioned wood engravings by the British artist Andrew Davidson.
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