Lord of Man's Sapphire Jubilee marked here

Monday, 6 February 2017 12:18

Image of Dickie Arbiter, former press secretary to HM the Queen and HRH Prince Charles, and the late Princess Diana.

Isle of Man Post Office produces stamps to celebrate

The Lord of Mann's celebration for becoming the first British monarch to celebrate a sapphire jubilee today is being marked by the Isle of Man Post Office.

It's 65 years since she became Queen following the death of her father King George the Sixth.

There'll be gun salutes to mark the occasion at Sandringham.

Here on Island, the Post Office has created six state visit stamps, and a gift miniature sheet. Communications manager Sarah Read says what's on offer:

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