A specially decorated postbox in Hillsborough, Co Down (Jonathan McCambridge/PA)The Westminster postbox is situated close to Westminster Abbey where the coronation will take place on Saturday. 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. “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.”

Source: The Times May 03, 2023 05:19 UTC