The Isle of Man Post Office is delighted to present this set of six stamps featuring the work of four eminent portrait artists of our time who have painted HRH Prince Charles.
14th November 2018 marked the 70th birthday of His Royal Highness Charles, Prince of Wales, the eldest son of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Prince Charles was born at Buckingham Palace in 1948 and is heir apparent to the British throne. As such he holds many titles, including Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Earl of Chester, Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland. He is father to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.
His Royal Highness has achieved great recognition as an environmentalist, for his views on the dangers facing our planet from climate change, as a proponent of organic farming and as a regular commentator on architecture and building conservation.
Through many years of service to our great nation and the nations of the Commonwealth, Prince Charles has consistently acted as a humanitarian, with his tireless support of countless charities as well as The Prince’s Trust and the sixteen other charities he has started. He will take over as head of the Commonwealth when Her Majesty the Queen leaves the role.
As well as being a champion of many arts charities and organisations, His Royal Highness is an accomplished watercolour artist and has published several books on the subject.
We have chosen to represent His Royal Highness through portraiture. The paintings have been created by a variety of artists.
Based on information supplied by the Isle of Man Post Office, Philatelic Department, Douglas, Isle of Man.
