Royal Mail handout image of one of a set of stamps that had been due to be issued in 2019 to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Royal Mail has apologised over the stamp design which actually showed US troops on a beach in Asia. PRESS ASSOCIA
I AM writing to express my deep regret that the preview of our 2019 Special Stamps included a stamp design which was incorrectly associated with the D-Day landings.
I am sincerely sorry for this mistake and the hurt it has caused, in particular to veterans and those who lost loved ones.
We are asking veterans’ associations to share this message with their members. I hope to work with some of them to ensure the final stamps reflect the significance of the D-Day landings and the courage and sacrifice of those who took part.
Nonetheless, we have let you down. On behalf of Royal Mail, I would like to say again how sorry I am.
Stephen Agar, Managing Director, Letters, Royal Mail Group
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