The Isle of Man Post Office produced a postmark to record the truly historic moment in time when not only HM The Queen became the Longest Reigning Monarch but also H R H Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh became the longest serving Consort, in service of the Nation and Commonwealth.
Following the calculation prepared by Buckingham Palace that the accolade of Longest Reigning Monarch passed from HM Queen Victoria to HM Queen Elizabeth at around 5.30pm yesterday the Isle of Man Post Office was able to initiate a special item and postmark design incorporating their aptly named ‘Windsor Road’ Post Office branch ” along with the relevant time of 5.30pm.
This was a one day only official postmark and truly significant in recording a momentous milestone in the reign of H M Queen Elizabeth II and Her Consort H R H Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh.
Photo - Image of cover with postmark highlighted.
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