Poppy-coloured stamp set honours armed forces

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Jones, A. (2026, October 27). Poppy-coloured stamp set honours armed forces. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/business/business-news/royal-mail-british-david-gold-iraq-parachute-regiment-b1302434.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-27 · by Alan Jones

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Royal Mail will release poppy-themed stamps on Armistice Day, November 11, coinciding with the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. The stamps feature artwork by Matthew Cook in a red poppy color palette to honor military service throughout history. Royal Mail highlights the significance of the project and Cook expresses his pride in illustrating these commemorative stamps.
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Royal Mail will release a poppy-coloured stamp set honouring the armed forces on Armistice Day, November 11. This year marks the 110th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme, which began on July 1, 1916, and is one of the most significant battles from World War I.

The stamps feature artwork painted in a red poppy colour scheme, symbolizing remembrance. The artist, Matthew Cook, expressed his privilege at illustrating these stamps for their sensitive and significant subject matter. Royal Mail stated that the stamps aim to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of those who have served during both World Wars and other conflicts.

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Alan Jones
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🔮 The stamps will be issued on Armistice Day, November 11, that this year marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme, which began on July 1 1916 and became one of the defining battles of the First World War.
2026-10-27 · assertive framing · Poppy-coloured stamp set honours armed forces
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2026-10-14 · assertive framing · Increases to Real Living Wage hourly rates
🔮 “The proposed changes will not be easy, but they are an important part of building a stronger, simpler and future-ready Royal Mail for our customers and colleagues.”
🔮 “The proposed changes will not be easy, but they are an important part of building a stronger, simpler and future-ready Royal Mail for our customers and colleagues.”
Also by Alan Jones
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Topics

Royal Mail the Battle of the Somme the First World War

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Cook PERSON · 1× Royal Mail ORG · 1×

Narrative

The stamps will be issued on Armistice Day, November 11, that this year marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme, which began on July 1 1916 and became one of the defining battles of the First World War.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-27
🔮 The stamps will be issued on Armistice Day, November 11, that this year marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme, which began on July 1 1916 and became one of the defining battles of the First World War.
2026-10-27 · Evening Standard
Poppy-coloured stamp set honours armed forces · assertive framing

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The stamps will be issued on Armistice Day, November 11, that this year marks 110 years since the Battle of the Somme, which began on July 1 1916 and became one of the defining battles of the First World War. asserted
which → issue → War
Each has been painted using a colour palette inspired by the red poppy, one of the most recognisable symbols of remembrance. asserted
Each → paint → remembrance
“Through these stamps, we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of those who have served our country through two world wars and many other conflicts. asserted
who → pay → wars
“Matthew Cook’s poignant artworks provide a fitting and powerful way to reflect on the sacrifices made by so many courageous men and women across the generations.” asserted
artworks → provide → generations
“I was delighted to be asked to illustrate these stamps and to take on the challenge of such a sensitive and significant subject. asserted
I → ask → subject
“It is always a privilege to illustrate stamps for Royal Mail, and this project felt particularly special.” asserted
project → illustrate → Mail
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