Queen Elizabeth II's 'enduring style' celebrated on Manx stamps

The "enduring style, elegance and cultural influence" of the late Queen Elizabeth II has been commemorated in a new collection of stamps to mark the centenary of her birth. Described as one of the "most recognisable figures in modern history" the six-piece stamp set pays tribute to late monarch's legacy. It features milestones in the Her Majesty's life, from her early years and time spent in the Territorial Army through to the Silver Jubilee and official engagements in her later life. Selected in collaboration with Royal Collection Trust, the collection showcases some of the outfits featured in the exhibition Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style. Designed by designed by Hartnell, the dress worn for the Coronation featured floral emblems of the four nations of the UK and emblems of the Commonwealth nations at the time in its design The coronation of Queen Elizabeth II took place in 1953 That display at the King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace to mark the centenary features about 200 items from Queen Elizabeth II's fashion archive, which forms part of the Royal Collection. Queen Elizabeth II wore a blue dress and Bolero jacket to Princess Margaret's wedding in 1960 The stamps feature items from a special exhibition at King's Gallery at Buckingham Palace, including this Norman Hartnell outfit Tailor and fashion designer Patrick Grant said: "Muse, patron, global ambassador; these wonderful stamps commemorate the mutual love affair between Her late Majesty and British Fashion." A Hardy Amies ensemble with a hat by Frederick Fox was one of the outfits worn during the Silver Jubilee in 1977 The outfit was worn by Her Majesty for the Service of Thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral Lady Frederick Windsor said they were an "exquisite homage to our much loved and missed Queen Elizabeth", while fashion designer Baron Downpatrick, said it was a "beautiful collection" of stamps that "fondly commemorate Her late Majesty's timeless style". Her Majesty served in the Auxiliary Territorial Service in 1945 The first female member of the Royal Family to serve in the armed forces as a full-time active member, she trained as a driver and mechanic. Britain's longest reigning monarch, the Queen's reign began on 6 February 1952, when she ascended to the throne following the death of her father King George VI. Her Majesty also held the title Lord of Mann as the crown dependency's head of state. A white dress worn to a State Banquet Dress in Dublin in 2011 also features The dress featured embellishment in the form of shamrocks and a Celtic harp Maxine Cannon, of Isle of Man Post Office, said it was a "heartfelt tribute to the remarkable life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II". "Her fashion choices were always thoughtful and deeply connected to her role both at home and across the Commonwealth," she added.