A new set of stamps marking the Hanoverian monarchs were published by the Royal Mail yesterday in the latest of its Kings and Queens series, charting all the Royal Houses.

The fifth, and penultimate, set of special stamps celebrating Kings and Queens across more than 600 years, features stamps highlighting the dynasty, which ruled for almost 200 years.

Royal Mail spokesman Philip Parker said: “We are almost at the end of this exciting 600-year royal journey and these latest stamps depict a fascinating period in the history of our monarchy.

“The series reaches its climax with the release of the House of Windsor stamps in February 2012, which is, of course, Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year.”

The set of six stamps features portraits of Victoria, together with George I, II, III, IV and William IV. A four-stamp miniature sheet features key people and events of the Hanoverian era, and includes the Penny Black.

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