An apology to D-day veterans

I AM writing to express my deep regret that the preview of our 2019 Special Stamps included a 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.

I would like to reassure them, our people and our customers that this stamp will not be part of our set to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-day landings.

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 Royal Mail Group