Royal Mail has issued a set of stamps honouring the rock band Queen.
The stamps feature images of the group's most popular album covers and a miniature set marking some of their iconic live performances, including an image of the late Freddie Mercury on stage at Wembley in 1986.
Drummer Roger Taylor said: "Wow - stamps featuring our albums. What an honour. We must be really part of the furniture now."
Guitarist Brian May added: "Since we four precocious boys started out on our quest 50 years ago, our lives have been devoted to making our impossible dream come true.
"Sometimes it's strange to wake up and realise the position in which we are now held - we have become a national institution, and nothing brings this home more than this incredible tribute from Royal Mail. "
Philip Parker, of Royal Mail, said: "With their truly original, theatrical sound and effortless ability to mix musical styles, Queen are rock royalty. We pay tribute to one of the most loved bands of all time with these stunning stamps."
The stamps go on sale from July 9.
Queen becomes only the third music group to have a dedicated stamp issue, following on from the Beatles in 2007 and Pink Floyd in 2016.
