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The Queen opens new RPSL headquarters
On Tuesday, 26 November Her Majesty the Queen, graciously visited 15 Abchurch Lane to open officially the new headquarters of The Royal Philatelic Society London. Her Majesty was greeted by The Lord Mayor, Alderman William Russell as Lord Lieutenant, who presented Mr Richard Stock FRPSL, President of the Society, to Her Majesty together with Peter Cockburn FRPSL and Mike Roberts, FRPSL, Vice-Presidents, and Patrick Maselis RDP FRPSL, the immediate Past President.
The Queen is welcomed to the Royal Philatelic Society London by its President, Richard Stock FRPSL.
The Queen with Christopher King RDP, Hon Fellow and Brian Trotter RDP FRPSLas well as Christopher Harman RDP, Hon Fellow(right).
The Queen then met those closely involved with refurbishing the new premises and organizing the move that took place during the summer, notably Christopher King RDP Hon Fellow and Brian Trotter RDP FRPSL.
In the presence of 130 Fellows, Members and Guests in the Members’ Lounge, The First Floor Meeting Room and the Library, The Queen met Officers, Past Presidents, Donors, Staff, Overseas Fellows and Members, Young Philatelists, Members of the Publications and Expert Committees and the ‘Monday Club.’
It was fitting that The Queen’s visit took place during the Society’s 150th anniversary as Her Majesty had previously visited the Society on 14 April 1969 to mark its Centenary.
The Queen toured the new premises and Nicola Davies, the Head of Collections, showed Her Majesty some of the important artefacts held by the Society, including the letter from the future King George V to Lord Crawford regarding the use of the Royal prefix in the Society’s name.
The Queen showed great interest in letters and books signed by King George V and the items from the Royal Philatelic Collection brought from Buckingham Palace for expertisation that day. The Queen is accompanied by Nicola Davies (left photo) and Alan Huggins RDP, Hon Fellow, the first FEPA President.
In the Meeting Room on the first floor The Queen viewed a special display of material from the Society’s Philatelic Collections, and a selection of the Society’s extensive publications. Representatives from some of the eighty countries where members reside were presented to Her Majesty and she showed great interest in the work undertaken by the Expert Committee. Her Majesty heard how the Society is encouraging collecting among young people.
The Queen visited the Society’s Philatelic Library, amongst the finest in the world, where Her Majesty was presented with a copy of the recent publication A History of the Royal Philatelic Society London 1869-2019.
Throughout her visit The Queen met members of the staff, Officers of the Society and many of the volunteers who ensure its position as the premier philatelic society in the world.
The President thanked Her Majesty before she signed the Attendance Book and unveiled a plaque to mark the official opening of the new premises.
Richard Stock, FRPSL
President of the Society
Multilaterale Briefmarkenausstellung Luxemburg 2019
The exhibition of the “Multilaterale Briefmarkenausstellung Luxemburg 2019” was held from November 8 to 10, at the Exhibition hall LUXEXPO in Luxembourg, under patronage of His Royal Highness Grand-Duke Henri and under the auspices of the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, of the City of Luxembourg and of FEPA.
Audience at the opening ceremony. On the left, FIP Honorary President Jos Wolff.
Jos Wolff, RDP, FSPL President, FIP Honorary President and President of the Organising Committee, welcomed the guests at the opening ceremony. He reiterated that philately knows no bounds and promotes international friendship. Stamp collecting is a real source of joy, knowledge and relaxation at the same time. It is our wish that this exhibition should contribute to further consolidating the solidarity of the Multilateral Associations and thus documenting the will of our peoples for peace and togetherness.
The Director General of POST Luxembourg, Claude Strasser, conveyed the greetings of the Luxembourg Post and stated that it was a great honor for him to welcome all guests at the opening of this exhibition that would not have happened if the Luxembourg Federation and Post Luxembourg had not become member of the Multilateral a few years ago. This membership, which includes the organisation of a national exhibition, was a challenge for both the Federation and the POST Luxembourg. He welcomed the fact that the FSPL had part of the exhibition frames available for Luxembourg collectors “out of competition” to show exhibits according to their own ideas. He then handed Jos Wolff the traditional souvenir frame with the stamp block “Kaiser Karl V.” and the first day envelope, issued on this occasion.
In 400 frames, exhibitors from six member federations of the “Multilaterale”, from Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Slovenia and Switzerland showed their exhibits in competition out of all classes of philately: Traditional Philately, Postal History, Postal Stationery, Aerophilately, Astrophilately, Thematic Philately, Maximaphily, Revenues, Picture Postcards, Youth Philately and Philatelic Literature. The Jury awarded 25 Large Gold (24 SP), 19 Gold (6 SP), 29 Large Vermeil (8 SP), 14 Vermeil, 7 Large Silver, 4 Silver and 1 Bronze medals. The Luxembourg exhibitors got 4 Large Gold (+ SP), 9 Gold (5 + SP), 7 Large Vermeil (1 + SP), 4 Vermeil, 2 Large Silver and 2 Silver medals.
Happy people at the Palmares of the exhibition. On the left Mr. Horst Horin, Mrs. Kunz and Fredi Kunz, FEPA Treasurer.
POST Philately showed 5 exhibits in the Court of Honour. 27 exhibits were shown out of competition by exhibitors from Luxembourg philatelic associations.
More information (in German) can be found at multilaterale2019.lu.
Jos Wolff
New Board for the Union of Philatelists of Macedonia with Sinisha Pavleski as President
Mr. Sinisha Pavleski, President of the Union
The Union of Philatelists of Macedonia has elected Mr. Sinisha Pavleski for the position of the President of the Union. The procedure of election started with the Annual session of the Assembly of the Union held on 3 November 2019 and ended officially with its registration by the Central Registry of the Republic of Macedonia on 21 November 2019.
Mr. Dimitar Belchev and Mr. Viktor Gaber.
Furthermore, the Assembly elected Mr. Dimitar Belchev for the President of the Executive Board of the Union and Mr. Viktor Gaber for the position of Secretary of the Union.
The Assembly expressed great appreciation for the work of his predecessor Mr. Zoran Angelov, as well as for the contribution of the former President of the Executive Board Mr. Klime Popovski and committed itself to continue pursuing the goals set by them.
Congratulations and best wishes for success!