Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang are back – this time with a delightful British twist. To mark the 75th anniversary of the beloved Peanuts comic strip, Royal Mail has unveiled a charming new set of stamps. Expect postboxes, seaside sandcastles, and even Buckingham Palace cameos.
It was the psychological grounding of our youth. High-brow cartoon entertainment for inquisitive young minds. And I’ve never been able to shake off the Lucy nickname – mostly because I was always the one offering unsolicited advice (usually from behind an imaginary lemonade stand). So when I heard Royal Mail was marking Peanuts’ 75th anniversary with a set of celebratory stamps, my inner child beamed.
The special edition includes eight beautiful designs featuring Charles M. Schulz’s iconic characters, but this time, with some heartwarming British details thrown in. Snoopy perches on a red postbox with Woodstock. Lucy and Linus build sandcastles at the seaside. Charlie Brown and Franklin have a kickabout. And the whole gang enjoys tea and cake in true UK fashion.
You’ll also spot Snoopy and Woodstock on guard outside Buckingham Palace, while Schroeder tickles the ivories to Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance, joined by an unusually enthusiastic Lucy and Charlie Brown.
It’s a lovely, nostalgic nod to a comic strip that has stood the test of time, one that still makes us laugh, reflect, and occasionally cry, three-quarters of a century later.
First published in 1950, Peanuts became a global phenomenon. At its height, the strip appeared in over 2,600 newspapers, including the Daily Mail here in the UK. Schulz’s cast of anxious, overthinking, endlessly relatable kids struck a chord with audiences everywhere – and that appeal hasn’t dimmed.
“For generations, Peanuts has brought laughter, comfort, and quiet wisdom,” said David Gold from Royal Mail. “This stamp collection is a heartfelt tribute to Charles M. Schulz’s enduring legacy and the timeless charm of his comic strip.”
And while Snoopy might have taken a few detours over the years – from moon missions with NASA to high-fashion collabs – the heart of Peanuts remains the same: a quiet, comforting celebration of the human experience, with just the right mix of melancholy and joy.
If you fancy getting your hands on the full set (and let’s face it, who wouldn’t?), the stamps are available to pre-order now from royalmail.com/peanuts, with general release starting 24 July (on our 16th birthday). There’s even a presentation pack if you’re feeling fancy.
It’s a fitting tribute to the world’s favourite beagle, and a reminder that, no matter how grown-up we get, we’re all still kids at heart… just trying to kick that football before it gets pulled away again.
