Royal Mail reveals image of King Charles to be used on stamps

First and second class designs reflect monarch's desire for continuity and will be on sale from 4 April

The image of King Charles III that will be used on first and second class stamps has been revealed, with Royal Mail expected to make them available for the public to buy from 4 April.

The image depicts the king in profile facing to the left, known as a definitive stamp, using an adaptation of the portrait to be used on new UK coins in a tradition dating back to the creation of the Penny Black stamp for Queen Victoria in 1840.