It is well-known that members of enjoy some of the most unique past times - from polo to carriage driving. But even some of the most privileged people in the world enjoy normal hobbies too as it seems stamp collecting has proved to be a therapeutic activity for many royals over the years. As ordinary as this sounds, in true royal fashion the family’s stamp collection is valued at an astounding £100 million.
While and many of her ancestors, stretching back to Queen Victoria's reign, all shared an interest in the hobby, the same cannot be said for as he prefers to spend any of his free time gardening or painting. was the fifth royal to add to the world famous Royal Philatelic Collection, following on from its inauguration by son, Prince Alfred in 1864. The prince sold his collection to his brother, the future King Edward VII, who in turn gave it to his son, and it subsequently passed down to and finally to the late Queen.
Stamps first came into circulation on May 6, 1840 during the early reign of Queen Victoria when it cost only one penny to send a letter which weighed under half an ounce. Of all the royal custodians, King George V was very dedicated to maintaining and growing the collection. When he was still the Duke of York, the prince was made the honorary Vice President of what would go on to become the Royal Philatelic Society of London in 1893.
dedication to his hobby knew no bounds, and he even set the record for the highest price ever paid for a stamp. In 1904, a co.