150th Anniversary of the birth of Gustav Klimt

 

The Republic of San Marino to commemorate the 150 years the birth of the Austrian painter, Gustav Klimt, by issuing  the miniature stamp sheet features his four masterpieces “The Embrace”, “The Kiss”, “The Three Ages of Woman” and “Hope II” on February 29,2012.

Gustav Klimt was born in Vienna, in 1862, into a lower middle-class family of Moravian origin. His father, Ernst Klimt, worked as an engraver and goldsmith, earning very little, and the artist's childhood was spent in relative poverty. The painter would have to support his family financially throughout his life.

 

The 30th Birthday of HRH Duke of Cambridge

 

 

To celebrate the 30th birthday of HRH The Duke of Cambridge, Jersey Post launched  a set of four stamps on 21st June 2012  which reflect his military connections and achievements . As second in line to the British Throne, The Duke of Cambridge will, one day, become Head of the British Armed Forces.

Recently serving as a fully operational RAF Search and Rescue Pilot, The Duke still holds his officer commissions in the Royal Navy and the Army. He also holds various honorary titles which have been bestowed upon him by HM The Queen.

 

From the Blues and Royals, Prince William embarked on an intensive training course at Royal Air Force College Cranwell and received his RAF wings in April 2008 from his father, HRH The Prince of Wales.

Flight Lieutenant Wales undertook further helicopter flying and advanced training to graduate from the RSF Search and Rescue Conversion Course.

He was appointed Honorary Air Commandant of Royal Air Force Coningsby in October 2008.