The head of POST Philately, Emile Espen, has been given the great honour of a meeting with Queen Elizabeth II during the inauguration of Cartor's (international stamp producer) new stamp printing factory near Birmingham. The Queen, being a great lover of stamps, insisted on inaugurating this new cutting edge printing factory herself. During her visit, Her Majesty showed particular interest in the new Luxembourg Christmas stamps printed in accordance with an original procedure at Cartor. The theme of the stamps was a wish for peace and harmony during the end of year festive season.