To ensure that this stamp collection truly captures the essence of the Spice Girls’ remarkable legacy, Royal Mail collaborated closely with the band and Bravado, Universal Music Group’s brand management and merchandise division. Together, they carefully curated and selected images that showcase the group’s iconic performances from 1997 to 2012.

The main set of 10 stamps features captivating images of the Spice Girls both as a group and as individuals during their live performances. These images include memorable moments such as their electrifying performance at the BRIT Awards in 1997, Melanie Chisholm’s captivating solo performance at the BRIT Awards in London in 1998, and their unforgettable closing ceremony performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

This stamp collection is a testament to the Spice Girls’ immense impact on the music industry and their status as one of the most successful British bands in history. It is a fitting tribute to their incredible achievements and will undoubtedly be cherished by fans and collectors alike. A further five stamps, presented in a miniature sheet, complete the set. These stamps feature individual images of the girls from the iconic Spice World photoshoot. Victoria Beckham took to Instagram to express her excitement. She said, “Honored to be the first girl group to be featured on a commemorative stamp and so proud of everything we’ve achieved.”

The Spice Girls, consisting of Victoria Beckham, Emma Lee Bunton, Geri Halliwell-Horner, Mel B, and Melanie C also known as Posh, Baby, Ginger, Scary and Sporty Spice, formed in 1994. They have become the biggest female group of all time, with record sales exceeding 100 million worldwide. At a time when girl groups were not seen as commercially viable, the Spice Girls led their own rise to chart dominance. Their infectious pop sound and empowering “Girl Power!” philosophy revolutionised the music industry and inspired countless artists and fans.

In 1996, Spicemania took over the world with the release of their debut single, “Wannabe.” Their influence extended to every aspect of modern life.

David Gold, Director of External Affairs and Policy, commented, “The Spice Girls have been a force to be reckoned with since they formed as a group in 1994. We are proud to celebrate the most successful female music group ever seen, not only for their music but their enduring influence over so many aspects of our lives.”

The stamps can be pre-order from www.royalmail.com/spicegirls and by telephone on 03457 641 641. A Presentation Pack including all 15 stamps in the set is priced at £19.65. The stamps go on general sale on 11 January.

Speculations surrounding the iconic girl-group have been circulating for months, and with 2024 marking three decades since their initial formation, fans have been calling for a special Pyramid Stage reunion. The hypothetical performance would see the group return to the stage for the first time since 2019, when four out of five members – Mel C, Mel B, Emma Bunton and Horner – last toured together.

Check out “Who Do You Think You Are” from the 2019 tour:

Now, in an interview with The Sunday Times, Horner has dismissed these claims as untrue, insisting that plans for any kind of appearance at the world-famous UK festival are not on the cards. The singer did, however, provide Spice Girl hopefuls with some consolation, teasing that “at some point there will be something”. 

Rumours regarding a 2024 reunion gained momentum earlier this year after a report by The Sun claimed the members were in talks to reform for a surprise performance on the main stage at Glastonbury. A source allegedly told the tabloid: 

“Victoria will be 50 next year, and the girls turning 30 seems like two ­anniversaries too good to miss. The group have been in talks to headline Glastonbury and this would sit with Victoria’s ‘cool’ aesthetic. All five are on board to mark 30 years in some way, shape or form. It’s very exciting.”

A proper reunion, of course, wouldn’t be complete without Victoria Beckham, a.k.a. Posh Spice, who last performed with the Spice Girls at the London Olympics closing ceremony in 2012. The fashionista continues to carve herself a prodigious career as a successful businesswomen and has always maintained that she is too busy to find time for her old pop group.

Check out the Spice Girls 2012 Olympics performance:

In 2022, upon being inquired about the possibility of returning, Beckham explained: 

“I had so much fun being in the Spice Girls. But I think that now, with everything else that I’ve got going on with my fashion, and my beauty line, four children, I couldn’t commit to that.”

Earlier this year, however, Mel B hinted to The Sun that, even despite Beckham’s busy schedule, a reunion could be imminent: 

“We’re just finishing off perfecting what we’re going to be doing together, all five of us, but it’s going to be something that the fans are really going to love. Obviously she’s [Victoria] got a bunch of kids so it’s just about finding the right time and we’ve managed to do that so there should be an announcement pretty soon.”

It seems Spice Girl fans will just have to wait and see. In the meantime, watch Victoria Beckham’s recent karaoke performance of the group’s stone cold classic “Say You’ll Be There” below:

@victoriabeckhamWarming up the vocals in Miami! More to come!!♬ original sound – Victoria Beckham

The 12-inch vinyl was listed for sale on eBay, with bids reaching £7,100 before its removal from the website. The listing received over 80 bids, with tracks now having been shared online without permission.

Speaking to The Sun, an unnamed source commented, “It is unclear how someone got hold of this vinyl but they shouldn’t sell it. The contents should never have been made public and it is unfair to the group to have these unfinished songs shared, as it is against their wishes.”

Fans are guessing that the tracks may have been scrapped from the album titled Forever, released in 2000. The newly leaked tracks do not feature Geri Halliwell, also known as Ginger Spice, who controversially left the group in 1998.

The previously unheard songs include “Woman”, “Too Hot” and “Go Go Go”, with these not being the first tracks that The Spice Girls have seen released without their permission.

In December 2022, a track provokingly titled “C. U. Next Tuesday” was uploaded online following a security breach, with band member Mel C (also known as Sporty Spice) commenting, “C.U. Next Tuesday was never used because it’s a pile of shit. It would be a big rip-off if Virgin put it on a greatest hits album now.”

Another unnamed source spoke to The Sun regarding this track, saying, “The Spice Girls are all at a very different place in their lives now than they were when this song was first written as a tongue-in-cheek track in the Nineties. It is obviously a bit embarrassing given the cringeworthy title, as they wouldn’t use the c-word in their own lives.”

The source continued, “It is a bit of a mystery how on earth it has got out but they aren’t going to dwell on it. The group have other projects they are looking forward to in 2023 so are focusing on them and hoping this song — which they were never particularly fond of — is forgotten.”

The group (minus Victoria Beckham a.k.a Posh Spice) reunited for a sell-out stadium tour back in 2019, with fans eagerly awaiting their next moves.

It was rumoured that the band would reunite for Glastonbury Festival, however Mel C said in January that those plans “no longer fit the girls.”

Mel C has given fans hope for a full-blown reunion in the future though, with this one including Victoria Beckham, who hasn’t performed with The Spice Girls since the 2012 London Olympics.

Speaking to NME, Mel C shared, “Of course we had incredible stadium shows in 2019. And you know, there’s definitely a bit of fomo for [Beckham], so I’m a big optimist. We were all at Geri’s 50th a couple of months back and Victoria was the first one on the dance floor requesting Spice Girls songs,” ultimately giving the fans hope that they’ll be able to spice up their lives soon.