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.

She said: “I always like making things [and] they gave us different clothes from different [eras]. That was a Gucci dress; it was like a Marilyn Monroe ’50s-shape black swimming costume. “Like Americans – you always celebrate your country, I was thinking, ‘It’s the BRITs, I should put a flag on it.’ And the only flag I found was a tea towel, so I cut out a tea towel and sewed it on the Gucci dress.”  

The girl group, who performed the smash hits “Wannabe” and “Who Do You Think You Are” at the award show, certainly had a reason to celebrate. The band won British Single of the Year and British Video of the Year at the 1997 ceremony.  

Watch the performance, below.

Horner also spoke about how she missed the first rounds of the auditions for Spice Girls. She said: “It wasn’t really the Spice Girls at that moment, just some people auditioning for a girl band, but I did miss it. I was up a mountain and I had burnt my face… Somehow, I kept the advert on my mirror and – a few months later – I thought, ‘Hmmm, I wonder if that’s still going.’ So, I ran them up and they said come on.” 

Earlier this year, the girl group released a never-seen-before alternative music video of their 90s classic “Smash” to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the third single from their classic album, Spiceworld. The album was a smashing success for the band and has since gone on to sell over one million copies in the UK and over four million in the US. Worldwide, the album has sold over 14 million copies. It has since become one of the best-selling albums of all time.  

Fans of the band have also been teased with more exciting news. Mel B, known as Scary Spice, told The Sun that the pop group have an announcement on the way. She said: “We are planning on releasing a statement. What that is, I can’t say right now because 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.”  

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.

As soon as the tragic news was confirmed, tributes from the music world followed; Sir Elton John was amongst the first to pay his respects. Sir John had a famously close relationship with the Queen and has received several accolades from her; in 1995 he was appointed a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) and in 1998, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II herself for his work in various charities and in 2020 he was appointed CH (Member of the order for the Companions of Honour) for his musical legacy and influence.

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— Elton John (@eltonofficial) September 8, 2022

Speaking on social media, Sir John issued the following emotional statement, “Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passing, She was an inspiring presence to be around, and led the country through some of our greatest, and darkest, moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth. Queen Elizabeth has been a huge part of my life from childhood to this day, and I will miss her dearly.”

Sir John was also one of many artists who dedicated their live performances to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Whilst appearing in Toronto, the “Rocket Man” singer halted this set to give a speech remembering his dear friend and late monarch. Before starting his 1974 hit “Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me“, Sir John addressed the crowd, “We have the saddest news about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, She was an inspiring presence to be around – I’ve been around her and she was fantastic. She led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine care and warmth.”

The singer continued, “I’m 75 – she’s been with me all my life and I feel very sad that she won’t be with me anymore. But I’m glad she’s at peace, and I’m glad she’s at rest, and she deserves it because she’s worked b**ody hard. I send my love to her family and her loved ones. She will be missed, but her spirit lives on and we celebrate her life tonight with music – okay?”

Fellow British rockers The Rolling Stones also paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II; the legendary group released a statement, “The Rolling Stones extend their deepest sympathy to the Royal family on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who was a constant presence in their lives as in countless others”

The Rolling Stones extend their deepest sympathy to the Royal family on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who was a constant presence in their lives as in countless others. pic.twitter.com/veCyfN8rjp

— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) September 8, 2022

Frontman Mick Jagger continued, “For my whole life Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has always been there. In my childhood, I can recall watching her wedding highlights on TV. I remember her as a beautiful young lady, to the much-beloved grandmother of the nation.” Members of the British girl group Spice Girls also took to social media to pay respects; Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice) and Melanie Brown (Scary Spice) both posted emotional tributes.  

Today is a very sad day for the entire world. I’m deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Monarch, Her Majesty The Queen. She will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty and service and my thoughts are with the royal family at this time. pic.twitter.com/ObZSKqNaNy — Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) September 8, 2022

The prince of Darkness himself has also joined the long list of musicians and artists who wanted to pay tribute, within the post Ozzy Osbourne utilised a beautiful picture of Queen Elizabeth II paired with an equally beautiful caption.

I mourn with my country the passing of our greatest Queen. With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II pic.twitter.com/JZYXGRz2hb

— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) September 8, 2022

For official information concerning the Royal Mourning, please click here.

SURPRISE!! To mark the 25th Anniversary of our debut album ‘Spice’ we are releasing a limited-edition collection of vinyl and cassettes PLUS a 2CD deluxe featuring some previously unreleased tracks and demos. You can pre-order now #SPICE25 – https://t.co/0puSjzmONB pic.twitter.com/qJR70ClHyx

— Spice Girls (@spicegirls) September 1, 2021

The deluxe album entitled Spice25 will feature the original songs,  remixes, bonus songs, previously unheard songs and B sides. The group shared a version of their previous number 1 single “Say You’ll Be There” on September 1st with the harmonica replaced with a saxophone solo in celebration of the album.

The band were originally called Touch and were formed in 1994 with band members Victoria Adams (Posh Spice), Melanie Brown (Mel B/ Scary Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Melanie Chisholm (Mel C/ Sporty Spice) and Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice).

The band are known for promoting Girl Power and their success began with their iconic debut single “Wannabe”. The single sparked global success and hit the number 1 spot in the UK Official Singles Charts when it was released on June 26th 1996.

The band achieved further success with the release of their debut album Spice originally released on September 19th 1996. The album sold over 23 million copies with the follow-up album Spice World released on November 1st 1997 selling 14 million copies.

The band has scored 9 number 1 singles and has sold 100 million albums worldwide thus making them the biggest selling girl band of all time. The bands popular singles include their first Christmas number 1 single “2 Become 1″ (1996), “Who Do You Think You Are” (1996), “Mama” (1996), “Spice Up Your Life” (1997), “Stop” (1997), “Viva Forever” (1997), “Holler” (2000) and “Goodbye” (2000).

Halliwell left the band on May 31st 1998 and embarked on a solo career. The band continued as a four-piece until they all sought solo careers. The band reunited on June 28th 2007 for their tour The Return of The Spice Girls as a five-piece.

On November 5th 2018 the band returned as a four-piece without Adams (Know known as Victoria Beckham following her marriage to ex-footballer David Beckham) for their tour entitled The Spice World Tour 2019.

All members of the band have children and have continued to pursue solo projects over the years with T.V presenting roles coming from Mel B with X-Factor, America’s Got Talent and Lip Sync Battle UK. Mel C released solo material.

Bunton also embarked on a solo career and Halliwell following her solo career presented All Together Now and was a judge on Australia’s Got Talent. Beckham also went on to release solo material, she also created her fashion line and continues to work in the fashion industry.

The release of the 25th Anniversary album includes all band members, who to mark the 25th Anniversary of their single “Wannabe” released an EP that included previously unreleased demo’s. In respect to the upcoming release, Bunton said “It’s been 25 years of pure magic. Spice Girls forever!”

Chisholm stated, “This is the record that set us off on our incredible journey. A huge thank you to our fans and family all around the World” Halliwell said, “Whoever you are, whatever your dreams – live them, be them. The Spice Girls motto is testament to that”

Brown said, “I thank everyone who has ever bought a Spice Girls record or stood in the rain to greet us” and Beckham concluded “We couldn’t let 25 years pass without thanking the fans for their incredible support” Spice25 is to be released on October 29 and is to be packaged as a 2 cd set, with an A5 hardback book.

There is to also be a variety of vinyl and cassette versions of the album, as well as the use of Dolby Atmos for an exclusive Apple remastered edition of the original album. Bunton said that she is sure that the band will tour again in the future.  

SURPRISE!! To mark the 25th Anniversary of our debut album ‘Spice’ we are releasing a limited-edition collection of the album! #SPICE25 Thank you to the best fans in the world, we LOVE YOU! You can pre-order now: https://t.co/CnKX3VZiuf pic.twitter.com/poofbsNOJo — Mel C / Melanie C (@MelanieCmusic) September 1, 2021

Listen to the Spice Girls album Spice25 via the free streaming link here and see the tracklist below

CD1
Wannabe
Say You’ll Be There
2 Become 1 (Single Version)
Love Thing
Last Time Lover
Mama
Who Do You Think You Are
Something Kinda Funny
Naked
If U Can’t Dance

CD2
Wannabe (Dave Way Alternative Mix)
Say You’ll Be There (7-inch Radio Mix)
2 Become 1 (Orchestral Version)
Mama (Biffco Mix)
Love Thing (12-inch Unlimited Groove Mix)
Take Me Home
Last Time Lover (Demo)
Feed Your Love
If U Can’t Dance (Demo)
Who Do You Think You Are (Demo)
One of These Girls
Shall We Say Goodbye Then