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Royal hobby worth £100 million that King doesn't love as much as Queen

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Unlike his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles does not share his ancestors love of stamps, with the royal family's collection valued at a whopping £100 million

It is well-known that members of the Royal Family 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.

The late Queen was the fifth royal to add to the world famous Royal Philatelic Collection, following on from its inauguration by Queen Victoria’s son, Prince Alfred in 1864. 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.

Speaking before the monarch's death, royal expert Phil Dampier said: “The Queen loves showing her stamp collection to visitors, say heads of state who stay at Buckingham Palace.

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