Red post box sent to Antarctica – on King’s orders

A Royal Mail post box has been dispatched to Antarctica, a significant gesture initiated by royal decree. The specialized mailbox will be installed at a remote station on the icy continent. Officials there have noted that receiving letters provides a considerable morale boost to personnel stationed in such an isolated environment. The initiative underscores the King’s recognition of the unique challenges faced by those working in Antarctica and aims to foster a connection to home through traditional postal services, even at the Earth’s southernmost reaches. The arrival of the post box is anticipated to be a welcome event for the station’s inhabitants, offering a tangible link to the outside world and a source of encouragement.