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The leader of the Pacific nation of Niue has defended Royal wedding stamps which split the happy couple in two.Premier Toke Talagi admitted the stamps were "unusual" but said they showed Niue was celebrating the marriage, reports the BBC.The stamps are sold as a pair for the equivalent of £2.80 but can be divided into two stamps by tearing a perforated strip in between Prince William and Kate Middleton.Mr Talagi said: "People indicated the stamps... meant the couple will separate in future. I don't know why they would interpret it that way.
"I don't think it means that. I think it means we're very happy celebrating the royal marriage."The stamps were designed and printed by New Zealand Post.
Niue, although self-governing, is in free association with New Zealand. All Niueans are New Zealand citizens and the Queen is their head of state.Ivor Masters, general manager of stamps and coins at New Zealand Post, said the stamps were collectors' items and so unlikely to be separated for postage.Source: orange.com
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