Royal Mail plc is a British postal service and courier company that operates in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company was founded in 1516 and has since become the primary postal service provider in the UK, handling over 12 billion letters and parcels annually. Royal Mail plc has a workforce of over 140,000 employees and operates a fleet of around 49,000 vehicles. The company’s services include letter and parcel delivery, special delivery, and international mail. Royal Mail plc is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange and is headquartered in London.