An unusual object linked to the British royal family is up for sale: a lock of hair from King Charles III, offered for no less than £ 7,000 — which amounts to around R$ 56.7 thousand.
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The lot includes more than just the lock of hair from King Charles III. According to the auction listing, the collection includes: scissors and a comb used during the haircut, a Christmas card signed by King Charles, royal invitations, and newspaper clippings documenting the haircut’s connection to the royal family.
The hair was reportedly cut around 1960, when King Charles was still a prince — and it was preserved by his longtime barber, the professional responsible for the royal family’s haircuts between 1929 and 1971.
Why the lock is so valuable
For collectors, this is possibly the “most intimate keepsake” ever offered from the monarch — a physical fragment of his body, associated with a period before his coronation.
The rarity of this type of item and its provenance — complete with a certificate of authenticity from the auction house — boost its appeal among royal enthusiasts and memorabilia investors.
Reaction and controversy
The listing reignites the debate over how far intimate objects belonging to public figures, especially members of the royal family, should be commercialized. For some, it represents a historic and unique opportunity; for others, it may seem like an invasion of privacy or a symbolic sign of disrespect.
Regardless of the controversy, the fact remains that the lock of hair has already gained global attention, attracting interest from collectors, those curious about British history, and investors in rare items.
Listing details
- Asking price: £ 7,000 (approximately R$ 56.7 thousand).
- Included items: lock of hair, comb, scissors, signed card, invitations, newspaper clippings.
- Origin: hair cut around 1960 by the royal family’s barber.
- Reason for interest: authenticity, historical provenance, rarity, symbolic value.
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