戴安娜王妃一绺头发被放上亚马逊出售
Fans of the late Princess Diana have expressed their disgust after a lock of hair said to be from the much-loved royal has been put up for sale on Amazon.
一绺已故的戴安娜王妃的头发被放上亚马逊出售，这位倍受敬爱的皇室成员的粉丝们对此表达了厌恶。
Described as just a 'few strands' of Diana's hair, the American seller has put the memorabilia in a frame along with a photograph and a facsimile signature.
The framed hair is currently on sale for $1,200 on the online retail site.
Although it's 18 years since Diana died in a car accident in Paris in August 1997, such is her enduring popularity that there's still a lively trade in souvenirs and memorabilia relating to her.
However, a lock of hair is a step too far according to the British Monarchist Society, who have criticised the seller for putting royal hair in the marketplace.
A spokesman for the society told the Daily Star: 'The sale of modern royal hair makes us feel uneasy and we are sure Princes William and Harry would be disturbed by the auction too: it is, essentially, a body part.'
The listing on Amazon describes the lock of hair as '100 per cent authentic' and bills the sale as 'an extraordinary opportunity to purchase a piece of Authentic Princess Diana memorabilia.'
Although there's no indication of when the hair was taken from the princess, it doesn't seem to be a substantial cut of hair, with just a few strands seemingly placed 'over a scan of the original lock'.
The authentication document stretches to ten pages, although it's unclear what it contains. The Amazon agent for it is resolute, however, that it's genuine. In replying to a question about authenticity, Ed Bedrick Autographs said: 'This is an AUTHENTIC lock of Princess Diana's hair NOT synthetic. It comes with all documentation and authenticity for the piece.'
The item has been on sale on Amazon since August, with apparently no serious bidders so far.