One is still number one in eBay’s royal ranking – but a certain one (year old) is in line to become a firm favourite
He may be melting the hearts of millions when he appears on the front pages, but Prince George has a way to go before he reaches number 1 in the royal rankings, according to online marketplace eBay.
A royal ranking of listings on ebay.co.uk released to mark the future King’s first birthday puts him eighth on the list of collectable items connected with the Royal family with 1,202 items. Although he still has quite a way to go before he catches up with his great grandmother (8,716 items) and his late grandmother (still Queen of Hearts at number two with 6,852 items) he has already surged ahead of his uncle Harry (540 items).
Top Royals on eBay (ranked by numbers of collectables)*
|
Rank |
Royal |
Number of items |
|
1 |
The Queen |
8,716 |
|
2 |
Lady Diana |
6,852 |
|
3 |
Prince of Wales |
2,912 |
|
4 |
The Queen Mother |
2,151 |
|
5 |
Princess Margaret |
1,990 |
|
6 |
The Duke of Edinburgh |
1,877 |
|
7 |
The Duke of Cambridge |
1,715 |
|
8 |
Prince George |
1,202 |
|
9 |
Prince Edward |
1,154 |
|
10 |
Princess Anne |
1,132 |
eBay Spokesperson, Laura Wilkinson-Rea says: “Prince George may be the youngest Royal but people are still crazy about him. Even now, bone china mugs commemorating his birth are still selling for £37.95, so he probably needs just one more milestone to catch up his dad.”
ENDS
* Figures from 14.07.14 in ‘collectables’ category on ebay.co.uk
NOTES TO EDITORS
eBay delivers one of the world’s largest online marketplaces to customers via any connected device, connecting people with the things they need and love. Founded in 1995 and opening in the UK in 1999, eBay has more than 18 million unique visitors per a month in the UK and Ireland. Around 70% of listings are for new, fixed-price items and the UK site is home to more than 100 high street brands and retailers.
CONTACTS
Alex Black, Rebecca Williams, David Coupland at Launch PR – 020 7758 3900 or ebay@launchpr.co.uk.