Recent polling data has unveiled the most favored member of the British royal family among the public, and the results may come as a surprise to many. According to a survey conducted by YouGov, Prince William emerges as the top choice, with 74% of Britons expressing a positive opinion of the future king. Despite expectations that Princess Kate would lead the rankings, she closely follows her husband with a 71% approval rating.
Prince William’s ascendancy to the top spot displaced Princess Kate, who had held the position in the previous poll just six months ago. This shift coincides with reports suggesting that the charitable endeavors of William and Kate are safeguarding their royal children from the challenges associated with being seen as “spares” in the line of succession.
In a competitive third place stands Princess Anne, renowned for her tireless work ethic, garnering a 70% approval rating from the public as she has amplified her royal commitments in support of King Charles. King Charles III maintains a solid backing with 59% of royal enthusiasts endorsing him, while the overall royal family commands a respectable 62% approval rating.
On the other end of the popularity spectrum, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and Prince Andrew continue to rank lowest in public favorability. Prince Harry receives a modest 28% approval, with Meghan trailing behind at a mere 20%. Notably, Prince Andrew finds himself at the bottom of the list, with only 5% of Britons viewing King Charles’ disgraced brother favorably. The decline in Prince Andrew’s popularity is attributed to numerous damning allegations detailed in the exposé “Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York.”
The survey also highlights a generational divide in royal perceptions, indicating that the older demographic tends to hold a more favorable view of the monarchy compared to the younger population, except in the case of Prince Harry and Meghan.
Beyond individual royal figures, public support for the monarchy remains steadfast, with 62% of Britons expressing a positive view of the royal family as a whole and 58% endorsing the institution of the monarchy. Conversely, 30% of respondents hold negative opinions about the royals, while 32% exhibit skepticism toward the monarchy. The findings of the YouGov survey largely mirror those of a similar poll conducted earlier in the year, indicating a stable trend in royal favorability among the UK populace.