Prince William and Kate Lose Crown as Most Popular Royals
Summary
A recent survey from YouGov shows that Princess Anne has become Britain's most popular royal, surpassing Prince William and Princess Kate. While William and Kate remain well-liked, Anne's approval ratings increased in mid-2026, and King Charles III also saw a rise in positive opinions during this period.Key Facts
- Princess Anne's popularity rose from 62% to 67% positive approval from early to mid-2026.
- Prince William and Princess Kate both saw drops in their approval ratings over the same time.
- Princess Anne's net approval rating was higher than both William's and Kate's in the third quarter of 2026.
- King Charles III's approval rating increased from +21 to +31 between the first and third quarters of 2026.
- YouGov Ratings is a polling agency that measures public opinion throughout the year and reports quarterly scores.
- The British monarchy's popularity has declined since the 1980s, with more people supporting the idea of a republic, though it remains a minority view.
- Younger generations have less interest in the monarchy, but there is hope that support might grow when younger royals like Prince George get older.
- Princess Anne represents a traditional style of monarchy and believes younger generations want a different approach.
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