uk royal family approval ratings: trending now
14-10-2026
UK Royal Family Approval Ratings: Trending Now
Public opinion tracking from YouGov and leading pollsters reveals the latest favorability trends across the British monarchy. Overall public support for retaining the institution remains firm, with approximately 64% of Britons in favor of continuing the monarchy versus 23% who prefer an elected head of state.
YouGov+ 1Key Favourability Rankings
| Royal Family Member | Positive Opinion | Negative Opinion | Net Standing / Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince William (Prince of Wales) | ~74% – 76% | ~15% | Consistently the most popular living royal |
| Catherine (Princess of Wales) | ~74% – 75% | ~12% | Exceptionally high favorability across all age groups |
| Princess Anne (Princess Royal) | ~70% | ~12% | Widely respected for her high volume of public engagements |
| King Charles III | ~60% – 62% | ~31% – 34% | Solid majority; 68% approve of his performance as monarch |
| Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh | ~50% – 53% | ~14% – 18% | Steady positive standing as core working royals |
| Queen Camilla | ~42% – 43% | ~44% – 45% | Evenly split public sentiment |
| Prince Harry (Duke of Sussex) | ~31% – 33% | ~58% – 60% | Net negative, but showing modest upward recovery |
| Meghan (Duchess of Sussex) | ~20% – 22% | ~65% – 66% | Remains significantly underwater with UK respondents |
| Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor | ~2% – 3% | ~90% – 93% | Deepest net-negative rating recorded in tracking history |
Core Trending Themes
The Waleses Anchor Monarchy Popularity: Prince William and Catherine hold the highest sustained approval marks across the nation, appealing broadly across political lines and generations.
YouGovThe Sovereign’s Steady Ratings: Public sentiment regarding King Charles III has consolidated positively, with roughly two-to-one approval over disapproval and strong marks for his handling of duties as head of state.
YouGovThe Demographic Divide: The generational split remains the most prominent structural trend. Monarchy favorability peaks heavily among citizens aged 65 and older (approaching 80%), while support softens notably among 18-to-24-year-olds, where preference for an elected head of state runs significantly higher.