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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anna Loren

King Charles’ approval rating soars to new high

  • King Charles III has reached his highest-ever public approval rating as the fourth anniversary of his accession to the throne nears.
  • According to YouGov data released this week, 68 per cent of Britons now believe that Charles is doing a good job as monarch – up from 62 per cent in spring 2025.
  • Prince William continues to be the most popular member of the royal family, with 76 per cent of Britons holding a favourable view of him, closely followed by his wife Princess Catherine with 74 per cent.
  • Queen Camilla is seen as more divisive, with public opinion split between 43 per cent positive and 44 per cent negative views.
  • Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is the least-liked member of the Royal Family, with just one in 50 Britons (2 per cent) saying that they hold a positive view of him.
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