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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Amelia Hill

‘Rock solid’ or rock bottom? What the papers say about UK support for royals

Royal-themed merchandise in a shop window in Stafford
Royal-themed merchandise in a shop window in Stafford. Photograph: Christopher Thomond/The Guardian

Last week, a poll suggested British public support for monarchy was at a historic low. Days earlier, another said nearly four in 10 young adults wanted an elected UK head of state.

But this week, other surveys – covered prominently in right-leaning newspapers – claim to have uncovered a reignited love for and loyalty to the monarchy. A look behind their headlines, however, shows a more complex story.

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