There is "little doubt" the monarchy enjoys less support in Scotland than elsewhere in the UK, the country's top polling expert has said.
Professor John Curtice pointed to recent surveys on the issue that found enthusiasm for the Royals was 10 per cent lower in Scotland than the rest of the UK.
Two polls, carried out last year by Focaldata and Opinium, asked if the monarchy should continue following the death of the Queen - or whether a republic should be created.
