A new poll has shown that the public believes Prince William and Kate need to work harder before their eventual rise to the throne.
The poll was run by data company Deltapoll, which asked more than 2,000 Brits what they currently think about the monarchy, where it is heading, and if it will remain in the next 50 years.
The poll shows that 62 per cent of those asked believed that more work should be passed to Prince William and Kate, while over half voted that the royal family is still a net positive for the country, and only 23 per cent believe the country should become a republic, reports the Daily Mail.
Currently, the well-liked pair are patrons of multiple charities, and run projects that they are specifically passionate about. But since the death of the late queen, Princess Kate obtained the titles of Colonel-in-Chief, 1st Queen’s Dragoon Guards, Royal Honorary Air Commodore for RAF Coningsby, and Commodore-in-Chief, Fleet Air Arm.
Meanwhile, Prince William was awarded Colonel-in-Chief of the Mercian Regiment, Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps and Royal Honorary Air Commodore for RAF Valley. This comes just after Prince William was voted as the most admired public figure in the U.S. ahead of Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump.
But the poll still believes that King Charles has what it takes to lead the crown, as over half of those asked believed that his mother would be proud of how he has handled his new title and responsibilities.
As well as the above, 47 per cent of voters also declared that Prince Andrew had done the most damage to the monarchy in recent times, while Prince Harry came second with 38 per cent.
And, the poll does not do Prince Harry or Meghan any favours, as 40 per cent said that King Charles III should never allow them to take up Royal roles again, while 25 per cent believe the King should be open to the idea, and 20 per cent said only Harry should be considered.
Key results can be viewed below:
WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN AS CHARLES AND CAMILLA GET OLDER? As King Charles and Queen Camilla get older, it is right that they should hand over more and more public duties to Prince William and Kate – 62% It is important that King Charles and Queen Camilla maintain their public duties, even as they get older – 23% Don’t know – 15%
IS THE MONARCHY GOOD OR BAD FOR BRITAIN? Good for Britain – 53% Bad for Britain – 14% Neither good nor bad for Britain – 24% Don’t know – 9%
SHOULD BRITAIN BECOME A REPUBLIC? Britain should become a republic – 23% Britain should remain a monarchy – 62% Don’t know – 16%
WHAT WOULD QUEEN ELIZABETH II THINK OF CHARLES NOW? He is taking the monarchy in the right direction – 51% He is taking the monarchy in the wrong direction – 18% Don’t know – 31%
WHO HAS DONE MORE DAMAGE TO THE ROYAL FAMILY? Prince Harry – 38% Prince Andrew – 47% Don’t know – 15%
WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN WITH PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN? King Charles should be open to the idea of Prince Harry and Meghan both playing an active role in the Royal Family again at some stage in the future – 25%, King Charles should be open to the idea of just Prince Harry playing an active role in the Royal Family again at some stage in the future, but without Meghan playing a role – 20%, King Charles should not allow either Prince Harry or Meghan to play an active role in the Royal Family ever again – 40%
