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ArticleYoung Britons are turning their backs on the monarchy
A greater number of 18-24 year-olds now want an elected head of state rather than a monarchy, with attitudes shifting significantly in recent years
2021-05-21- Article
What do ethnic minority Britons think of the monarchy and royal family?
Ethnic minority Britons are divided about the monarchy in terms of its overall image and the future
2023-05-03 - Article
The British Monarchy in 2012 - is it important or not?
In the first of our five-part series chronicling your thoughts on the forthcoming Diamond Jubilee, we ask: How important (or not) is the monarchy in modern Britain?
2012-05-28 - Article
Platinum Jubilee: where does public opinion stand on the monarchy?
With the Jubilee marking 70 years on the throne for the Queen, YouGov looks at the British public’s attitude to the monarchy: past, present and future
2022-06-01 - Article
The Monarchy: popular across society and 'here to stay'
As the Queen becomes Britain's longest-reigning monarch, new research shows that the monarchy remains popular across all parts of British society
2015-09-08 - Article
One year into King Charles's reign, how do Britons feel about the monarchy?
Most still support the institution, although younger people far less so
2023-09-04 - Article
The monarchy sees a minor improvement in public opinion
Young people continue to be far less likely to approve of the institution than their elders
2022-09-17 - Article
Where does public opinion stand on the monarchy ahead of the coronation?
The crown is still popular overall, but there are deep generational divides
2023-05-03 - Article
The Monarchy vs. Government
66% want Elizabeth II to remain Monarch; The Queen voted more popular than Politicians
2012-06-15 - Article
The monarchy : adapt and survive
If the public has a message as William prepares to marry Kate, it is: give the lad a break. In recent years, polls have consistently found that the public would prefer William, rather than Charles, to be our next monarch. No longer. Now, YouGov’s latest poll for Prospect finds that just 37% think William should succeed his grandmother, while 45% think Charles should inherit the crown after more than four decades as Prince of Wales.
2011-05-16 - Article
Who are the monarchists?
Seven in ten Britons support Britain continuing to have a monarchy
2018-05-17 - Article
Modernising the monarchy
Barely two weeks after the announcement of Prince WilliamPrince William and Kate Middleton’s engagement, it seems that the vast majority of the British public welcomes the royal news as an opportunity to shake up some of the institution’s more outdated traditions.
2010-11-30 - Article
Just 6% of Britons believe Prince Andrew’s account of his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
Close to half of Britons believe the Duke of York’s response has damaged the monarchy
2019-11-18 - Article
How do Britons feel about the royals after two years of King Charles?
Six in ten Britons have positive view of the King, but William and Kate remain Britain's favourite royals
2024-08-30 - Article
Royal seal of approval
Seven in ten people believe that having a monarchy is good for Britain, while second-in-line to the throne Prince William is the country’s favourite royal, and Prince Andrew the least, our survey has revealed. Fewer than one in ten think the monarchy is a bad thing, while almost one fifth feels that the monarchy is neither good nor bad for the nation.
2011-06-20 - Article
John Humphrys - Monarchy and Celebrity : Can the Two Be Squared?
It seems that the Harry and Meghan interview has divided the country into two angry camps
2021-03-11 - Article
Polls: The Diamond Jubilee
Brits very supportive of monarchy; over half will watch Thames flotilla; life worse now than 1952
2012-05-31 - Article
After the wedding : What future for thee monarchy?
Royal weddings are a chance for everyone to have a party. Arch-monarchists can take to the streets (that’s to say, they can throw street parties), wave their little flags and swear undying loyalty to the Queen and her offspring. Fierce republicans can counter with anti-parties in which the television coverage from Westminster Abbey is switched off and the toasts are drunk to Oliver Cromwell. As my old colleague, Peter Snow, would put it: 'it’s all just a bit of fun!'
2011-05-16 - Article
Most have a favourable view of Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, as she becomes a more active royal
YouGov examines attitudes towards the Duchess of Edinburgh, as well as Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice, for the first time
2024-05-13 - Article
Do Scots want to keep the monarchy in an independent Scotland?
The Scottish people are divided
2022-10-11
