Public Support for King Charles III's Decision on Prince Andrew
Recent polls by Ipsos in the UK show a significant increase in public approval regarding the Royal Family's handling of the situation with Prince Andrew. Support for the way the matter is being addressed has grown from 23% two weeks ago to 37%, although 40% still view it negatively.
Poll Details and Context
The survey was conducted from October 31 to November 3, shortly after King Charles III announced the removal of Prince Andrew’s official titles, with Andrew now termed Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
Insights from Ipsos
“Our latest findings suggest that the British public largely supports King Charles III's decisive action regarding Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, with 90% thinking it was the right move to remove his official titles and honours. This is mirrored in the uptick in approval for the Royal Family's handling of the Andrew situation overall, from 23% to 37% over the last couple of weeks - although this is still matched by the 40% who think they have handled it badly, suggesting the monarchy can’t relax on the issue yet. Nevertheless, the Palace is likely to be relieved that overall support for the monarchy so far at least seems to have been insulated from the public’s views of Andrew, alongside continued stability in favourability for core figures like the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Anne, and Charles himself.”
Public Perception and Monarchy Stability
- 90% of respondents endorse the removal of Prince Andrew’s official honours by King Charles III.
- Approval for the Royal Family's management of the issue has increased but remains divided.
- Support for key royal figures remains stable despite controversy surrounding Prince Andrew.
The results indicate that while the monarchy faces ongoing scrutiny, decisive actions by King Charles III have helped maintain overall public support for the institution.
Author's Summary
Most Britons back King Charles III’s removal of Prince Andrew’s titles, boosting the monarchy’s approval despite mixed feelings about how the matter was handled.