The Royal Family has faced a difficult 2026, but its members are still carrying out royal duties across the UK and the world. Despite challenges ranging from the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor scandals to Prince Harry's return to the UK, many people still look up to them.
Why the royals seem relatable
While royal life may appear fine and fancy from the outside, behind closed doors the royals are not always too different from the rest of us. They enjoy walks, bike rides, barbecues, and the same TV shows on our screens. It is these factors that make many of the royals seem more relatable than ever before.
Which royal do you find most relatable?
Over the years, many people have found Princess Catherine to be relatable. This tends to be because she talks openly about parenting, her love for the outdoors, and shares snippets of the family's home life with the public, showing that they are a pretty normal family away from the royal stage.
Others find Prince Harry – who quit royal duty – relatable, helped by the fact he is an ex-veteran. Likewise, Queen Camilla and King Charles seem relatable to the older generation, especially when they comment on the ups and downs of ageing and health challenges.
Growing openness in the Royal Family
This is something that many royals in the past would not have done, with Queen Elizabeth II rarely making personal admissions. It is likely that the openness shared by the Royal Family will continue for years to come as they strive to be as relatable as possible.
