According to a YouGov poll, most senior royals have seen an increase in approval ratings this year, with Prince Charles and Prince Edward experiencing the largest boosts. The Queen remains the most popular royal overall, with 85 percent of Britons holding a positive view.
However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have not shared in this upturn. Three-fifths of respondents had a negative view of Meghan, while almost half disliked Harry. Their approval ratings have dropped since March, with Meghan falling from 31 to 29 percent and Harry from 45 to 43 percent.
The survey, conducted on April 21-22 with 1,730 British adults, found that Prince Edward's positive rating rose from 41 to 54 percent. Prince Charles saw an increase from 49 to 58 percent, recovering from a dip during the Oprah Winfrey interview in March.
Kate and William also saw gains, with Kate rising from 73 to 78 percent and William from 76 to 80 percent. Princess Anne's approval increased from 64 to 70 percent. YouGov suggested that public sympathy following Prince Philip's death and waning focus on the Sussexes' interview may have contributed to the improved ratings.
