Prince Harry deals crushing blow to King Charles as popularity plummets
King Charles' popularity seems to have faced a fresh blow according to a new poll, and it could be down to his youngest son's UK return. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s surprise return to the UK has not been smooth-sailing, and has instead been shrouded in controversy. This could have resulted in the drop in the King's popularity in the new YouGov poll.
TL;DR
- King Charles' popularity has dropped to its lowest level since ascending the throne, with some commentators linking it to his handling of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's return to the UK.
- A YouGov poll shows nearly 58% of people have a positive opinion of Charles, a 4% decrease from the summer.
- Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie are reportedly struggling to decide on Christmas plans due to family tensions involving their parents, Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, and their alleged connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Royal journalist Tom Sykes believes the public is aware of King Charles' role in Harry's return, disputing claims of surprise.
- Prince William has a trusted cousin, Zara Tindall, whose candid advice is considered valuable for his future reign.
- A room at Sandringham House was reportedly so 'haunted' that an exorcism was performed in 2000 after staff refused to enter it.
- The Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, has admitted to being bad at knitting, despite attempting to make baby clothes for Prince George.
- A senior palace aide expressed confidence in the King's approach to family matters and public perception of the monarchy.