Princess Anne has reportedly overtaken Prince William and Kate Middleton to become Britain’s most popular royal. According to YouGov ratings data, William and Kate usually rank near the top of the list. However, this time, William’s aunt, Anne, is reportedly giving the future king and queen consort tough competition in the popularity rankings.
Princess Anne reportedly becomes Britain’s most popular royal as Prince William and Kate Middleton slip behind
Princess Anne has reportedly become Britain’s most popular royal, overtaking Prince William and Kate Middleton. A report by Newsweek suggested that Anne had beaten William and Kate by a significant margin in the latest popularity ratings.
Although royal family members do not contest elections, the monarchy still works to maintain its public popularity and protect its legacy for future generations. YouGov Ratings is a platform that gathers public opinions throughout the year, with results presented quarterly to show which public figures rank highest and lowest in popularity.
During the first three months of the year, Kate was viewed favorably by 75% of people, while 10% viewed her unfavorably, giving her a net rating of +65. However, her numbers later declined, with 64% of respondents viewing her favorably and 8% unfavorably.
As for William, he received a favorable rating of 74% and an unfavorable rating of 9% during the first three months of the year. However, the figures changed in the third quarter, when the proportion of people who viewed him positively dropped to 62%.
Meanwhile, Anne initially received a favorable rating of 62%. However, the latest figures showed a change in her fortunes. In the third quarter, 67% of respondents viewed her favorably, while just 7% viewed her unfavorably, giving her a net approval rating of +60. This placed her ahead of both Kate and William in the popularity rankings.
Anne’s latest ratings highlight her growing popularity among the public. However, future surveys will reveal whether she can maintain her lead over William and Kate.
