Prince Andrew remains the most unpopular royal in the country, trailing behind Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, with a staggering 87 per cent of people holding a negative view of him.
It marks the end of a difficult week for the King’s disgraced brother following the release of a new unofficial biography about the Duke of York.
A fresh YouGov poll shows just five per cent of respondents have a favourable opinion of Andrew, who remains eighth in line to the throne and retains his position as a counsellor of state, despite stepping back from royal duties over the Epstein scandal.
Close behind him in unpopularity are Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who left the UK five years ago.
Prince Andrew trails behind Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as most unpopular royal
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Just 28 per cent of people have a positive view of the Duke of Sussex, with even fewer expressing support for the Duchess of Sussex, whose approval stands at just 20 per cent.
YouGov said the results are “little different” from its previous survey in May, although Meghan’s figure remains the joint-lowest on record.
The week has also been a challenging one for Prince Harry after an official Charity Commission report criticised his involvement in a damaging public dispute with his former charity, Sentebale.
The regulator found that Harry, along with the charity’s former trustees and current chair, contributed to a public fallout that “gravely damaged the organisation’s standing and reputation.”
Prince Andrew attending the Coronation in May 2023 | PAPrince William continues to top the royal popularity rankings, with 74 per cent of Britons having a positive view of the heir to the throne.
His wife, Princess Kate, is close behind on 71 per cent, with Princess Anne also maintaining strong support at 70 per cent.
However, the poll points to concerns about younger generations’ attitudes towards the monarchy. Just 36 per cent of 18–24-year-olds believe the monarchy is good for the country.
While 60 per cent of Britons overall think the nation is better off with a monarchy, support drops significantly among younger groups.
Prince Andrew is Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie's father | PAAmong the over-65s, 81 per cent support keeping the monarchy – a figure that falls to just 41 per cent among 18–24-year-olds.
King Charles is liked by just 30 per cent of the youngest age group, compared to 77 per cent of those over 65.
While Harry and Meghan remain unpopular across all generations, younger Britons view them more favourably than older ones.
Some 33 per cent of 18–24-year-olds have a positive view of Harry, compared to just 17 per cent of those over 65. Meghan is liked by 25 per cent of the youngest cohort, but only 10 per cent of the oldest.
Despite the mixed views on individual royals, the public overall remains supportive of the institution. According to YouGov, 62 per cent of Britons have a favourable opinion of the Royal Family, while 58 per cent support the monarchy as an institution.
A disgraced Prince Andrew greeting royal fans in 2022 at Sandringham | PAThat is roughly double the number who feel negatively, with 30 per cent holding an unfavourable view of the family and 32 per cent sceptical about the monarchy.
The split continues when it comes to the future of the monarchy. Two-thirds of Britons (65 per cent) believe the country should retain a monarchy, while 23 per cent would prefer an elected head of state.
Support for the monarchy spans party lines, with 89 per cent of Conservative voters, 76 per cent of Reform UK voters, and clear majorities of Lib Dem (67 per cent) and Labour (57 per cent) supporters backing its continuation. Only 39 per cent of Green voters agree.
Overall, 59 per cent of the public say the monarchy is good for Britain, 54 per cent believe the Royal Family offers good value for money, and 47 per cent say they are proud of the institution. Just 17 per cent say they feel embarrassed by it.
A total of 2,292 adults in Great Britain were surveyed by YouGov between August 5 and 6.