Prince William and Princess Catherine consistently rank as among the most beloved Royals in the UK, as per the latest polls.
Yuga's Q3 2023 ranking of public figures reveals that members of the royal family dominate the list, with four of the top five spots held by them. Former US President Barack Obama, at number four, is the highest-rated non-royal. Surprisingly, King Charles III did not make the top-rated Royals list, nor did his wife, Queen Camilla.
The fifth most popular Royal, according to Yuga's survey, is Zara Tindall, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II and niece of King Charles III.
Zara Tindall's life outside the royal household, her marriage to former England rugby union player Mike Tindall, and her success in equestrian sports, including winning a silver medal at the London 2012 Olympics, contribute to her popularity.
With 54% holding a positive opinion of her, Zara is seen as a reliable and constant source of support during the ups and downs of royal life. Princess Anne, Zara's mother, also remains highly popular, with 64% of respondents holding a positive opinion of her. Notably, she became the first member of the British royal family to compete in the Olympic Games in 1976.
The third-highest-rated Royal is Prince William, with a strong endorsement of 69% expressing a positive opinion about him as the future king. Despite the highly publicized feud with his brother, Prince Harry, who received a comparatively lower rating of 24%, Prince William's popularity remains intact.
Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, ranks second on the list with an impressive 71% positive rating. She has been praised for her seamless integration into royal life since marrying Prince William in 2011, and her charitable work adds to her favorable public image.
Queen Elizabeth II continues to be the most popular royal and public figure in the UK, with an astounding 80% holding a positive opinion of her more than a year after her passing. The late Queen is widely credited with bringing stability to the country after World War II and navigating decades of significant social upheaval.
Despite the challenges and criticisms faced by Prince William and Princess Catherine, the British press's articles, social media trolls, and rumors against them seem to have had minimal impact on their popularity. In contrast, Tom Bower claims that Meghan Markle's rumored ambition to become the Queen of the United Kingdom and her supposed envy of Princess Catherine have not yielded the desired results.
According to Bower, Kate's success, popularity, and glowing image make her an insurmountable figure for Meghan. Bower suggests that every public appearance Meghan makes diminishes her standing, questioning her ability to win in comparison to the real future Queen, Catherine.
