Despite the prevalence of conspiracy theories surrounding Kate's health, nearly half of the populace maintains their trust in the Prince and Princess of Wales, according to a recent Yugov poll for Sky News.
The Princess of Wales has been recuperating from abdominal surgery since January 16th, which has sparked a flurry of unfounded rumors about her condition. Nevertheless, public faith in both her and William appears steadfast, with 49% of respondents affirming that their trust in the royal couple has remained unchanged in recent months.
Interestingly, 9% expressed less trust, counterbalanced by an equal number reporting increased trust. William's trust levels mirror those of the Princess, with 49% trusting him the same, 10% more, and 9% less. This high level of trust persists despite 36% of individuals feeling that the palace has been too reserved in disclosing information about her surgery.
Separate data from February reveals that William continues to enjoy unparalleled popularity within the royal family, with 77% holding a positive view of him. Similarly, Kate commands significant favorability, with 74% expressing positivity towards her. King Charles recently disclosed his ongoing cancer treatment, though the specific type remains undisclosed. In the Yugov survey conducted from March 15th to 17th, 72% indicated that their trust in him remained unchanged, while 11% expressed increased trust.
Conversely, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex continue to divide public opinion, with trust in them dwindling further in recent months. More than half (54%) expressed distrust in Meghan, with 11% reporting decreased trust. Meanwhile, only 47% trust Harry, with 13% indicating decreased trust. Overall, the Sussexes remain unpopular, with just 23% expressing a positive view of Meghan and 30% for Harry.
Recent commentary has highlighted the stark contrast between public perception of Kate and Meghan. While Kate prioritizes privacy during her recovery, Meghan has been more vocal about personal struggles, leveraging her experiences with alleged miscarriage and suicidal thoughts for media attention. Critics argue that Meghan's aspirations to rival Kate's status within the royal family are unfounded, given Kate's future as Queen consort. Meghan's attempts to compete with traditional royal activities fall short, and her persistent grievances fail to resonate with the public, leading to a decline in her popularity over time.
