British people’s favorability rating remains at 28%, with 37% opposed to Harry returning to the royal family to perform his duties

In a recent Ipsos poll, Kate Middleton, the 42-year-old Duchess of Cambridge, has been crowned the “most popular royal family member,” boasting an impressive approval rating of 66%. Close on her heels is her husband, Prince William, who secured a 65% approval rating, earning the title of “second most popular royal.”

The Ipsos survey, conducted from September 6 to 9, included responses from 1,097 adults aged 18 to 75 across the UK. The results showed that 66% of participants hold a favorable view of Kate, while 65% feel the same about William. Interestingly, only 10% of respondents had negative opinions about Kate, compared to 13% for William.

After recently completing her cancer treatment, Kate resumed her royal duties last week. The Daily Mirror reports that she is expected to start with light activities and possibly work from home as part of her recovery plan, with intentions to participate in Remembrance Day events in November, paying tribute to the fallen soldiers of World War I.

The survey also identified Princess Anne, the only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth II, as the third most popular royal, achieving a 62% approval rating. King Charles III, despite his ongoing battle with cancer, received a respectable 56% rating, placing him fourth in popularity.

On the other hand, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appear to be among the least favored royals, with approval ratings of just 28% and 21%, respectively. When it comes to the prospect of Harry returning to royal duties, 34% of respondents expressed support for the idea, while 37% were against it.

At the bottom of the approval spectrum is Prince Andrew, who, amid ongoing scandals, only managed a meager 10% approval rating, with 66% of the public harboring negative feelings towards him.

The survey also explored public attitudes towards the monarchy itself. It revealed that 23% of respondents believe that abolishing the monarchy would be a better option for the UK, while 44% feel that keeping the monarchy is preferable, suggesting that the royal family maintains a stable image among the public.