Prince William & Kate Middleton Face New Competition for Top Royal
Anne’s rise came as William and Kate’s favorability slipped, though all three royals remained more liked than disliked, YouGov Ratings said.
- Princess Anne has overtaken Prince William and Catherine as Britain's most popular royal, according to new YouGov Ratings data for the third quarter of 2026.
- While Prince William and Catherine typically rank at the top of the list, the Princess Royal saw an increase in support throughout 2026 as the monarchy works to maintain its legacy.
- In the third quarter, 67% of respondents viewed Anne favorably with a net approval of +60, while Catherine received 64% and Prince William dropped to 62%.
- King Charles III trailed with 53% popularity, while Prince Harry and Meghan Markle recorded 29% and 22% ratings respectively in the same survey.
- Though royal family members do not contest elections, observers hope "Generation Alpha" will offer a resurgence in support for the royals once Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are older.
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