Public Support for King Charles III's Decision on Prince Andrew
The latest Ipsos poll in the UK reveals growing public approval for the Royal Family's response to Prince Andrew's situation. The survey was conducted from October 31 to November 3, following King Charles III's announcement to remove Andrew's official titles, renaming him Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.
Poll Results and Public Opinion
- Approval of the Royal Family's handling of Andrew’s case rose from 23% two weeks ago to 37% currently.
- Despite this increase, 40% still believe the family has managed the situation poorly.
- Overall, 90% of respondents agreed that removing Andrew’s official titles and honours was the right decision.
Expert Commentary
Our latest findings suggest that the British public largely supports King Charles III's decisive action regarding Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, with 90% thinking it was the right move to remove his official titles and honours. This is mirrored in the uptick in approval for the Royal Family's handling of the Andrew situation overall, from 23% to 37% over the last couple of weeks - although this is still matched by the 40% who think they have handled it badly, suggesting the monarchy can’t relax on the issue yet.
Despite mixed views on how the Andrew situation was managed, the monarchy’s core figures such as the Prince and Princess of Wales, Princess Anne, and King Charles III himself continue to enjoy stable public favour.
Monarchy Stability
The Palace is reassured that broad support for the monarchy has been maintained and appears largely unaffected by the controversy surrounding Prince Andrew.
Summary: Ipsos polling indicates strong public backing for King Charles III's removal of Prince Andrew’s titles, reflecting a cautious but steady approval of the Royal Family amid ongoing challenges.