According to a Delta poll, out of 1504 individuals surveyed, 52% favored the idea of removing Prince Harry from his fifth-in-line status, which places him behind his brother, the Prince of Wales, as well as the children of Prince William—George, Charlotte, and Louis. Only 27% of respondents opposed the idea, while 21% had no clear view on the matter.
The poll also indicated that 51% of those surveyed believed that Prince Harry and his young family should have their titles revoked. As it stands, Prince Harry and his wife still hold the titles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, while their children, Archie and Lilibet, carry the titles of prince and princess as grandchildren of the reigning monarch, King Charles.
Furthermore, the poll highlighted a noteworthy shift in Prince Harry's popularity, especially since the passing of Queen Elizabeth in September of 2022. Approximately 45% of respondents stated that their opinion of Prince Harry had deteriorated over the past year, while only 12% claimed that their opinion had improved.
In contrast, Prince William and Catherine received positive ratings, with 76% of respondents expressing satisfaction with their new roles. Prince William was also deemed by many to be the senior royal best positioned to secure the future of the Commonwealth.
In an interesting turn of events, Prince Harry's popularity was overshadowed in a U.S. survey by his brother, Prince William. The pole position for the United States's most popular public figure was secured by Prince William, surpassing figures like Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Prince Harry did not make the shortlist, leading some to question the effectiveness of his recent efforts to tarnish Prince William's reputation.
The survey results have spurred discussions about Prince Harry's constitutional role as a counselor of state, which enables him to stand in for his father on matters of state. With Buckingham Palace removing any mention of Prince Harry's Royal Highness from its official website, the implications of these shifts are becoming increasingly apparent.
As King Charles nears the end of his first year on the throne, the poll also reveals that a majority of respondents (70%) believe he is performing his duties well. The complex dynamics within the royal family continue to captivate public attention, raising questions about the future of the monarchy and the roles of its prominent members.
