Positive public sentiment towards the Royal Family remains – with nearly 4 in 10 say a reconciliation with Harry and Meghan would be a good thing

• More than 4 in 10 think it would be worse for Britain if Monarchy abolished – 22% say it would be better.
• Two-thirds hold favourable opinions towards Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. Majority think King Charles is doing a good job.
• Public largely apathetic towards Harry and Meghan return – though almost 4 in 10 think a reconciliation with Royal Family would be a good thing. 

London, UK. New polling data from Ipsos in the UK, conducted 28–31 August 2026, reveals a generational divide over the future role of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, as overall public sentiment toward the royal institution otherwise remains broadly stable.

• Nearly 4 in 10 Britons (38%) think a reconciliation between Harry and Meghan and other members of the Royal Family would be a good thing, against 17% who say it would be bad and a third (33%) who feel it would make no difference.  
• Support for family reconciliation is highest among younger demographics, with 41% of 18–34s viewing it as a positive step and just 10% saying it would be a bad thing. On the other hand, whilst 37% of those aged 55+ think it would be a good thing, one in four (25%) think it would be bad.
   

High favourability for senior royals and widespread belief in monarchy's longevity

Public support for key senior members of the Royal Family remains strong, alongside a widespread expectation that the institution will endure for decades to come.

• 65% of British adults express a favourable opinion of Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Prince William, Prince of Wales, making them the most favoured members of the Royal Family.  
• Around 1 in 2 Britons (52%) hold a favourable view of King Charles III, while over 5 in 10 (53%) say he is doing a good job as King (compared to just 9% who say he is doing a bad job).  
• More than 8 in 10 (83%) believe it is likely that Britain will still have a monarchy 10 years from now, with 74% saying the same for 20 years and 54% predicting its continuation 50 years into the future.  
• 42% think Britain would be worse off if the Royal Family was abolished, 22% think Britain would be better off and 29% think it would make no difference. Younger cohorts are split, with 29% saying the country would be better off and 27% saying worse off. However, among those aged 55-75 just 16% think the country would be better off and 55% say worse off. 
   

Generational splits on Harry and Meghan's return and family reconciliation  

While net sentiment towards the Duke and Duchess of Sussex remains in negative territory, opinion is split by age regarding their potential return to the UK and reconciliation with the Royal Family.  

• Nearly half of the public (48%) neither support nor oppose Prince Harry and Meghan returning to live in the UK. 18% support and 29% oppose. However, among 18–34s, support for their return reaches 32%, compared to just 9% among those aged 55–75. 

• Meanwhile 38% think it would be a good thing if Harry and Meghan were to reconcile with other members of the Royal Family and 17% think it would be a bad thing. One in three (33%) think it would be neither good nor bad. 
   

Commenting on the findings, Keiran Pedley, Research Director at Ipsos in the UK, said: 

These latest findings underscore the underlying resilience of the British monarchy, with more than four in ten Britons convinced that abolishing the institution would leave the country worse off. King Charles continues to enjoy majority public approval, underpinned by the widespread popularity of the Prince and Princess of Wales, who remain the family's strongest assets.  

Beneath the broad stability, however, generational nuances persist. Older Britons are more enthusiastic about the Monarchy generally, with younger Britons more lukewarm (though typically not hostile).  

Notes:

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• For the full findings, please visit the Ipsos website.
• Ipsos interviewed a representative sample of 1,090 online British adults aged 18–75. Polling was conducted online between 28–31 August 2026.  
• Data are weighted to match the profile of the population. All polls are subject to a wide range of potential sources of error.