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Yes those 15 years have simply flown by!
I'm afraid that Camilla has not 'been accepted by the vast majority of the (British) public.' In every single survey published by respected companies in the UK and conducted in a scientific manner in the past fifteen years, Charles has come way down in approval ratings and his wife is always below him.
I haven't seen any polling done in Britain in the past fifteen years in which Charles is placed above his mother, sons, Catherine, and his father, and he is usually below Anne. Camilla is always below him, sometimes way below. The latest survey, taken this March 2020, is exactly the same.
Plus, British tabloid newspapers have in the last decade have held unscientific polls several times, asking the question 'Should Camilla be named Queen?' and the answer from the reading public of these particular tabloid newspapers has always been 'No'.
Camilla may get a certain sector of the British public coming to see her (with or without their dogs) but it's clear from all surveys they aren't the majority of the population.
Nico was talking about acceptance. I would include both the 'positive' and the 'neutral' as acceptance in the YouGov-polls. So, while apparently about a third is still negative (non-accepting); two-thirds is either neutral or positive about her (accepting). So, I'd say that only Andrew truly is in trouble with 45% being non-accepting (negative) and 46% being accepting (positive or neutral).I don't see what my liking the Sussexes has to do with anything on a Charles and Camilla thread.
And It's not me playing with words and figures, but the most respected polling companies of the U.K. for the last fifteen years, who collect data on public reactions to various members of the BRF. These have shown that Charles is way behind his mother and sons in British popular feeling, and his wife is way behind him. If you don't wish to accept those figures, that is up to you. However they are accurately collected by these polling companies and regularly published.
In 2020, few would begrudge Charles and Camilla their lasting happiness. This year, the duration of their marriage will overtake that of Charles and Diana. As Britain has changed, so have its royals, and many blended families will recognise the success of a second marriage, with children and grandchildren existing happily on either side.
"The genius of the Royal family is that they reflect the world we now live in.” says Brandreth. “The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall reflect their generation.”
In some interviews, the couple have not been shy in sharing the secrets to their happiness. “It’s always marvellous to have somebody you feel understands and wants to encourage,” Charles has said. “Although she certainly pokes fun if I get too serious about things. And all that helps.”
I think the dogs threw us off the scent ;-)
I think the photo that, to me, best illuminates the relationship between Charles and Camilla has to be the one they chose for their 2008 Christmas card.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uk...e-of-Prince-Charless-2008-Christmas-card.html
I don't see what my liking the Sussexes has to do with anything on a Charles and Camilla thread.
And It's not me playing with words and figures, but the most respected polling companies of the U.K. for the last fifteen years, who collect data on public reactions to various members of the BRF. These have shown that Charles is way behind his mother and sons in British popular feeling, and his wife is way behind him. If you don't wish to accept those figures, that is up to you. However they are accurately collected by these polling companies and regularly published.
To me, the most important factor is that Charles and Camilla's relationship is a strong one and it works beautifully for the two of them. Outside opinions of the couple's popularity really doesn't amount to a hill of beans in relation to their private lives together.
Their private life seem to be a happy and content one and that is what is reflected in their public lives.
Gladys and Fred forever!!
Let me ask a question then. Will having low popularity ratings in any way prevent Charles from being King or is it really a given that due to the Act of Succession of 1701 that as Charles is the present monarch's heir apparent, he will succeed his mother as monarch on her death. Do they take a poll at the time of the Queen's death to determine if he's "popular" enough to be King? How does that work? I'm curious.
Its also been the case where once upon a time there was a very popular Prince of Wales that was disastrous as a king. We know that story well.
Charles will be king regardless of any polls done. Popularity isn't a factor in who succeeds the monarch.
Let me ask a question then. Will having low popularity ratings in any way prevent Charles from being King or is it really a given that due to the Act of Succession of 1701 that as Charles is the present monarch's heir apparent, he will succeed his mother as monarch on her death. Do they take a poll at the time of the Queen's death to determine if he's "popular" enough to be King? How does that work? I'm curious.
Its also been the case where once upon a time there was a very popular Prince of Wales that was disastrous as a king. We know that story well.
He will become king assuming that the monarchy lasts. however, if there are further problems.. his general popularity may be a factor in ending his reign or the monarchy as a whole...
That’s how I see it. I wish he had the public’s support, but.......it doesn’t matter. Charles is going to be King, and that’s that. Popularity matters with regards to the government, but not hereditary monarchy, and like you said, the public often likes the wrong people, lol.
Assuming? When HM dies, Charles will become King....and his popularity will have nothing to do with ending his reign unless there is another English Civil War and he becomes the second King named Charles to have his head lopped off. As to ending the monarchy, I don’t think so, lol - it’s lasted 1000 years.
Plenty of monarchies have ended.. just because it has lasted 1000 years does not mean that it will last forever.
The Duchess of Cornwall, has shared some of her favourite books with her local newspaper in Aberdeenshire.
You haven’t made a good argument why Charles’ lack of popularity could end a 1000 year old monarchy.
The Duchess of Cornwall, has shared some of her favourite books with her local newspaper in Aberdeenshire.