New poll reveals record-low support for Prince Andrew, with most Britons calling for Parliament to strip him of his remaining titles.
Prince Andrew has suffered another public setback as Britons call for stronger action from the royal family over his lingering scandals. A new survey shows that public dissatisfaction with the Duke of York has reached unprecedented levels, with 82 percent of respondents viewing him unfavourably—an eight-point rise since he stopped using his royal titles.
Nearly 90 percent of those polled supported his decision to step back from royal duties, while more than half believe Parliament should intervene to revoke any remaining legal claims to his titles. Two-fifths of Britons also said the royal family mishandled the situation, urging greater transparency and accountability.
The findings mark a sharp decline in the public image of Sarah Ferguson’s former husband and reflect growing frustration with how the monarchy has addressed his controversies. Many believe the time has come for decisive legislative action to remove his dukedom entirely.
Meanwhile, Prince William and Princess Catherine continue to enjoy rising approval ratings. William’s favourability climbed to 69 percent, while Catherine’s reached 66 percent, highlighting the couple’s enduring popularity despite the turbulence surrounding the family.
Interestingly, overall support for the monarchy has remained relatively steady, dipping only two points to 50 percent. Two-fifths of respondents still believe Britain would be worse off without it.
“These findings underscore a critical moment for the royal family in the court of public opinion,” said Gideon Skinner, senior director of UK politics at Ipsos. “Prince Andrew’s already low favourability ratings have sunk even further, but it’s somewhat reassuring for the Palace that support for the monarchy as an institution remains stable.”
