Princess Anne named most popular British royal in new YouGov poll

Princess Anne has been named the most popular member of the British royal family according to YouGov popularity rankings for the third quarter of 2026. The 76-year-old Princess Royal holds a 67 percent positive opinion rating, surpassing the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, follows in second place with a 64 percent popularity rating, while Prince William ranks third at 62 percent. King Charles III holds the fourth position with 53 percent. The data indicates that while Prince William maintains high fame levels, his popularity score is slightly lower than his aunt’s.

Demographic breakdowns show varying preferences: Prince William remains the most popular among millennials, while Catherine is favored by women and Generation X. Princess Anne sees particularly high approval among men and Baby Boomers. In contrast, Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, continue to hold lower popularity ratings within the family.