The majority of Britons are not interested in the coronation of King Charles III, which is expected in early May, but many plan to watch it or participate in the celebrations related to it, according to the results of the current survey by the sociological research firm “YouGov”.
The majority of Britons are not interested in the coronation of King Charles III, which is expected in early May, but many plan to watch it or participate in the celebrations related to it, according to the results of the current survey by the sociological research firm “YouGov”.
After a survey of more than 3,000 British adults, it was found that 35% “don’t care much” about the historical event, which Britain has not experienced in the last 70 years. 29% of people surveyed this month chose the answer “don’t care at all”.
24% of the respondents answered that they are quite interested in the coronation of the king, but only 9% of the respondents admitted that they are very interested in the coronation.
Despite the lack of interest in the coronation, 46% of respondents admit that they will watch the broadcast of the coronation ceremony on television or participate in the related celebrations.
Apathy towards coronation is especially pronounced among younger people. Among 18-24-year-olds, 75% admitted that they are not at all or very little interested in the official coronation of Charles III. In the age group from 25 to 49 years, 69% of respondents gave such an answer.
Those who have reached the age of 65, among whom there is the greatest support for the monarchy, 53% of respondents said that they are not interested in coronation.
The symbolic religious ceremony in which the former Prince of Wales Charles will be officially crowned as king will take place on May 6 at Westminster Abbey in central London.
Before the upcoming celebrations, there was a lot of intrigue about the arrival of Charles’ youngest son Harry and his wife Meghan for the coronation. The Dukes of Sussex stepped down from their duties in the royal family in January 2020 and have since moved to the United States, where they have spoken unflatteringly about the British royal family in several interviews and a documentary film, as well as in Harry’s memoirs.
This week it was officially announced that Prince Harry will attend the coronation in London, but Meghan will stay in Los Angeles with the couple’s children, Prince Archie, who will be four years old on May 6, and Princess Lilibeth.
46% of Britons polled by YouGov said they didn’t care if the Dukes of Sussex attended the coronation. Only 12% supported the current scenario of Harry attending the ceremony alone, while 27% believed neither of the couple should attend Charles III’s coronation.
On the other hand, 15% of respondents would like to see both Harry and Meghan in London on the historic day. Among people who have reached the age of 65, 48% would like to see the two Dukes of Sussex at the celebration, while only 10% of respondents aged 18-24 would like to see them.
The 74-year-old Charles became the king of Great Britain on September 8 of last year, when his mother Queen Elizabeth II, who ruled for 70 years, died. After the coronation, Charles’ wife will become Queen Camilla. She currently holds the title of Queen Consort.
The royal palace has said that Charles III’s coronation ceremony will be based on “ancient traditions” and will be lavish, but will also reflect “the monarch’s role today and his vision for the future”.
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