Statistically, Harry is still a popular public choice as a potential King despite controversy, survey reveals

It would seem that in the court of public appeal, the Sussexes' still have their supporters despite a list of controversies that, should some areas of the media be believed, must have plummeted after the release of both the Netflix documentary series and Harry’s memoir, Spare. But a survey conducted by Betfair Bingo would have you think otherwise, as Prince Harry is viewed as the second most ideal candidate to become King or Queen after King Charles III.

Having surveyed a number of people in the United Kingdom alone, Prince William is still the public’s favourite, running away with the poll with 47.5 percent of those polled believing he would be an ideal King of England. Prince Harry however, despite seceding from Royal life, is still viewed as the second most preferred candidate to take the throne with 8.8 percent of the poll. Come back Harry - all is forgiven, it would seem.

The final five are also interesting choices - many would prefer to see Kate, Princess of Wales, Princess Anne and even Meghan Markle herself ascend to the throne over other polled candidates Prince Edward, Princess Eugenie and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh. Not featured on the list - Prince Andrew or Sarah Ferguson, who were previously darlings of the press.

If that wasn’t enough to embolden the Duke of Sussex, a separate poll run by US publication Newsweek asked the public during its poll if they believed that Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet should be entitled to their royal titles. Over half of those polled said that they did believe that they should have a right to the titles, according to the figures received by pollsters Redfield & Wilton; 15% believed that the children should not be entitled to the titles given that both Harry and Meghan have “walked” from their royal duties.

14% did not know whether it was the right decision and 18% said they did not care regarding Archie and Lilibet's new titles. Those 18% were not sure having watched the South Park episode making light of Harry and Meghan’s constant media presence. 

Of course, being in the digital age and you no doubt reading this through your mobile device, we’d be remiss not to take a look at the social media numbers for those royals or royal adjacent users on Instagram.

In that instance, it’s the Prince and Princess of Wales who lead the way with more than 14.5 million followers, followed by the official Instagram account for King Charles III and Camilla, Queens Consort and finally Harry and Meghan - though in their defence, they seldom post on the platform anymore.