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Brits Want Wills, Not Charles

Public would skip Charles & Camilla to crown Wills & Kate

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 28, 2007 8:31 AM CST

(Newser) – The British want the monarchy to skip a generation, passing over Charles to Prince William, Reuters reports. More than half of those polled preferred a King William to having his pop ascend the throne. Younger people were especially keen to see Wills crowned. A clear majority were in favor of keeping the monarchy.

William's romance with Kate Middleton seems to have helped his popularity, while opinions were split on Charles' second wife, Camilla. "The public seem reluctant to accept him as king," a royal expert  said of Prince Charles. "The damage to his image caused by the breakdown of his marriage to Diana seems irreparable."

Britain's Prince William, and girlfriend Kate Middleton watch a rugby match in London, in this Feb. 10, 2007 file photo. The idea of King William and Queen Kate has proved popular among the British. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)
Britain's Prince William, and girlfriend Kate Middleton watch a rugby match in London, in this Feb. 10, 2007 file photo. The idea of King William and Queen Kate has proved popular among the British. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Prince William reads from a lectern during the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, at the Guards' Chapel, London, Friday Aug. 31, 2007. A poll shows that a majority of Brits are in favor of William becoming their next king. (AP Photo/Johnny Green/Pool)
Prince William reads from a lectern during the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, at the Guards' Chapel, London, Friday Aug. 31, 2007. A poll shows that a majority of Brits...   (Associated Press)
Official photo issued Sunday July 22, 2007, by Clarence House showing Britain's Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, during her 60th birthday party. A new poll shows Britons are split on whether Camilla makes a good addition to the royal family, although they have warmed to her somewhat...
Official photo issued Sunday July 22, 2007, by Clarence House showing Britain's Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, during her 60th birthday party. A new poll shows Britons are split on...   (Associated Press)
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