Overview

• The YouGov poll, conducted April 21–23, 2025, found Prince William leading living royals in popularity among Americans with a 63% positive rating and 10% negative.
• Prince Harry ranked second among living royals with a 56% favorability rating, though he remains the best-known royal in the U.S., recognized by 77% of respondents.
• Princess Diana (79% positive) and Queen Elizabeth II (73% positive) continue to hold the top two spots as the most admired royals overall, despite their passing.
• The survey revealed that 42% of Americans approve of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s 2020 move to California, while 19% disapprove and 37% remain unsure.
• The poll surveyed 1,296 U.S. adults with a margin of error of 4.4%, reflecting continued American fascination with the British monarchy and its key figures.