Poll results 12 days before Charles coronation show 78% of over-65s back monarchy but just 32% of 18-24s
Nearly 40% of 18- to 24-year-olds in the UK would prefer an elected head of state over keeping the monarchy, a poll has found as the king’s coronation approaches.
Over-65s were the most likely to support the monarchy, at 78%, but it is less popular with younger generations. Thefound that 38% of the younger group were in favour of an elected head of state, while only 32% backed the monarchy and 30% said they did not know. The poll shows indifference is an issue with younger people, with 78% saying they were not interested in the royal family. Across all age groups, 58% were either not very interested or not at all interested in the royal family, compared with 42% who were very interested or quite interested.
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