With the formal coronation of King Charles less than two weeks away, a new survey suggests Canada's new monarch could have a tough road ahead when it comes to winning over Canadians — with support for his wife, Camilla, even weaker.
Perhaps not surprisingly, then, tuning in to the coronation isn't necessarily at the top of Canadian to-do lists.
Angus Reid Institute surveys from around the time of her 96th birthday one year ago found 63 per cent of respondents said they had a positive view of her, and 59 per cent said they would be saddened by her death.Queen Elizabeth remained popular with Canadians until the end of her life. None of her heirs have the same level of support.
Robert Finch, chairman of the Monarchist League of Canada, told CBC News it's not surprising the transition is facing some challenges, given that the monarchy and Queen Elizabeth became essentially inseparable from one another during her long reign. According to the poll, Prince William and his wife Catherine are seen more positively than Charles, but still fall short of the support Elizabeth garnered. Among Canadian respondents overall, 53 per cent have a positive view of William while that number is 56 for Catherine.
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