The October poll found that 58% of respondents viewed Charles positively, down four points since the summer, while 34% held a negative view. Camilla’s figures were lower: 42% viewed her favourably and 45% negatively. The results were described as the worst for Charles since the start of his reign, which the article dates to four years ago. Prince William led the poll at 74%, followed by Princess Kate at 72%.
Charles and Camilla have had a busy run of public duties, including a visit to Wales, a banquet for the Sultan of Oman at Windsor Castle and a nine-day Caribbean tour. Charles addressed slavery during the tour. He travelled to the Bahamas without Camilla for its first leg; she joined later. The article also notes that Charles travelled alone to Bermuda in April and that Camilla has undertaken at least 36 solo engagements, largely linked to charities, the arts and literacy.
An unnamed source told Closer the poll results were difficult for the couple and claimed that pressure and time apart were affecting their relationship. The source also said Camilla was sensitive to comparisons with Kate. The article acknowledges there is “currently no sign of any clear trouble” in their 21-year marriage; its claims about arguments and growing distance rely on the same unnamed source.
The story places the reported strain amid wider challenges for the monarchy, including controversy involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and the return of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the UK. It also refers to allegations concerning Meghan’s father, Thomas Markle Snr, who is reportedly under investigation in the Philippines; he denies wrongdoing. The article says Charles is being briefed on developments multiple times a day, attributing that claim to its source.
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