A majority of Britons believe Prince Harry and his children should be removed from the line of succession, according to a new poll. % say the Duke of Sussex, Archie and Lilibet shouldn’t be next to the throne.
A poll of 1,624 British adults conducted between 25 and 26 January found that only 18% said Harry and his two children should maintain their ranks back-to-back. . 16% did not know.
The Duke is living with Meghan Markle in California after stepping down from royal duties in 2020, but remains fifth in line to the throne.
His son Archie, 3, is consecutively No. 6, and Lili, 1, is No. 7.
Polls show Conservative and Labor voters agree on the issue, with 65% and 66% respectively believing Harry should be removed from the succession line.
Brexiters and Remainers are also united, with 65% of Leave voters and 67% of Remain voters saying yes.
The poll comes after Harry plunged the royal family into a new crisis in his tell-all memoir Spare earlier this month.
Books denouncing the monarchy made headlines shortly after the Sussexes took part in a six-hour Netflix marathon in December.
The headline-grabbing autobiography, which has become the fastest-selling non-fiction book of all time, contains a series of shocking claims about the royal family.
He also talks about his frustration with looking after his successor, his anger at the British media, his unresolved trauma over the death of his mother, Princess Diana, and his mental health issues.
One of the most explosive allegations is that Prince William physically attacked him in a row over the Duchess of Sussex.
Harry also confirms reports of a difficult friendship between Meghan and Kate.
Meanwhile, the ex-soldier has sparked significant backlash over his allegations that he killed 25 Taliban fighters while on duty in Afghanistan.
He also admitted to drug use and recounted in excruciating detail about losing his virginity.
Harry gave a series of television interviews to promote the book, claiming that his children “wanted nothing more” than to be associated with the royal family.
His remarks about his son and daughter came despite criticism directed at his brother William, father Charles, and stepmother Camilla.
The controversial memoir comes after years of tension between post-Megxit Sussex and the royal family.
The book ignited renewed calls for Harry and Meghan to lose their royal titles and not be invited to the King’s coronation in May.
