Prince William had no choice but to confess the whole truth to Kate Middleton after what has come to light. In the midst of their summer vacation, a last-minute development puts the heir to the throne's wife in a situation that is unfamiliar to her.
Above all, because this is the first time something like this has happened and it comes one step away from family reconciliation. The data don't lie and there has been a change in trend that highlights the reality of the British monarchy.
Kate Middleton learns the truth from Prince William
It's curious how the popularity game changes. Until a few months ago, everyone knew that the favorite was Kate Middleton. But now things have taken a turn and the British public seems to have rediscovered Prince William.
The heir has confessed to his wife that she no longer leads the ranking of the most highly regarded by the British. Prince William is the protagonist of this unexpected shift that has placed him as the most beloved member of the Royal Family.
According to a recent YouGov poll, 74% of Britons express a favorable opinion of Prince William, while Kate Middleton holds a respectable 71%. This difference, though small, is significant because it breaks a tradition: since Middleton joined the institution in 2011, she usually topped the popularity lists. This time, however, the majority support falls to Prince William.
Charles III's heir has climbed to the top, leaving Kate in a well-deserved, but no less important, second place. How did this change happen? Part of Prince William's momentum may be related to how the public has seen him act in difficult moments.
There have been numerous challenging situations he has had to go through. Starting with the controversy with Prince Harry, followed by his father's and Kate's illnesses. Over the past year, he took on more public commitments and was more present while his wife faced illness.
This showed a more personal, empathetic, and committed side. This change in perception may have been key for the public to support him just above Middleton.
Prince William takes the top spot from Kate Middleton
Despite the latest data provided, Kate's popularity shouldn't be underestimated. She remains a very beloved figure, and her public career isn't limited to headlines. Her "Kate effect" has boosted everything from fashion to charitable causes, and her return after illness was met with affection and admiration.
That's why, considering the opinion of Britons, Prince William and his wife represent the institution's strong point. Despite this change in positions, both remain well above the rest of the Royal Family.
The striking thing about this poll is the figure of Anne, King Charles's sister. She holds third place, coming close to Middleton's percentage. Meanwhile, the king, less approachable and less accessible, has to settle for a modest 60%.
Without a doubt, Camilla gets the failing grade, as she still doesn't fit within British society. She is far from the rest of the Royal Family and receives very negative comments. This further increases Prince William's and Kate's results.
They represent the future of the British monarchy and, judging by the results, their reign will be more than applauded. Despite this change in positions, the couple remains a perfect tandem of modernity and tradition.