Britons' support for the monarchy is on the decrease, implying that King Charles faces problems.

Britons are more likely to say their views of the monarchy have worsened than improved over the past decade, according to a CNN poll. More than one-third of UK adults (36%) say their opinion of the family has become more negative than it was 10 years ago. Just 21% say their views on the royal family have gotten more positive over the past decade, with another 41% saying their overall opinion has stayed the same. Three in 10 say they have become less interested in news about the family over that time, while 22% say they have grown more interested. Most Britons plan to take part in at least one event this weekend related to the coronation, with 40% planning to watch the coronation ceremony, 28% to watch the coronation concert on Sunday, 14% to attend a street party or other community event, and 7% to volunteer as part of the “Big Help Out” initiative.

Those age 55 and older are roughly 10 percentage points likelier than younger adults to say they’re interested in the coronation, with about half planning to tune in. The most important details in this text are that 37% of those age 35-54 and just 31% of those younger than 35 say they intend to watch the event, as an increasing number of young Britons express their indifference to or dislike for an institution they say has no relevance in their lives. Women are 10 points likelier than men to say they plan to watch the coronation concert, and 9 points likelier to say they'll watch the ce. Most say they plan to participate in at least one activity surrounding the festivities this weekend, with 40% planning to watch the coronation ceremony, 28% to watch the coronation concert on Sunday, 14% to attend a street party or other community event, and 7% to volunteer as part of the “Big Help Out” initiative. Just over a third plan to opt out of coronation-related events entirely.

Those age 55 and older are roughly 10 percentage points likelier than younger adults to say they're interested in the coronation, with about half planning to tune in. The most important details in this text are that adults younger than 35 are more likely to say they're planning to participate in the volunteer effort, and that women are 10 points likelier than men to say they plan to watch the coronation concert. Additionally, the poll finds that UK adults are closely divided on whether or not they currently see the royal family as role models. 44% say that the royal family isn't a good source of leadership and guidance to people like them, while 41% say they are, with another 16% unsure. More than half (55%) of UK adults younger than 25 say that they don't consider the royal family a good source of leadership and guidance, a view shared by just 36% of those aged 55 or older.