‘Rock solid’ or rock bottom? What the papers say about UK support for royals

While the rightwing press claim to have uncovered a reignited love for the monarchy, polls paint a more complex picture

Last week, a poll suggested British public support for monarchy was at a historic low. Days earlier, another said nearly four in 10 young adults wanted an elected UK head of state.

But this week, other surveys – covered prominently in right-leaning newspapers – claim to have uncovered a reignited love for and loyalty to the monarchy. A look behind their headlines, however, shows a more complex story.