Ever since Prince Charles' engagement with Camilla Parker Bowles, there has been a lot of conflict over various issues ranging from the legality of the marriage to the Queen's refusal to attend the ceremony. And now, a poll by the Daily Mail has confirmed that most Britons don't approve of the Prince's fiancee.
Sixty-five per cent of people in Britain believe the marriage will weaken the monarchy. While opposition to Camilla becoming Queen remains consistently strong, with 73 per cent believing she should never take the title.
"A serious fault line is opening. There remains affection for the monarchy and respect for the Queen, built up through three generations of attention to duty and dignity. But that is now being chucked aside in a spendthrift way," Professor Anthony Glees, a constitutional expert and historian at Brunel University, was quoted by the Mail as saying.
In particular, Charles has failed to convince women about his marriage. After the wedding announcement, around 40 per cent thought he should not become King. Now 43 per cent believe he should not take the throne.