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No Kings? In Europe, Monarchs Are Far More Popular Than Politicians
No Kings? In Europe, Monarchs Are Far More Popular Than Politicians
In Europe, monarchs are far more popular than the politicians who govern.
As Visual Capitalist details below, using data from Morning Consult, visualized by The European Correspondent, monarchs hold an approval advantage of nearly 30 points over national leaders. The gap appears in every country analyzed.
The pattern reveals a clear divide: leaders making policy decisions often face public backlash, while ceremonial figures largely avoid it.
Approval Ratings for Elected and Unelected Leaders
Below, we break down approval ratings across eight European countries.
From the UK...
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