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Majority of Canadians see tarnish on royal family after interview (POLL)

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A majority of Canadians see the royal family in a worse light after an interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, a new poll says.

The poll, from Canadian firm Leger, says that 52 per cent of respondents believe recent events around the couple “show a fundamental problem with the institution.”

That’s compared to 35 per cent who think there is no ongoing fallout from the couple’s media appearances and actions.

Among the revelations in an interview by media mogul Oprah Winfrey was an accusation by Markle that the British monarchy family is a racist institution.

Survey respondents were also inclined to agree with that sentiment, with 43 per cent saying the events “events show that the Royal Family holds racist views,” compared to 26 per cent who say they do not.

An even larger number of Canadians are more sympathetic towards Harry and Meghan than the royal family, with 59 per cent sympathizing more with the couple, compared to 26 per cent taking the side of the crown.

The most even split came when respondents were asked if the institution remains a positive symbol for Canada, with 48 per cent agreeing that it does, and 52 per cent saying it is now a negative symbol.

Leger conducted this Web survey with a representative sample of 1,512 Canadians over the age of 18, selected from LEO’s (Leger Opinion) representative panel. Data collection took place from March 12th, 2021 to March 14th, 2021. For comparison purposes, a probability sample of this size would have a margin of error ±2.52%, 19 times out of 20.

Tim Ford
Tim Ford
Digital staff writer with Victoria Buzz

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