Most British Columbians would like to ditch the monarchy and select their own head of state

In a recent survey, most British Columbians agreed they would rather not be a part of the monarchy anymore and have the Canadian election process be what dictates the country’s head of state. 

The survey was conducted by Research Co., a BC-based statistics and research firm, to gauge how those in BC and across the rest of the country feel about being a part of the Commonwealth. 

The survey found that 27% of BC respondents said they would remain a part of the monarchy, whereas 43% said they would like to be able to vote in Canada’s official leader. 

Meanwhile, 21% said they didn’t care either way and 9% didn’t know. 

The survey dove further and asked what British Columbians thought of each individual in the British Royal Family.

The following represents the number of BC respondents who said they think favourably of each member of the Royal Family: 

• King Charles III – 45%
• Queen Consort Camilla – 27% 
• William, Prince of Wales – 60%
• Catherine, Princess of Wales (formerly Kate Middleton) – 65%
• Prince Harry – 51%
• Meghan Markle – 47%

Despite most British Columbians thinking Canada should leave the monarchy, when asked if they actually thought Canada would follow through, 53% said it definitely or probably wouldn’t happen. 

What do you think of the Royal Family and Canada’s ties to the monarchy?

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