25 times King Charles III courted controversy

A majority of the UK population (58%) supports the institution of the British monarchy, according to a recent poll by YouGov, an international market and data analytics website. However, the new monarch, Charles III, formerly the Prince of Wales, remains one of the more unpopular members of the royal family. While his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, was very well-liked, enjoying approval ratings around 80% near the end of her reign, King Charles’s current approval rating hovers around 49%. (Elizabeth was one of the longest reigning monarchs in history.)

To compile a list of some of the biggest controversies Charles has been involved in, 24/7 Tempo drew on a wide range of online news sources. We placed emphasis on actions he has taken that have been heavily criticized in the media, listing them in no particular order. 

Among the accusations aimed at Charles are claims that he is generally out of touch, whiny, and unaware of his own privilege. According to the YouGov survey, when asked if King Charles is in touch with the experiences of the British public, only 36% of respondents said yes, while 45% said no.