Public reject Camilla as Queen

Allison Yee

Updated 15 August 2017 at 10:55 pm

She’s lived her life facing off against Princess Diana, one of the world’s most beloved women, and it seems the Duchess of Cornwall is still coming off second best when it comes to winning the public vote.

As media scrutiny around Prince Charles, Camilla and Diana intensifies in the lead-up to the August 31 anniversary of Di’s death, a new poll reveals the British people don’t want the Duchess of Cornwall as Queen.

She was the other woman in Charles' marriage - and Camilla has always struggled to win public favour. Photo: Getty

The Sunday Express reports 67 percent of people are against Camilla stepping into the role of Queen. A further 19 percent don’t she is fit for the role.

The results have come following a damning documentary aired in the UK, exposing revelations from Princess Diana about her troubled marriage.

Charles' reputation has also taken a hit recently. Photo: Getty

It’s seen 27 percent of poll-takers say they thought less of Charles because of it.

“It has been a difficult and bruising month for them,” a source tells The Express.

There's talk the public want the crown to pass directly to Prince William instead. Photo: Getty

Camilla’s future title has always been a controversial issue, with Prince Charles said to be staunchly supportive of his wife becoming Queen.

At the time of their 2005 wedding, the royal family released a statement which seemed to indicate that wouldn’t be the case.

“It is intended that Mrs Parker Bowles should use the title HRH the Princess Consort when the Prince of Wales accedes to the throne,” the announcement said.

However in a telling move, Clarence House now refuses to comment on what Camilla’s title will be if and when Charles takes the throne.

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