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| More than half of people in Wales support the monarchy and value the role of the Prince of Wales, a survey for BBC Wales suggests. | More than half of people in Wales support the monarchy and value the role of the Prince of Wales, a survey for BBC Wales suggests. |
| The poll, on the eve of the 40th anniversary of his investiture, found that 58% of those asked want another Prince of Wales when the time comes. | The poll, on the eve of the 40th anniversary of his investiture, found that 58% of those asked want another Prince of Wales when the time comes. |
| Some 26% were against having another prince, while 33% thought the role had not benefited Wales at all since 1969. | Some 26% were against having another prince, while 33% thought the role had not benefited Wales at all since 1969. |
| Support for the monarchy was highest among older people. | Support for the monarchy was highest among older people. |
| Three-quarters (75%) of those aged over 65 were in favour of the monarchy, compared to just two in five (42%) among those under 35, the poll found. | Three-quarters (75%) of those aged over 65 were in favour of the monarchy, compared to just two in five (42%) among those under 35, the poll found. |
| Almost a third (29%) did not believe there should be a monarchy. | Almost a third (29%) did not believe there should be a monarchy. |
| THE POLL'S MAIN FINDINGS 59% of people in Wales think there should be a monarchy61% think Wales has benefited from having a Prince of Wales during the past 40 years58% think there should be a new Prince of Wales when Prince Charles becomes king58% think there should be an investiture ceremony if there were to be a new Prince of Wales Source: Beaufort Research | THE POLL'S MAIN FINDINGS 59% of people in Wales think there should be a monarchy61% think Wales has benefited from having a Prince of Wales during the past 40 years58% think there should be a new Prince of Wales when Prince Charles becomes king58% think there should be an investiture ceremony if there were to be a new Prince of Wales Source: Beaufort Research |
| The poll suggests that women (63%) are slightly more supportive of the monarchy than men (55%). | The poll suggests that women (63%) are slightly more supportive of the monarchy than men (55%). |
| It further suggested regional differences, with those who lived in the south Wales valleys the least supportive of the monarchy. A total of 47% believed that there should be a monarchy, against 43% who are opposed. | It further suggested regional differences, with those who lived in the south Wales valleys the least supportive of the monarchy. A total of 47% believed that there should be a monarchy, against 43% who are opposed. |
| When asked about the benefits of having a Prince of Wales, 45% felt Wales had benefitted a little and 16% a lot. Some 33% thought Wales had seen no benefit at all. | When asked about the benefits of having a Prince of Wales, 45% felt Wales had benefitted a little and 16% a lot. Some 33% thought Wales had seen no benefit at all. |
| HAVE YOUR SAY "Isn't it time we moved on? Do we really need someone who by accident of birth 'represents' us?" Mike Wild, Bangor Send us your comments | HAVE YOUR SAY "Isn't it time we moved on? Do we really need someone who by accident of birth 'represents' us?" Mike Wild, Bangor Send us your comments |
| Just under a third (30%) were not in favour of there being another public investiture ceremony similar to the type Prince Charles received at Caernarfon in 1969. | Just under a third (30%) were not in favour of there being another public investiture ceremony similar to the type Prince Charles received at Caernarfon in 1969. |
| A total of 922 people in Wales aged 16 and over were interviewed by Beaufort Research between 12-24 June. | A total of 922 people in Wales aged 16 and over were interviewed by Beaufort Research between 12-24 June. |
| The findings will be discussed in a televised debate, A Prince for Wales, on Tuesday 30 June chaired by Huw Edwards, on BBC One Wales (2235 BST). | The findings will be discussed in a televised debate, A Prince for Wales, on Tuesday 30 June chaired by Huw Edwards, on BBC One Wales (2235 BST). |