Many royal fans expressed their admiration to Prince Charles and Camilla when the royal couple took time to chat with some netizens during their Sunday walk. Some said the couple is a breath of fresh air as they showed a humble gesture despite their status.
Amidst the Prince Andrew's scandal that is rocking the British royal family, Prince Charles and his wife, Camila, are inadvertently winning the hearts of the public by making simple gestures. The pair recently greeted some royal fans after they came out of Mary Magdalene Church.
The Duchess of Cornwall was the first one who walked towards a group of spectators and extended her hand before engaging in chit-chat. She was also seen bending down to pet a dog. Charles followed her and talked to some well-wishers.
The royal pair seemed to be dressed in coordinated outfits in chilly weather conditions. Charles was clad in a brown coat while Camilla wore a matching coat, black knee-boots, a patterned scarf, and a fur-trimmed hat. After the brief chat with their fans, Charles and Camila walked side-by-side as they make their way back to the house.
The Prince of Wales' popularity has increased in recent years. Royal expert Victoria Arbiter credited this to Charles' charity works and his passion for taking care of the environment.
Apparently, the heir to the English throne is viewed to be the senior member of the royal family who is well-informed about the imminent problems that the world is facing today such as climate change. In his recent documentary with ITV, Queen Elizabeth II's eldest child shared his fashion in organic farming as well as his model village in Poundbury, Dorset.
"Call it rebranding, a happy marriage or simply the wisdom of his years... Charles now being viewed as the nation's favorite, a charming and affable granddad as opposed to an eccentric and out-of-touch meddler," Arbiter told the Australian-based podcast 9Honey.
Another proof that Charles' public approval ratings have soared is the recent survey of YouGov where some adult Britons were asked who they think should receive public funding. Prince Charles and Camila are on the third spot behind Queen Elizabeth II who is on the top place and Prince William and Kate Middleton on the second spot.
Charles' popularity continues to soar amidst the challenges that the royal family has faced this year. Over the past 11 months, the major incidents and controversies that the family has faced include the car crash of Prince Philip and the widespread criticism that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have faced for the use of private jets and their filing of a lawsuit against tabloids.
The Duke of Sussex also admitted a tension between him and his brother Prince William. The most recent controversy in the family is Prince Andrew's interview where he addressed his relationship with the late billionaire and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
