SUPPORT for the monarchy has plummeted to a record low, new research revealed today.

Backing for the monarchy dropped from 86 per cent in 1983, when the British Social Attitudes was first conducted, to 51 per cent by 2024.

Meanwhile, 15 per cent of people now favour abolishing the monarchy, up from only 3 per cent in the first survey, and 38 per cent would prefer an elected head of state.

Predictably, keeping the monarchy was strongest among supporters of the Conservative and Reform UK parties (82 per cent and 77 per cent respectively). 

Graham Smith from anti-monarchy campaign group Republic said: “The royals have no cards left to play. 

“They increasingly look like out of touch celebrities, tax-funded Kardashians. If they cling on to their tax breaks, secrecy and wealth they'll be turfed out sooner than might be expected.”