The Royal Family have traditionally abided by the saying ‘never complain, never explain’, meaning that they stay quiet rather than seek to defend or explain themselves or their actions. Do you think the Royal Family should or should not continue to follow this mantra?

The Royal Family have traditionally abided by the saying ‘never complain, never explain’, meaning that they stay quiet rather than seek to defend or explain themselves or their actions. Do you think the Royal Family should or should not continue to follow this mantra? Published on 29 March 2022 → Survey conducted on 29 March 2022 on 3691 GB adults

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Gender

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They definitely should

18%

They probably should

27%

They probably should not

22%

They definitely should not

15%

Don’t know

17%

They definitely should

18%

They probably should

27%

They probably should not

22%

They definitely should not

15%

Don’t know

17%

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