'Let Charles and Camilla marry'

Public support has grown for the Prince of Wales marrying his long-term companion Camilla Parker Bowles, a poll has found.

The survey showed that 40 per cent of those interviewed would accept such a marriage, but only if Mrs Parker Bowles was not crowned Queen when Charles became King.

The survey for Channel 4 News is the latest in a series of polls published since the Queen Mother's death showing greater tolerance for the relationship. It marks a six per cent increase in support for a Charles-Camilla marriage over the last two years.

The survey also showed that 52 per cent of people interviewed wanted the monarchy left as it is, although 35 per cent thought it should be "kept, but radically reformed". One in 10 believed the monarchy should be abolished.

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