Most Brits want Camilla to stay away from Di memorial service

As Princess Dianas tenth death anniversary draws near, a new poll has found that a majority of people still think that it would be inappropriate for Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, to attend the memorial service for the late royal.

London, Aug 6 : As Princess Diana's tenth death anniversary draws near, a new poll has found that a majority of people still think that it would be "inappropriate" for Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, to attend the memorial service for the late royal.

Though the Duchess' popularity has improved ever since she married Prince Charles in 2005, the poll found that 54 percent would still not be an appropriate presence at the service to be held on August 31.

However, the Duchess does have her supporters, for 39 per cent feel that she should attend, reports the Daily Mail.

Of the sexes, women at 61 percent, are the ones who feel that Camilla should stay away from the service, shows the ICM survey.

The poll comes as Prince Charles is said to have insisted that his wife, often described by Diana as the reason for the collapse of their marriage, be at his side in the Guards Chapel at Wellington Barracks in London.

The Guards Chapel is also where Camilla married her first husband, Captain Andrew Parker Bowles, in 1973.

The poll also showed that support for Prince Charles' elder son William is particularly strong, with most Britons for the first time wanting the crown to pass to the young royal rather than his father when the Queen dies or decides to abdicate.

The feeling is particularly strong among young people and women, with some 71 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds and 57 per cent of women wanting William to become the next king.

ANI