Princess Catherine has lost her long-held position as the nation's favorite royal, with a new poll placing Prince William at the top of the monarchy's popularity rankings, RadarOnline.com can reveal.

Catherine, 43, who married William, also 43, in 2011, has consistently been one of the most admired members of the royal family, often compared to Princess Diana for her warmth and connection to the public. Article continues below advertisement

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But after years of leading popularity surveys, she has now been overtaken by her husband, who secured the highest approval ratings in a new nationwide poll.

A source close to the family said: "William has always been well liked, but this year he's shown a different side

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