Prince Edward’s impressive rise has taken everyone by surprise: Once one of the least noticed members of the Royal Family, the King’s younger brother has quietly undergone a remarkable transformation—and figures show he is now rivaling King Charles in popularity. Since 2019, Prince Edward’s popularity rating has surged by 32 points—an impressive figure, double the growth seen by King Charles or Princess Anne. However, the real surprise lies in when public opinion began to shift, as well as the deeply personal royal events that fueled his remarkable comeback.
The King’s younger brother has become the royal family’s most successful rising star © UK Press via Getty Images The Duke of Edinburgh shuffled down a rung…