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June
12, 2000
LONDON,
JUNE 11 (AP) - A new opinion poll indicates overwhelming public support
for Queen Elizabeth It's social meeting with Camilla Parker Bowles, but
suggests less than half favor a marriage between Prince Charles and his
longtime love.
The
51-year-old prince has said repeatedly that he has no intention
of remarrying, even though Princess Diana was killed nearly three years
ago and Parker Bowles, 52, is divorced.
But
that has not stemmed speculation, especially following the queen's
attendance at a party last week at Charles' country house, where she
chatted with Parker Bowles for the first time in years.
The
queen's change of heart toward her son's relationship, which began
in adultery while he was married to Princess Diana, won the approval of 72
percent of those asked in a MORI poll published in The Sunday Telegraph.
Asked
whether the couple should marry or continue their relationship
outside marriage, 44 percent said they should marry - down from 49 percent
in November - and 31 percent said they shouldn't.
Asked
if Charles should become king if he is married to Parker Bowles,
57 percent said yes - down from 61 percent in November - and 38 percent
said no.
To
the prospect of Parker Bowles as queen, 71 percent said no and 24
percent said yes.
Questions
about what events Parker Bowles should attend with Charles
indicated support for her attendance at such social occasions as horse
races -79 percent- and Prince William's birthday -
67 percent- but not official engagements like the Opening of Parliament -
37 percent.
Market and Opinion Research International questioned 621 adults by telephone June 8-9. The margin of error is 3 percent.
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