Canadians uninterested in King Charles’ coronation, British monarchy, survey suggests

Canadians uninterested in King Charles’ coronation, British monarchy, survey suggestsMONTREAL — New polling results suggest Canadians are largely indifferent to King Charles, and more than half believe his May 6 coronation is the right time for the country to reconsider its ties with the monarchy. The web survey of 1,544 adults released Tuesday by market research firm Leger indicates many Canadians are greeting the ascension of Charles to the throne with a shrug. Only 13 per cent of those surveyed said they felt a personal attachment to the monarchy, compared with 81 per cent who didn't. King Charles' coronation will take place May 6 at Westminster Abbey and will be marked by a procession, a concert at Windsor Castle and other events. While 44 per cent of respondents said they were aware of the event, 73 per cent said they weren't interested.