By Anthony Bond PUBLISHED: 06:09 EST, 10 June 2012 | UPDATED: 11:47 EST, 11 June 2012 Prince Charles is the people's choice to succeed the Queen and take over the throne as King, a poll has revealed. Before the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, William was the country's preferred choice to be the next king. But in a dramatic shift of mood, Charles is now considered to be the best person to take over the throne. Popular: Prince Charles is the people's choice to succeed the Queen and take over the throne as King, a poll has revealed. He is pictured paying a moving tribute to 'Mummy' after Monday's Diamond Jubilee concert
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44 per cent of people polled want Prince Charles to be king compared to 38 per cent for Prince William
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Prince Charles' witty speech in praise of his mother at the close of the Diamond Jubilee Concert may have boosted his popularity
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Poll also reveals that William remains as popular as the Queen with 86 per cent of people saying they are an asset to the royal family
As he drew to a close, he led the audience in giving three cheers for the Queen, before kissing her hand affectionately and adding: ‘So Your Majesty we offer you our humble duty and with it three resounding cheers for our Majesty @placeholder!’