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A new poll suggests Canadians’ desire to sever formal ties to the throne is waning, with the royal pregnancy getting the credit — even as those who consider it an “outmoded relic” hold steady.

A poll conducted by Forum Research for the National Post found just over a third of respondents (36%) are in favour of abolishing the monarchy in Canada upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II, down from 43% a year ago. Accordingly, opposition to scrapping the monarchy has grown, from 43% in 2011 to 46% today.

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Interest in abolishing it is highest among men (42%), those earning $60,000 to $80,000 (42%), Quebecers (58%), NDP supporters (42%), Catholics (42%), and the non-religious (46%).

“It is remarkable what a royal tummy-bump can do to public attitudes,” said Lorne Bozinoff, president of Forum Research, who considers the glowing press around Prince William and his wife, Kate, to be the driving force behind the bump in support. “It’s the fairy tale: prince marries a commoner romance. It’s all out of central casting.”