She might have the voice of an angel, but more than 60 per cent of Gen Z think Adele is fit to be Queen, according to research.

The Someone Like You hitmaker joins Stormzy, Sir David Attenborough and Dame Judi Dench on the list of public figures young Brits would like to see rule Britain.

It comes as a study of 2,206 adults by SEGA Europe Limited suggests shifting tides in the attitudes of younger generations toward the British monarchy.

Data suggests that a third (36 per cent) of youngsters support a more democratic approach, where the next King or Queen is an elected figurehead.

Among the most popular choices are broadcasting legend Sir David Attenborough (22 per cent), actress extraordinaire Dame Judi Dench (16 per cent) and Adele (60 per cent).

Grime superstar Stormzy and former England captain David Beckham also made the list, with 48 per cent and 55 per cent respectively. 

Research found that while 63 per cent of 18 to 21-year-olds still see value in having a monarchy, only 23 per cent think it should follow the British line of succession. 

More than two-thirds (64 per cent) of Gen Z say Charles' youngest son, the Montecito-based Duke of Sussex, should be King ahead of Prince William.

But the study found that Gen Z's vision of the monarchy isn't entirely about doing away with tradition.

Almost half (49 per cent) of respondents said the British Royal family was the most prestigious royal institution in the world.

Two out of five admitted they are not knowledgeable about the history of the Royal Family, with more than half wanting more lessons about it in schools.

And 42 per cent of the reality-TV loving youngsters said they would want to watch a Keeping Up the Kardashians style show about the everyday lives of the Windsors.

The new study comes after a YouGov poll last year found nearly 40 per cent of Generation Z were in favour of abolishing the monarchy.

Some 38 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds wanted to replace the Crown with an elected head of state, while around a third of Gen Z back the Royal Family.

About a third of Gen Z backed the Royal Family, while another 30 per cent said they did not know.

The survey for the April 2023 episode of BBC's Panorama also revealed that King Charles enjoys wide support across all age groups in Britain, with 58 per cent in favour and 26 per cent against.

And among the oldest group of those 65 and over, 78 per cent backed the monarchy while just 15 per cent wanted it abolished.

he study revealed that Gen-Z places a premium on empathy, kindness and humility - characteristics they believe are key to a successful monarch. 

While King Charles is seen by three out of five Britons as possessing the traits of a good ruler, The Duke of Sussex's openness, compassion and perceived relatability makes him an option that young adults believe could resonate with their values.