Just 16 percent said he was doing badly. A royal source exclusively told us: "The King has benefited from looking visible, disciplined and unflustered at a time when the monarchy needed steadiness. People can see the work, from diplomacy to the finances, and that matters." The source added: "His illness has also brought a note of sympathy without removing the sense that he is still carrying out the job, with his cancer battle basically boosting support from him across Britain and the Commonwealth. For many people, that combination has made him seem more human and more determined."