‘Queen’s English’ Is Britain’s Most-Attractive Accent: Survey

Couples and tourists stroll along the South Bank in London, England, in this file photo. Received Pronunciation, or the 'Queen's English,' has been ranked the most attractive accent in a survey of British people by dating website eHarmony. Mike Stezycki/Unsplash

The “Queen’s English” is the most attractive accent to British people, according to a survey commissioned by the dating website eHarmony.

Also known as Received Pronunciation (RP), the accent is considered the standard form of spoken British English.