The British monarchy isn’t in immediate danger of collapse, but its stability feels shakier after the recent fall from grace of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. Once Prince Andrew, Duke of York, he’s now been formally stripped of all royal titles, honours, and privileges by King Charles III.

The decision follows renewed scrutiny of his links to Jeffrey Epstein and fresh attention from Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, in which she repeats her allegations of sexual abuse, claims Andrew continues to deny. He’s also been told to vacate his longtime residence at Royal Lodge, Windsor Great Park, and will move to a smaller home on the Sandringham estate, supported by a private allowance from the King.

Such decisive action against a senior royal is almost unprecedented in modern times and shows how determined the King is to protect the monarchy’s credibility. Yet it also exposes the institution’s vulnerability. Public trust, especially among younger generations, is fragile, and every scandal chips away at the mystique that once shielded the Crown. For many, Andrew’s case reinforces the perception of an outdated system struggling to live by the standards the public expects.

Still, the monarchy endures through continuity, service, and symbolism. Charles’s measured reforms and the steadfast popularity of the Prince and Princess of Wales give the institution breathing room. But it must keep evolving, showing that no one is above accountability. If the Crown can embody integrity and relevance rather than privilege alone, it may yet sustain its place in a changing Britain.