"The former prince and his wife have tarnished how the institution is viewed by many - and given perfect fuel for abolitionists"
"In over 50 years observing the British monarchy, I have never seen such hostility - even loathing - of the royal family as I've witnessed over the past few weeks."
"The shaming and banishment from public life of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - formerly Prince Andrew - has been unanimously cheered."
"BBC audiences burst into enthusiastic applause at news of his downfall, and callers to broadcast phone-ins have been vicious about him and, by association, the royals."
Former Prince Andrew and his wife have tarnished the British monarchy's reputation and provided ammunition for abolitionists. Public reaction has become intensely hostile, reaching levels of loathing not seen in decades. The shaming and banishment of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor—formerly Prince Andrew—has been met with widespread public cheering. BBC audiences applauded news of his downfall, and callers to phone-ins have expressed vicious anger toward him and, by association, the royals. The episode has deepened scrutiny of the institution and strengthened calls for reevaluating its role.
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