The British monarchy has indeed fared better than many of its continental counterparts, but the evidence of monarchy itself being outdated and antiquated institution is readily demonstrable with cartography.
Imagine maps of Europe in 1822, 1922 and 2022 showing the parts of the continent under monarchy in a single color. In 1822, only Switzerland solidly stands out like some lone island in a sea of royal blue stretching from Iberia to Siberia. In 1922, royal blue is confined to most of the Balkans and along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts (excepting Portugal, and France). By 2022, the enduring remnants of royal blue are confined to the map's western fringes.
The new King's desire to refresh, trim and modernize is likely due to his own keen awareness that the institution, where it survives in the West, is a ceremonial relic in the blurry backdrop of people's busy lives. The monarchy is no longer necessary for modern everyday life to go on much as it has heretofore.
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