"Prince Andrew was forced to step down from public duties due to his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and allegations of sexual assault, which he settled out of court."

Source: BBC Newsnight Interview

"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals, citing intense media intrusion and a lack of support from the institution. Their subsequent interviews and documentaries have caused a major public rift within the family."

Source: Oprah Interview

"As the historical head of the British Empire, the monarchy faces increasing calls to formally apologize for its role in the slave trade and to address the issue of reparations for former colonies."

Source: Royal Tours / News Reports

"King Charles's primary charity, The Prince's Foundation, faced a police investigation over allegations that a Saudi donor was offered a knighthood in exchange for donations."

Source: The Sunday Times

"The family's wealth, derived from ancient duchies and the semi-public Crown Estate, is a source of controversy. Their tax exemptions and the cost of the monarchy to the taxpayer are subjects of constant public debate."

Source: The Guardian

"While constitutionally required to remain neutral, King Charles has a long history of privately lobbying government ministers on issues he cares about, particularly the environment, a practice critics call unconstitutional interference."

Source: "Black Spider" Memos

"The very existence of a hereditary monarchy in a modern democracy is a persistent debate, with republican movements in the UK and Commonwealth realms questioning its continued relevance and cost."

Source: YouGov Polls