People in Lincoln believe the former Prince Andrew has caused irrevocable damage to the Royal Family’s reputation following his arrest, but there is, it seems, little appetite for the monarchy to be abolished.
Following Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office, there have been some calls for the country to reconsider the role of the crown.
But in Lincoln city centre this morning many people still supported the monarchy’s role in British society.
Third-year university student Freya Walker, 21, said she believed King Charles and the rest of the Royal Family are beneficial to the country.
The 21-year-old said: “I think the royal family makes a lot of money for the UK, from tourism and things like that – although I don’t think they really have much say in what goes on in how the countries run anymore. “
Steven Wright, 61, also still holds high regards for the royals, stating: “I think [what’s happened with Andrew] is going to hurt them hard, but for me as a common person, I love the royal family.
“I think they bring so much into the country. And they’re born into it, they would never choose to do it so I think we owe them a little.”
He pointed out that scandals had always been synonymous with the Royal Family but said it was “more prominent now because of social media”.
Another Lincolnshire resident Michael Mayfield said: “The big question is, if there was wrong-doing, did the King know about it? If he did and if he turned a blind eye, then the whole lot should go.”
Mr Mountbatten-Windsor has denied all wrong-doing.
