What Happens If Britain Abolishes the Monarchy?

There’s no shortage of royal events on the horizon, and Richard and Emily are here to cover them all, and more, in this week’s episode of Catching Up with the Royals.

With Trooping the Colour 2026 fast approaching, we go behind the pomp and pageantry of the nearly 280-year-old royal tradition that celebrates the monarch’s official birthday. Richard and Emily explore the fascinating history and enduring legacy of one of the most iconic events in the royal calendar, while asking whether ceremonies like this still have a place in modern Britain.

Speaking of shaking things up, we tackle a controversial viewer question: what would happen if Britain abolished the monarchy? Richard and Emily discuss the political, cultural, and economic ripple effects that could be felt across the UK (and around the world) if the royal family became private citizens, and debate whether Britain would be better off as a republic.

With Royal Ascot and Wimbledon just around the corner, we also examine the royal family's long-standing connection to sport and ask whether the Windsors might be the most competitive family in the world. Plus, after answering a viewer question about the wedding of Prince William and Princess Catherine in a previous episode, we turn our attention to another unforgettable royal marriage: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding. Emily shares what it was really like to attend one of the most talked-about royal events of the modern era.

To round off the episode, we separate fact from fiction by exploring some of the most enduring myths and superstitions surrounding the British royal family. From royal rules and traditions to long-standing legends, Richard and Emily reveal what you should, and shouldn’t, believe about life inside the House of Windsor.

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