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Since the Andrew drama all began last year, or shall we say, erupted last year, I feel like many people have been quick to comment on the future of the monarchy. And many people, unsurprisingly, have questioned whether the Royal Family will survive such scandals.

While, of course, I understand why these feelings and questions were floating around most of our heads, I beg to differ these days. Yes, the scandals surrounding Andrew - which I have covered time and time again - damaged the monarchy, but I do not think it has brought it to its knees.

At least, certainly not after this week.

I actually think more and more people are actually coming out in their droves to show support for the monarchy.

Just take Princess Catherine's trip to Italy this week. There were literally hundreds of people, waving and cheering and just wanting to catch a glimpse of the princess.

In fact, there were so many people that Catherine told one member of the Italian public that it made her feel "emotional".

That's not a sign of dwindling support for the Royal Family to me.

Then we had King Charles' outing in London this week, which saw him visit Golders Green in north London, where two Jewish men were stabbed last month.

The poignant visit saw the King met with widespread support, with crowds literally filling the streets to catch a glimpse of him.

Again, I don't think this would happen if the monarchy were about to fall once and for all.

Yes, I am not denying that Andrew - and the scandals that come with him regarding his ex-friendship with Epstein - haven't tarnished the image of the monarchy. Of course they have.

But I don't think Andrew, who has always denied wrongdoing and accusations, has damaged the monarchy so much that it just cannot survive.

In fact, I think it is both surviving and beginning to thrive, with Andrew's exile in Norfolk and from royal life allowing this to happen.

The King took actions against Andrew, such as stripping his titles and Royal Lodge home, to save the monarchy at the end of last year. And I would argue that not only is our 77-year-old monarch saving the Firm, but he is leading it towards a successful future.