Indeed, whether the monarchy will survive in Nepal is anyone's guess.

Many observers believe that had Victor Emmanuel abdicated sooner, the monarchy might have survived.

And unless the trend is halted, and Charles and Diana's marriage saved, the monarchy may not survive.

King Farouk assumed the monarchy would survive the turmoil because it could count on the support of the Egyptian Army.

Charles the Second (1630-85) created the post of Raven Master to keep nine ravens in the Tower to ensure the monarchy survived.

Instead, the debate here seemed to be shifting ever further into questions of what role the royal family serves and whether the monarchy can survive past the reign of Queen Elizabeth.

The outcome could decide whether Nepal's monarchy will survive.

Assuming the monarchy survives, power will have to be passed within the next decade to a new royal generation.

George VI, a shy man, was terrified of his new position and many feared that the monarchy would not survive into the next decade.

It never intended to see the monarchy survive.