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The occasion you mentioned took place at The Royal Institute of British Architects. There were no empty seats in the auditorium as a planned boycott of Prince Charles' speech fizzled.
One woman shouted "Abolish the monarchy" as Prince Charles and his wife Duchess Camilla left the auditorium. One architect stood up and shouted No in reply.
As long as the British Monarchy enjoys more than 75 pc approval and the politicians discredit themselves with a very generous payment and allowances, I see neither the need nor the danger of an abolition of the Monarchy.