I rarely have time to read my wife's magazines.

Lol my wife is mesmerized by this royal stuff idk

Can't stand the "royal families" nothing royal about them. They are just men and women like you and me.
Lots of history of them doing not so good things over the years if you do some searching....

I can't speak for the states but for Canada our history is very very tied to the monarchy. If you ask me it calls back to a simpler time where the monarchs were the original celebrities and they still have that celeb following. I don't really get it but my mum loves checking out the royalty and really get a kick out of it. When we were in London it was cool to check out the extravagant palace and jewels so there's that too.

I do not understand the interest in anyone who is always in the limelight. I for one could care less about Kim Kardashian's latest outfit, who Talor Swift is dating, or the dress that is going to be worn at the Royal wedding.

Other counties have royals to gossip about. We have Hollywood.

I don’t get it either. I suppose a lot of girls want to be a princess. Maybe that ties into it somehow. As a Texan the whole concept of royalty is just foreign.

Just people in the public spotlight...celebrities...humans love to watch what others in that position do, the drama, the pomp and circumstance.

At least there is a lot of history and tradition in the UK. I took some tours when I was there a few years ago, some neat stuff! But these days it's just another celebrity, like a Hollywood actor, pretending to be something bigger.

If you're asking for my opinion, the people that REALLY get into that stuff just don't have enough going on in their own lives. It's easier to watch others "do" while you sit and do nothing.

I've discussed this with my girlfriend many times - it's the pageantry, the tradition, and the family aspect. I understand it.

When I was in London, it was pretty cool checking out all of the royal stuff. I've still got a nice wooden Buckingham Palace pasta spoon to remind me!

That's kind of harsh! Are you a sports fan in any way? I mean...do you think the entire populace of England have nothing going on in their own lives?

Tradition means a lot to people.

Me too. I would like to have enough money so I would not have to worry about the things that I worry about now. The schooling of my children, rising gas prices, etc. I do not need the fame. I would not need everyone to take a personal interest in everything I do. Whatever is going on in the life of a celebrity does not affect my life. Its amazing how much some people get so wrapped up into things like that. Perfect example. A lot of people in society thought that Jersey Shore was a great show.

I see royalty every time I open my wallet.

It's not enough that they are glorified welfare recipients, their mugs are on our money too!!

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Man you were quick with that edit before I could edit mine

Was going to edit or emphasize the "REALLY" get into that stuff.

And I think the same applies to those who REALLY get into sports, yeah.

Are we talking about Royal Madness?

All I know is, Kaneda wouldn't have a successful podcast if everybody wasn't obsessed with pinballs' royal families. It's pretty much the same thing.

Who is Kaneda?

es·cap·ism
əˈskāpˌizəm/Submit
noun
the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy.
synonyms: fantasy, fantasizing, daydreaming, daydreams, reverie; imagination, flight(s) of fancy, pipe dreams, wishful thinking, woolgathering; informalpie in the sky
"romance novels offer a form of escapism that many people thoroughly enjoy"

One word:
Romance

chronicles of judah channel on YT has an interesting take on the royal family that you don't hear on the MSM

Because people are bored with their own lives...that's why they care so much about royalty and celebrities.

There is always a chance they might get their heads lopped off. Keeps me fascinated.

LTG : )

The fascination isn’t with the public, in general. It’s with the media and the elites who run it. We just have to watch what they give us. Most Americans see it on TV and believe it must be a big deal if it’s on TV, so then it becomes a big deal. If treating people with respect and kindness were made to be a big deal on TV, then people would make that a big deal, too.

That means you do care, even just a little!

I like the Queen, her outfits are always beautiful.
I find it interesting looking at how coins have been updated to reflect her aging.

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It seems like monarchies tend to be romanticized here in US movies and media. Kings & queens, knights, princes, and pricesses. Heck, a lot of Disney movies have monarchies in them.

Has anyone see the shows "Victoria" or "The Crown"? I found them interesting--they detail/dramatize the succession and rise of Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II.

As for media hullabaloo and celebrity gossip, no thanks.

The only crown I care about is Crown Royal!

I thought this was going to be about the recent fascination in putting purple/uv LEDs in games.

The fascination with royalty is similar to the fascination with actors and actresses. The same way people line up for hours to watch them arrive at the academy awards.

Basically they have no life of their own, so they think by latching on to somebody elses fame, it may in some way make them more whole.

What really fascinates me is they will give a knighthood to somebody that has probably never even wielded a sword.

i just keep up on which size implants pamela is getting installed !

I'm guessing in part this thread was started when you realized Blue Bloods would not be shown last night and it was replaced by some stupid show about the topic this thread is about. Kind of pissed me off too. That's no way to follow Hawaii 5-0. What a letdown.

Here in the UK, we're just checking how The American Experiment goes for another few centuries, then maybe we'll do something similar and retire our royals. For the moment, I don't think we're too keen to have a President. Can't think why.

cause the queen loves to eat “spotted dick”

Her Majesty would not be amused by that ribald comment. I was though.

unless its the king of payne, i could care less

What is this?! My g friend always takes my cash! Here is N. America, we have our own king..he gets a lot of press/TV time too..

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That's entertainment.

I'd take the Queen and her brood over the Kartrashians.

Famous for NOTHING! (Besides sex tapes, sex changes and promiscuous sex in general)

I think people want to daydream a little too much and end up getting lost in what is real and what is not. Now if all those people would just spend half the time they spend on dreaming on things that are a little more important (family) what a difference it could make. It’s good to dream but only after a good day of work, or if you’re retired.

Hey, the Queen was 92 today!
Saw it on the news.

I love being part of the Commonwealth!
GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!

I would have picked you as more of a Hutt River Province personality type.

Me too. But there ya go

Well may we say God save the Queen because nothing will save the banana republicans.

I have the utmost respect for John Montagu, fourth Earl of Sandwich.

At least it isn't a divorcee like Edward VIII, that only lasted 35 years.

LTG : )