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!
Quoted from ReplayRyan: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.
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.