Anti-monarchy group 'Republic' stages Jubilee protest on the banks of the Thames

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49. My theory

The US was founded because they wanted to break away from the monarchy. The UK has almost always lived under the monarchy and it was a source of strength for them during certain times (WW II). I think there is a profound difference of thought that is pummeled into their heads from the first day of school. People like what is familiar to them, what they grew up with.

I also see a lot of American exceptionalism where a lot of Americans think their brand of democracy is the only "right" kind, the 'best in the world' and they still have a hankering to impose it on everyone else. It's a deep ideological divide.

As a Canadian, I have no issues with the monarchy as it is currently. I think the pros and cons make it a wash. So long as the family wants to continue, I don't see it as an issue.