@eurocelticyankee,
<Even though they are racists and antisemites, you say.....you are willing to overlook such "peculiarities".
Joe(interesting case of myopia you have there)Nation.">
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Look, the way I look at it, the Monarchy is a source of terrific entertainment....they are not the brightest people in the world and the Queen is known for her incuriousness. Each of us is bias/prejudice to one degree or another...it's one of human nature's flaws; also, one would expect Royalty to be different, to actually feel they're better than the rest of us although, without their wealth and prestige, they're just like the rest of us. I admired Diana, and it's fascinating to follow the actions the British Royal Family. I would wish the Monarchy would skip Charles and Camilla and allow William and Kate to rule instead.
I have always been fascinated by Royalty....