Obviously, there's a general sentiment that most here (including myself) won't watch the coronation. OK; fine.
But let's not debase a culture simply because we don't agree with it. The Royals mean much to many people in England, and around the world. That's fine by me; they can have their affinity for the Crown as much as I can choose to not be interested. I don't look down on that culture just because I don't subscribe to it.
Further, I can separate the man from the mission, so to speak. I don't care for the Prince; I'm not impressed with the King to be. But that does not mean I don't appreciate the historical significance of the Crown and some of the good people who've worn it. Queen Elizabeth was generally a well-liked Royal and promoted an even balance of civility and "rule". I liked QE. Admittedly, QE "ruled" in a time when there was a much lower concern for the form of governing monarchy; the system is pretty much ceremonial now. Gone are the days of the Crown actually "ruling" over the people in GB. Further, whereas many centuries ago, it was very difficult for anyone to get out from under the thumb of the ruling class, it's not been an issue for the last 100 years or so. If you don't want to live under the Crown, then pick up and leave to another country; it's not like you're stuck with no choice today. The faces change with time, not unlike our Office of the President. I can respect the Office though I may or may not like the person holding it at the time. Same goes for the Crown.
The reality is that the Crown means many things to many people. I don't have to disparage the Royals or the Brits simply because I don't want to live under that monarchy. Nor do I look down on some of the people of GB simply because they choose to embrace the Crown; perhaps they appreciate the history and find the pomp and circumstance appealing. I can assure you with 100% certainty I don't want other people looking at the Kardashians, Nicki Minaj, or Cardi B and then judging me for living in the States.
