Actually, it is rather simple. First we are talking about history. The royalty go back many centuries to the days of William The Conqueror. Then there is the tourist factor. I have been to the gates of Buckingham Palace in London a few times. If you look left and you look right, the chances are pretty darn good that your fellow tourists will be Americans trying to peek through those gates. We, here in Canada love the queen & her family (well, most of us do) & we are very proud to be part of the Commonwealth. Our ties have & still are pretty close.
