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    Americans left the British crown behind centuries ago. Why are they still so fascinated by royalty?

    by Deepti Hajela Feb 09, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: AP2011

    The pomp, the glamour, the conflicts, the characters: When it comes to Britain's royal family, Americans can't seem to get enough. Through weddings, divorces, births, deaths, they've been invested in it all. That was evident this week following the announcement of King Charles III's treatment for cancer.

    While, yes, the got its start in 1776 by rejecting royalty as a form of governance — and fighting a war to get away from

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