[Tom4784]

Americans put too much weight on the 'power' of the Royal Family, any power they possess is purely symbolic and like others have said in the thread the royals are merely figureheads for tourists to go mad over. The Queen's titles haven't had any significant meaning since long before we were all born.

You can't really bemoan us for an old system that has lost all relevance in today's world when in America for someone to stand a decent chance of getting elected President they have to be Christian. I'd say that's more of an issue then a figurehead institution.