This article shows a few things. The writer has little clue or idea about history and how the Monarch works. The Quaeen remains head of state, is the richest landowner on the planet owning one sixth, and the family support the longevity of the line. Since 1650 and the Glorious Revolution the Britsh monarch has been at the centre of everything good that came to th work, the rule of law, the Industrial Revolution. . I would be interested if the author has ever visited the UK. The issue with Merkle is she is also ignorant of hisoty, disrespectful of a lineage of more than 1200 years. To make out America with 300 years of history is the yardtick by which society and the world at large should measure a great nation is misplaced. The US know little about sovereignty. This is an ignorant piece lacking facts, historical contect and relevance. Pure speculation and aimed at damaging a sovereign nation.