Why are Americans so obsessed with the royals anyway?

I'll tell you what I want what I really really want No Images? Click here       This week, we looked at the royal family, or rather, Americans’ outright obsession with them. As Caroline Bologna reported: “The British royal family has long been a source of fascination for Americans. They grace our tabloid covers and drive page views for websites. The sartorial choices of the Duchess of Cambridge ― and now Meghan Markle ― are seemingly endless fashion blog fodder. And then, of course, there are the big events. Nearly 23 million U.S. viewers watched the coverage of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s 2011 wedding. An estimated 33.2 million people in the U.S. watched Princess Diana’s funeral in 1997, and around 17 million tuned in to see her 1981 wedding to Prince Charles. ‘I think it’s fair to say that the American people are quite fond of the royal family,’ then-President Barack Obama remarked during a 2015 Oval Office meeting with Prince Charles. ‘They like them much better than they like their own politicians.’ The interest extends all the way to Queen Elizabeth. Season two, episode one of Netflix’s “The Crown” attracted three million viewers in the U.S., according to Nielsen.   But why are Americans so fascinated with British monarchs and their relatives? We spoke to psychologists and royal family experts to find out.”   Do English better     What to watch on Netflix if you like 'Friends'   If you were an American living in the 1990s, chances are you have a soft spot for “Friends.” While it’s good for a laugh, it IS a bit dated thanks to scores of homophobic jokes and Joey’s pervy ways, among other reasons. But sometimes you just want a laugh, which is where we come in. Todd van Luling rounded up 7 other shows you can stream on Netflix that’ll give you a good chuckle. Long read we're loving: A lot of famous people have died in public places, most notably hotels. We interviewed experts and tour guides alike to find out more about why people stay in places where famous people have died. READ MORE ABOUT SO-CALLED DARK TOURISM HERE Get more cultured: On Aziz Ansari And Sex That Feels Violating Even When It’s Not Criminal It’s Weird That American Restaurants Serve Ice Water In Winter 8 Lesser-Known U.S. Natural Treasures To Visit In 2018    .     No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love: HuffPost Must Reads. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe    . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe