Reader Request Week 2023 #8: The British Head of StateJust in time for tomorrow’s coronation, this question from Miles B:I’m British, and I’m curious what you (Americans in general, but obviously you in particular) make of the way we determine our head of state? For those of you who might be unclear about this, the head of state of the United Kingdom is the reigning monarch, who as of this moment is Charles III. I can’t say how most Americans feel about this whole thing, but if I had to guess, I’d say we mostly consider the British monarchy as entertainment, and have done for years now. Every generation we get a new set of royals to enjoy, complete with their scandals and nonsense, and it’s mostly benign and pointless fun. Not how I would do it, but it’s not up me, so you do your bad self, UK.

Source: The Guardian May 06, 2023 08:52 UTC