Why do Americans have a love affair with the British Royal Family? In modern times, a large number of Americans seem to love the Royal Family of Britain.  Queen Victoria was the namesake of the Victorian Period that stretched its styles and values across the Atlantic to America.  A twice-divorced American woman, Wallis Simpson, was so enthralled by British royalty that she married King Edward VIII (you know, the one who had to abdicate his throne for marrying a divorcee).  … Continue reading →