Why are there still kings and queens in this world?
Because our psyche cries out for them. If Windsor were not available to us vicariously, we would have to go to Hollywood and hire a substitute pair today.
As opposed to a dictator for life, like Idi Amin, or more recently, Xi Jin Ping?
There is a BIG difference between an absolute monarchy and a CONSTITUTIONAL monarchy. In case you weren’t aware, the UK is the latter.
Why are there still kings and queens in this world?
Most of the UKers love their royalty.
The other UKers love hating their royalty.
Tradition is important in any society, and that’s theirs. The Brits love their monarchy so let them have it. It’s not our business.
And at this point in time, seeing who’s in the White House, our method might not be any better.