why does america not have a king or queen?

@rubylights Said

by who, though? do they get it from the peoples' taxes?

@alexkidd Said

only partially,
say the queen, she has a lot of independent wealth (however questionable the historical source of that wealth)
but she also is technically the head of state and as such taxes pay for her duty in that regards and gives her a considerable wage, as well as paying for security etc.
her part is meeting foreign leaders and having tea or what not.

so a LOT of money gets spent on the royal family,
but not to pay for her jewels or fancy hats.

@rubylights Said

oh, i see. thanks for clearing that up. it does all seem rather pointless to me, though...

@CaLyPsO Said

Personally the U.K. would be lost without them ...the tourism itself brings in more than u or I could ever begin to imagine and they play there part diplomatically although sometimes not so great lol

As for why they don't have them ..well they did but a war was fought for independence from the crown and it's been that way ever since.

@gakINGKONG Said

Are the children of Diana and Charles up for the job?

@CaLyPsO Said

I actually think yes they are as they are certainly more well liked and seen more as approachable people which I think for the monarchy to survive is needed .