“A better enterprise - to have invited England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales to become the 51st, 52nd, 53rd and 54th States.”
Or to retain their own sovereignty. And besides, the US Constitution does not allow for the recognition of royalty. These countries have too many traditions and too deep of a history. They need to remain independent.
****the US Constitution does not allow for the recognition of royalty.****
I was being silly - but your point is a good one.
The Pompous one, the Kennedys, Clintons, Career Congress, media, & academia aristocracy need a similar reminder.