Commonwealth countries wern't the only ones closely watching the Queen's Diamond Jubilee over the past four days.
Americans are renowned for their love affair with the British Royal family.
That might seem ironic, given the symbolism of aristocracy, royalty, and colonisation are in stark contrast to the American values of capitalism, democracy, and freedom.
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So what's behind the obsession?
Is it a throwback to their own colonial history? Or are they falling for just another celebrity family? Channel 4 News' Matt Frei reports.
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