If Britain has become a quaint spectacle, a licensed and pensioned relief from the modern world, a Ruritania for condescending delectation, the monarchy is the special article for the customers with Diners cards.

• 如果说，英国已变成一处古色古香的奇景，一个拥有营业执照并靠年金维持的、远离现代世界的消遣之地，一个提供低等乐趣的想象中的王国，那么，君主制对持有信用卡的观光者来说，则是一种特殊的观赏物。