Boris Johnson: Americans secretly still want to be ruled by our Queen

The Mayor of London suggested the country’s fascination with Britain’s Royal Family reveals a hidden wish to be reunited with their previous colonial rulers.

Risking a diplomatic controversy, the Tory politician made the tongue-in-cheek remarks during his current week-long trip to the United States.

Mr Johnson, who is regularly tipped to replace David Cameron as the Conservative Party’s leader, fielded three questions on the monarchy during his weekly LBC Radio show – hosted from New York City .... http://www.express.co.uk