I wonder why the Royal Family is such a subject of derision. I, as a Canadian, am deeply offended. The Queen is our Head of State. Prince Charles was one of the first advocates for environmental concerns. Yet the traditions of the family seem to be mocked at every opportunity. The family serves as an example of what thoughtful intelligent people should strive to do and when they fail, as we all do on occasion, they provide an opportunity to discuss our values. The amount of focus they bring to worthwhile causes is critical to society moving forward with compassion.