Queen Elizabeth II of the U.K. has passed away at 96, having reigned for close 70 years.

A statement from Buckingham Palace:https://t.co/2x2oD289nL

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022

Americans spend a lot of time obsessing over the British Royal Family as the OG global celebrities, and although Buck offers condolences, of course, he’s trying to understand why this has the impact that it does on people.

The sports world reacts to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. She was 96 years old.https://t.co/0s8zPAtSMe

— OutKick (@Outkick) September 8, 2022

To Buck, the fact this is the biggest story worldwide reminded him of a Parks and Rec episode, with the outpouring of love for a diminutive equine.

But Clay is embarrassed to admit how much he cares. See, there’s the conflict!

“17.1 million people watched Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sit down with Oprah last night.” –@ClayTravis pic.twitter.com/oeYQrzBNnu

— OutKick (@Outkick) March 9, 2021

If anybody needs a Royal Family expert guest, Clay’s ready to come on while drinking a Pimm’s Cup and pretending he’s at Wimbledon.

“Harry and Megan are entering the transfer portal as they have decided they don’t want to members of the Royal Family. I don’t know what’s going on with Megan but it’s weird.”—@ClayTravis pic.twitter.com/vrSGV4MbEb

— OutKick (@Outkick) January 9, 2020

Is it the mark of a right-wing extremism for Buck to point out that the only American who’s been on top for anywhere near as long as the queen is Dolly Parton?

Well, everyone both women, right? The queen’s approval rating is similar to Dolly’s.

Hmm. Buck may never be allowed to visit anywhere in the British commonwealth again. In fact, CIA professional courtesy aside, MI6 might take him out before tomorrow’s show.

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s monarch for the past 70 years, has died aged 96 https://t.co/nuFdc3PV49

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 8, 2022

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