I think it's because we have a monarchy.
Whenever we feel the need for some symbol of our national identity all we need to do is imagine Madge sitting on her throne. But, at the same time, we're (generally) not so stupid to advocate blind loyalty to a flesh and blood person these days.
For all that it has been twisted out of shape, the USA was founded on an idea more than anything else, but you can't visibly show support for an idea hence their odd flag worship. I think it's all connected to their belief that the USA really is the best country in the world at everything; it doesn't help that they've never really been brought low on their own soil like most other countries have been (including us).
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jonbob loves you, Wed 18 May 2022, 3:05,
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