My problem is what monarchy to recognize. The British and Spanish monarchies have claim, but Spain gave up claim in the 1700s. By 1813, Britain lost its claim on the New World continental colonies. In the end, I am comforted by two things, one politically religious and the other simply religious. The first is as a Catholic, when I am at Mass, I am not an American but a Christian. The second and more important is, as a Christian I recognize that there is a King that I serve, love, and adore, Jesus the Christ.