Can the English handle the queen's death a bit more like a soap opera? ~

There is breathless coverage of Megan Markle and Kate Middleton catfighting, whether or not Harry and Megan were invited to some party, and Harry and William wearing some gaudy and ridiculous military uniforms when neither one is actually, you know, in the military. What's up with all this hullabaloo? Will some of you Brits please explain?