Young Britons prefer pop over princesses

Reality show celebs getting greater fame than royal family

LONDON - When she was a little girl, Elsa Hardcastle loved to dress up as a princess and read stories about young women who were swept off their feet by a prince charming.

Now, the 10-year-old would rather watch an episode of reality TV show X Factor and meet one of its judges than see Kate Middleton become a real-life princess when she marries Britain's Prince William.