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Carolyn Harris
Sep 14, 20231 min read
Fall 2023 University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Course: Behind the Crown: The Monarchy from Victoria to Charles III
I will be teaching an eight week course on Tuesday afternoons in October-November 2023 at the University of Toronto School of Continuing...
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Carolyn Harris
Sep 8, 20231 min read
Metro UK Interview: Historian reveals the most popular British monarchs – and where Elizabeth II ranks
In an extended interview with Katie Boyden at Metro UK, I discussed Queen Elizabeth II’s popularity and how past monarchs were viewed –...
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Carolyn Harris
Jan 6, 20231 min read
CBC News Interview: The royal highs and lows of 2022 — and a look ahead to 2023
I discussed key royal events from the year 2022 with Janet Davison from CBC News including Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee and the...
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Carolyn Harris
Oct 7, 20221 min read
Rabble Radio Podcast Interview: Keep Calm and Carry On: Reviewing the Royals in Canada
I discussed the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and popular perceptions of the royal family in Canada with Rabble Radio. Click here...
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Carolyn Harris
Oct 4, 20221 min read
Fall 2022 Course at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies: Women in Power
My course about the history of Women in Power from the Classical World to the 21st Century will be offered in class at the University of...
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Carolyn Harris
Sep 24, 20221 min read
Globe and Mail Interview: When it comes to revealing books about the Royal Family, biographers have come up short on Queen Elizabeth
I discussed royal biographies and memoirs with Wendy Kaur in the Globe and Mail For more about royal memoirs, see my recent article in...
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Carolyn Harris
Sep 23, 20221 min read
The Gazette Article: The Evolution of the Commonwealth During the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II
My article in The Gazette on The Evolution of the Commonwealth During the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II
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Carolyn Harris
Aug 30, 20221 min read
New Book Chapter: Royal Tours of Canada in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II
A Resilient Crown: Canada’s Monarchy at the Platinum Jubilee, edited by D. Michael Jackson and Christopher McCreery (Toronto: Dundurn...
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Carolyn Harris
Aug 7, 20221 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, 2022
My new article in the Canadian Encyclopedia is about Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 including the celebrations in the...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 12, 20221 min read
BBC World Service Interview: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Party
I discussed how Canada celebrated the Platinum Jubilee on “The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Party” episode of BBC World Service Newshour, in...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 6, 20221 min read
Talking History Interview: Queen Elizabeth II: 70 Years on the Throne
I discussed Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee on Newstalk, Ireland – Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan on a panel with Professor...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 6, 20221 min read
Times Radio Interview: Queen Elizabeth II and the Platinum Jubilee
I discussed the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the Platinum Jubilee celebrations with Dickie Arbiter and Nick Serpell on Times...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 4, 20221 min read
Live Science Interview: Which British monarch has reigned the longest? (What about the shortest?)
I discussed the Queen with the longest reign in British history, Queen Elizabeth II and the Tudor Queen Lady Jane Grey, who reigned for...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 4, 20221 min read
CBC News Interview: Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee a mix of celebration and transition
I discussed popular responses to Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee with Janet Davison at CBC News Click here to read “Queen Elizabeth’s...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 4, 20221 min read
Time Magazine Interview: As Queen Elizabeth II Marks Her Platinum Jubilee, Who Is the Longest Reigning Monarch?
I discussed record breaking reigns around the world including King Louis XIV of France, King Rama IX of Thailand and Queen Elizabeth II...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 4, 20221 min read
The World Public Radio Interview: Platinum Jubilee marks Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign as queen of 15 countries
I discussed the Queen’s record breaking reign and her role as Head of the Commonwealth with Marco Werman at The World. Click here to...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 2, 20221 min read
Los Angles Times Interview: It’s a party for Queen Elizabeth’s jubilee. It could be her last
I discussed the Platinum Jubilee and the Future of the Monarchy with Jaweed Kaleem at the Los Angeles Times. Click here to read “It’s a...
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Carolyn Harris
May 29, 20221 min read
CBC News Interview: Plant a tree? Bake a pudding? Platinum Jubilee sparks range of ways to mark Elizabeth’s 70 years as Queen
I discussed Canada’s plans for Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee with Janet Davison at CBC News for this week’s Royal Fascinator...
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Carolyn Harris
May 24, 20221 min read
The Zoomer TV Interview: Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
I discussed Queen Elizabeth’s life, reign and Platinum Jubilee as part of a panel discussion on The Zoomer, broadcast on Victoria Day....
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Carolyn Harris
May 17, 20221 min read
Washington Post Interview: Charles and Camilla visit Canada amid residential schools reckoning
I discussed the royal visit to Canada with Amanda Coletta at the Washington Post. Click here to read “Charles and Camilla visit Canada...
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