top of page
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...
Carolyn Harris
Sep 14, 20231 min read
0 views
0 comments
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 –...
Carolyn Harris
Sep 8, 20231 min read
3 views
0 comments
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...
Carolyn Harris
Jan 6, 20231 min read
0 views
0 comments
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...
Carolyn Harris
Oct 7, 20221 min read
0 views
0 comments
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...
Carolyn Harris
Oct 4, 20221 min read
2 views
0 comments
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...
Carolyn Harris
Sep 24, 20221 min read
0 views
0 comments
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
Carolyn Harris
Sep 23, 20221 min read
2 views
0 comments


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...
Carolyn Harris
Aug 30, 20221 min read
6 views
0 comments
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...
Carolyn Harris
Aug 7, 20221 min read
1 view
0 comments
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...
Carolyn Harris
Jun 12, 20221 min read
0 views
0 comments
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...
Carolyn Harris
Jun 6, 20221 min read
1 view
0 comments
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...
Carolyn Harris
Jun 6, 20221 min read
0 views
0 comments
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...
Carolyn Harris
Jun 4, 20221 min read
0 views
0 comments
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...
Carolyn Harris
Jun 4, 20221 min read
0 views
0 comments
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...
Carolyn Harris
Jun 4, 20221 min read
0 views
0 comments
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...
Carolyn Harris
Jun 4, 20221 min read
0 views
0 comments
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...
Carolyn Harris
Jun 2, 20221 min read
0 views
0 comments
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...
Carolyn Harris
May 29, 20221 min read
1 view
0 comments
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....
Carolyn Harris
May 24, 20221 min read
4 views
0 comments
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...
Carolyn Harris
May 17, 20221 min read
2 views
0 comments
bottom of page