New Reader’s Digest Article: What Are the Plans for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Canada?
In my latest article for Reader’s Digest Canada, I discuss the history of royal jubilee traditions in the reign of King George III, Queen...
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Carolyn Harris
Feb 9, 20221 min read
Royal Studies Podcast: Royal Jubilees
In the first episode of the 2022 Royal Studies Podcast, I discussed the history of royal jubilees with Dr. Elena Woodacre,...
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Carolyn Harris
Feb 5, 20221 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: 10 Places in Canada Named After Royalty
My new article in the Canadian Encyclopedia is about 10 of the many places in Canada named after royalty. Click here to read 10 Places in...
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Carolyn Harris
Jan 3, 20221 min read
Winter 2022 Online Course: Behind the Crown: The Monarchy from Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II
My new eight week online course at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies starts Wednesday January 12, 2022. Click here...
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Carolyn Harris
Aug 1, 20211 min read
CBC News Interview: Prince Harry promises a ‘wholly truthful’ memoir — but how personal will he get?
I discussed the history of royal memoirs with Janet Davison for the CBC News Royal Fascinator newsletter. Click here to read “Prince...
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Carolyn Harris
Jul 31, 20211 min read
New Reader’s Digest Article: The 10 Most Controversial Royal Memoirs Ever Published
Prince Harry won’t be the first royal family member to rock the boat with a tell-all autobiography. Here are 10 royal memoirs that...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 20, 20211 min read
CBC News Interview: What’s in a royal baby name?
I discussed the arrival of Lilibet Diana, daughter of Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the history of royal baby...
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Carolyn Harris
Feb 19, 20211 min read
New BBC History Magazine Article: From balls to Bridgerton: a brief history of debutantes and the social season
My new feature article in History Extra, the online BBC History Magazine is about the history of debutantes and social season from the...
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Carolyn Harris
Jan 21, 20211 min read
New BBC History Magazine Article: Princess Feodora: the little-known sister of Queen Victoria
My new article in the BBC History Magazine (History Extra) is about Princess Feodora, the little known half sister of Queen Victoria. The...
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Carolyn Harris
Sep 27, 20201 min read
CBC News Interview: Why the Queen herself has twice delivered Canada’s speech from the throne
In an interview with Janet Davison in this week’s CBC News The Royal Fascinator newsletter, I discussed the two times that Queen...
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Carolyn Harris
Jul 11, 20201 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Royal Tours of Canada
My new article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Royal Tours of Canada from the late eighteenth century to the...
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Carolyn Harris
Jul 1, 20201 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Viscount Monck
Happy Canada Day! My latest article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Charles Stanley Monck, 4th Viscount Monck of...
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Carolyn Harris
Apr 19, 20201 min read
CBC News Interview: The pandemic puts the royals online — and ‘at their best’
I discussed virtual royal engagements during the COVID-19 pandemic with Janet Davison at CBC News. As traditional royal walkabouts are...
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Carolyn Harris
Feb 7, 20201 min read
Global News Interview: Prince Andrew’s daughter, Princess Beatrice, announces private wedding venue
Queen Elizabeth II’s granddaughter, Princess Beatrice of York, will marry Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on May 29, 2020 in the Chapel Royal of...
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Carolyn Harris
Jan 25, 20201 min read
My Globe and Mail article: What It Takes for British Royalty to Truly Become Canadian
My new article in the Globe and Mail, “What it takes for British royalty to truly become Canadian” compares Harry and Meghan, Duke and...
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Carolyn Harris
Dec 14, 20191 min read
Global News Interview: How the Royal Family does Christmas
I discussed royal Christmas traditions with Meaghan Wray at Global News including opening presents on Christmas Eve, multiple Christmas...
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Carolyn Harris
Dec 7, 20191 min read
Upcoming Guest Lecture: Royal Weddings from Victoria and Albert to Harry and Meghan – December 16, Toronto Public Library
Mon Dec 16, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Toronto Public Library S. Walter Stewart Branch 170 Memorial Park Ave. Royal weddings have been...
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Carolyn Harris
Sep 16, 20191 min read
Talking History Interview: Queen Victoria: A Life
I discussed the life, reign and legacy of Queen Victoria with Patrick Geoghegan on Talking History, Newstalk FM, Ireland. The panel of...
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Carolyn Harris
Jul 28, 20191 min read
CBC News Interview: How Queen Victoria made her mark in Canada — without ever visiting
I discussed Queen Victoria’s legacy in Canada with Janet Davison at CBC News. While Queen Victoria never visited Canada in person, all...
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Carolyn Harris
May 24, 20191 min read
Daily Express Interview: Queen Victoria Legacy: Her crucial decision which paved way for Royal Family as we know it
Queen Victoria was born 200 years ago today on May 24, 1819. Her sixty-three year reign had a profound impact on the history of the...
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