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Carolyn Harris
Apr 22, 20241 min read
Tudor and Stuart Consorts: Power, Influence, and Dynasty now in Paperback
Tudor and Stuart Consorts: Power, Influence and Dynasty, edited by Aidan Norrie, J.L. Laynesmith, Danna R. Messer, Elena Woodacre, and...
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Carolyn Harris
Feb 6, 20241 min read
CBS News Interview: Historian weighs in on King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis
I discussed King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis with Terrence Friday at CBS News Detroit. Click here to watch “Historian weighs in on...
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Carolyn Harris
Nov 27, 20231 min read
January-March 2024 Online Course for Seniors: Royal Parenting from Medieval Times to Modern Times
I will be offering an online course for seniors about Royal Parenting from Medieval Times to Modern Times for Etobicoke Learning...
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Carolyn Harris
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Friday October 13 Toronto Public Library Lecture: A History of Royal Weddings from Victoria and Albert to Harry and Meghan
I will be delivering an evening lecture (7pm) at North York Central Library in Toronto on Friday October 13 about the history of royal...
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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
Jul 20, 20231 min read
Vanity Fair Book Excerpt: From Handshakes Instead of Hugs to Prince Louis’s Adorable Antics: The Peculiar History of Royal Parenting
My book, Raising Royalty: 1000 Years of Royal Parenting has been quoted in a longer article about the history of royal parenting in...
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Carolyn Harris
Apr 1, 20231 min read
New Podcast Interview: Queen’s University Department of History Alumni Archives
I discussed my career as a historian, author and royal commentator as well as a variety of historical topics such as Magna Carta, Queen...
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Carolyn Harris
Aug 21, 20221 min read
Toronto Star Profile: On the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, royals watcher Carolyn Harris traces her and our fascination with bluebloods
In a feature article by Shinan Govani in the Toronto Star, I discussed the 25th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales,...
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Carolyn Harris
May 17, 20221 min read
Vanity Fair Dynasty Podcast Interview: Royal Motherhood is a Job Like No Other
I discussed the history of royal parenting with the Vanity Fair Dynasty podcast. Click here to listen to Royal Motherhood is a Job Like...
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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
Jan 3, 20221 min read
Reader’s Digest Interview: Queen Elizabeth II: 33 Facts About Britain’s Longest Reigning Monarch
I discussed royal parenting and the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II with Tina Donvito at Readers’ Digest including the long...
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Carolyn Harris
Dec 17, 20211 min read
People Magazine Interview: Inside The Secret Life of Royal Nannies
I discussed royal nannies during the lifetime of Queen Elizabeth II with Philip Boucher at People Magazine, including their roles and...
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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 21, 20211 min read
CBC News Interview: Royal pregnancy and privacy: How Harry and Meghan and other royals are setting their own terms for parenthood
I discussed royal parenting and pregnancy announcements with Janet Davison at CBC News for this week’s The Royal Fascinator newsletter....
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Carolyn Harris
Nov 26, 20201 min read
CBC News Interview: Meghan’s revelation: How sharing her experience of miscarriage stands apart in the Royal Family
I discussed Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and the history of royal pregnancy and parenthood with Janet Davison at CBC News. Click here to...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 28, 20201 min read
CBC News Interview: Going their separate ways: Scrutiny grows on bond between William and Harry
I discussed the relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry with Janet Davison at CBC News as well as past royal brothers, such...
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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
Dec 1, 20191 min read
Global News Interview: What was it like to have Queen Elizabeth II as a mom?
I discussed royal parenting during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II with Meghan Collie at Global News. The release of Season 3 of The...
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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
May 10, 20191 min read
New BBC History Magazine article: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor: the history behind the royal baby name
I wrote a short history of the name Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor for the BBC History Magazine. I discussed the long history of the...
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