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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...
Carolyn Harris
Apr 22, 20241 min read
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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...
Carolyn Harris
Feb 6, 20241 min read
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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...
Carolyn Harris
Nov 27, 20231 min read
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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...
Carolyn Harris
Oct 11, 20231 min read
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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
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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...
Carolyn Harris
Jul 20, 20231 min read
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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...
Carolyn Harris
Apr 1, 20231 min read
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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,...
Carolyn Harris
Aug 21, 20221 min read
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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...
Carolyn Harris
May 17, 20221 min read
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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...
Carolyn Harris
Jan 3, 20221 min read
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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...
Carolyn Harris
Jan 3, 20221 min read
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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...
Carolyn Harris
Dec 17, 20211 min read
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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...
Carolyn Harris
Jun 20, 20211 min read
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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....
Carolyn Harris
Feb 21, 20211 min read
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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...
Carolyn Harris
Nov 26, 20201 min read
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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...
Carolyn Harris
Jun 28, 20201 min read
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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...
Carolyn Harris
Dec 7, 20191 min read
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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...
Carolyn Harris
Dec 1, 20191 min read
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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...
Carolyn Harris
Sep 16, 20191 min read
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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...
Carolyn Harris
May 10, 20191 min read
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