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The 7 Most Controversial Royal Christenings

Oct 2, 20134 min read

The 7 Most Controversial Royal Christenings

The Duchess of Cambridge with the newborn Prince George of Cambridge in July, 2013 The christening of Prince George of Cambridge on...

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Kate: The Future Queen by Katie Nicholl (Review)

Carolyn Harris

Sep 30, 20131 min read

Kate: The Future Queen by Katie Nicholl (Review)

Nicholl is at her best when she writes about Catherine, her family and the pressures of dating and marrying royalty but the brief...

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The Chapel Royal at St. James’s Palace from King Henry VIII to Prince George of Cambridge

Carolyn Harris

Sep 27, 20135 min read

The Chapel Royal at St. James’s Palace from King Henry VIII to Prince George of Cambridge

St. James’s Palace in London Prince George of Cambridge will be christened by The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, at St. James’s...

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The Assassination of the Archduke: Sarajevo 1914 and the Romance That Changed the World by Greg King and Sue Woolmans (Review)

Carolyn Harris

Sep 17, 20130 min read

The Assassination of the Archduke: Sarajevo 1914 and the Romance That Changed the World by Greg King and Sue Woolmans (Review)

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Carolyn Harris

Sep 13, 20131 min read

Rose Bertin: Marie Antoinette’s Trend-Setting “Minister of Fashion”

During a month when New York, London, Paris and Milan host successive fall fashion weeks, my column in this weekend’s Kingston...

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Carolyn Harris

Sep 12, 20131 min read

Royalty and the Environment: A Natural Partnership

My most recent column in the Ottawa Citizen looks at Prince William’s departure from the military to focus on royal engagements and...

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Royal Babies: A History 1066-2013 by Amy Licence (Review)

Carolyn Harris

Sep 10, 20131 min read

Royal Babies: A History 1066-2013 by Amy Licence (Review)

With only 25 royal babies profiled in the book, however, there are omissions that leave gaps in the narrative. While the Queen, Prince...

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Carolyn Harris

Sep 6, 20131 min read

Richard III’s Bones of Contention

While I was away on the Baltic Cruise these past couple weeks, my article about the remains of Richard III, “Richard III’s Bones of...

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Carolyn Harris

Aug 13, 20131 min read

Why The Royal Family Should Take A Canadian Vacation

My most recent column in the Kingston Whig-Standard discusses why the current royal family should take a break from Balmoral one year and...

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Anne Neville: Richard III’s Tragic Queen by Amy Licence (Review)

Carolyn Harris

Aug 12, 20130 min read

Anne Neville: Richard III’s Tragic Queen by Amy Licence (Review)

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Carolyn Harris

Aug 10, 20133 min read

Searching for Alfred the Great

Statue of Alfred the Great in Winchester “We are not sure where King Alfred is” This past week, Hyde900, a community group created to...

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Elizabeth’s Bedfellows: An Intimate History of the Queen’s Court by Anna Whitelock (Review)

Carolyn Harris

Aug 6, 20130 min read

Elizabeth’s Bedfellows: An Intimate History of the Queen’s Court by Anna Whitelock (Review)

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What to Expect at Prince George of Cambridge’s Christening

Carolyn Harris

Jul 30, 20134 min read

What to Expect at Prince George of Cambridge’s Christening

The Duchess of Cambridge leaving the hospital with Prince George of Cambridge on July 23, 2013 the day after his birth. The next big...

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Carolyn Harris

Jul 26, 20131 min read

Raising a Royal Baby is a Family Affair

My column in this Saturday’s Kingston Whig-Standard discusses the role of grandparents – royal and non-royal – in raising royal children....

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Carolyn Harris

Jul 26, 20131 min read

My interview with CBC Radio Ontario Today about Prince George of Cambridge

I discussed Prince George of Cambridge and the Monarchy in Canada today on Ontario Today, CBC Radio 1. Click here to listen to the full...

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Carolyn Harris

Jul 25, 20131 min read

My most recent interview with Canada AM about Prince George Alexander Louis

I discussed the history of Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge’s name today on Canada AM. Click here to watch the interview. I...

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Carolyn Harris

Jul 24, 20131 min read

George Alexander Louis: The Perfect Name for a Prince

The royal baby’s name was announced today. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s son is HRH Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge....

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Carolyn Harris

Jul 23, 20131 min read

Three Kings: Why Succession Reform Is Still Important

My article in today’s Kingston Whig-Standard discusses why succession reform remains important even though the arrival of William and...

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Carolyn Harris

Jul 22, 20131 min read

The Duchess of Cambridge Gives Birth to a Baby Boy

Clarence House announced today “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4.24pm.” The arrival of...

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Carolyn Harris

Jul 21, 20131 min read

French Interview Concerning the Abdication of King Albert II of the Belgians

I am quoted in the French edition of the Huffington Post regarding the abdication of King Albert II of the Belgians today. Click here to...

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Carolyn Harris Royal Historian

Carolyn Harris Royal Historian