Royal History 9/43

Mar 6, 20221 min read

New CBC News Interview: Prince Charles condemns ‘terrible’ Russian aggression as royals stand with Ukraine

In this week’s edition of the CBC News The Royal Fascinator newsletter, I discussed recent royal news including responses by members of...

0 views0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Mar 3, 20221 min read

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...

1 view0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Mar 3, 20221 min read

May-June 2022 Online Course at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies: Peter the Great & the Building of Saint Petersburg

ABOUT THIS COURSE When Peter became czar in 1682, Europe was foreign to Russia, an insular and tradition-bound nation. The West...

1 view0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Mar 2, 20221 min read

English Consorts: Power, Influence, Dynasty books now available for pre-order

Two of the volumes in the English Consorts: Power, Influence, Dynasty series are now available for pre-order. More information is...

0 views0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Mar 2, 20221 min read

Upcoming Online Event: The Platinum Jubilee and Future of the Monarchy

I will be participating in an online panel discussion at the University College London on March 17, 2022 about The Platinum Jubilee and...

1 view0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Feb 21, 20221 min read

CTV News Channel Interview: Queen Has Mild Symptoms of COVID-19

I discussed Queen Elizabeth II, COVID-19 and royal duties during the pandemic with Merella Fernandez on the CTV News Channel. Click here...

0 views0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Feb 20, 20221 min read

ABC News Australia Interview: Queen Elizabeth II’s COVID-19 diagnosis casts a shadow over her platinum jubilee celebrations

I discussed Queen Elizabeth II’s COVID-19 diagnosis and popular interest in the Queen’s health with Lucia Stein at ABC News Australia...

0 views0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Feb 10, 20221 min read

Heritage Mississauga Podcast: Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee

In honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s historic platinum jubilee, I discussed the history of royal jubilees with Matthew Wilkinson at Heritage...

0 views0 comments

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,...

1 view0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Feb 8, 20221 min read

New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: 10 Memorable Royal Tours of Canada

My new article in the Canadian Encyclopedia discusses 10 Royal Tours of Canada from Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn’s tour of...

0 views0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Feb 7, 20221 min read

New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee – 2002

One of my new articles in the Canadian Encyclopedia looks back to Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee 20 years ago including the tour of...

3 views0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Feb 6, 20221 min read

New Interviews About Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee on CBC News and Newstalk 610 CKTB Niagara

On February 6, 1952, Queen Elizabeth II marked the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. I discussed Queen Elizabeth II’s...

0 views0 comments

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...

1 view0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Feb 4, 20221 min read

New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Royals Who Lived in Canada

In my latest articles in the Canadian Encyclopedia, I discussed members of the royal family who made their home in Canada for months or...

0 views0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Jan 30, 20221 min read

CTV W5 Interview: Raising questions about the future of the monarchy

In an investigative report by CTV W5, I discussed the place of the monarchy in the Canadian constitution and the different attitudes...

0 views0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Jan 25, 20221 min read

New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: 10 Interesting Facts About Queen Elizabeth II

My new article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Queen Elizabeth II, discussing key facts from her reign including...

0 views0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Jan 23, 20221 min read

CBC News: Royal Family’s attempt to get distance from Prince Andrew is an act of self-preservation

I discussed Prince Andrew’s reputation, the Duchess of Cambridge’s 40th birthday photographs and the monarchy in 2022 with Janet Davison...

0 views0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Jan 15, 20221 min read

New Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Prince Rupert of the Rhine

My new article in the Canadian Encyclopedia is about Prince Rupert of the Rhine, First Governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company. The article...

0 views0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Jan 15, 20221 min read

New Reader’s Digest Canada Article: Prince Charles’s 10 Most Memorable Royal Visits to Canada

My new article in Reader’s Digest Canada discusses ten of the most memorable tours of Canada by Prince Charles (HRH The Prince of Wales)...

0 views0 comments

Carolyn Harris

Dec 22, 20211 min read

ABC News Australia Interview: Queen Elizabeth II said 1992 was her ‘annus horribilis’, or horrible year. But could this year have rivalled it?

I compared popular perceptions of Queen Elizabeth II and the monarchy in 1992 – the year the Queen considered to be her annus horribilus...

0 views0 comments

Carolyn Harris Royal Historian

Carolyn Harris Royal Historian