Blog | Carolyn Harris

Mar 30, 20221 min read

ABC News Australia Interview: The Queen will mourn Prince Philip today, and she’ll be under unprecedented scrutiny as she does so

I discussed Prince Philip’s memorial service, the Queen’s health and the monarchy in 2022 with Lucia Stein at ABC News Australia. Click...

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New Book Chapter: Royal Tours of Canada in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II

Carolyn Harris

Mar 28, 20221 min read

New Book Chapter: Royal Tours of Canada in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II

I have contributed a chapter about Royal Tours of Canada in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II to the forthcoming book, A Resilient Crown:...

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Carolyn Harris

Mar 26, 20221 min read

Updated Canadian Encyclopedia Article: The 1939 Royal Tour of Canada by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth

My Canadian Encyclopedia article about the historic 1939 royal tour of Canada by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen...

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Carolyn Harris

Mar 21, 20221 min read

Updated Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Queen Elizabeth II

My Canadian Encyclopedia article about Queen Elizabeth II is now updated to include recent events and the Platinum Jubilee Click here to...

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Carolyn Harris

Mar 18, 20221 min read

Updated Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother

My Canadian Encyclopedia article about Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother is now updated to include more material about her Canadian...

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Carolyn Harris

Mar 17, 20221 min read

Updated Canadian Encyclopedia Article Prince Charles, (HRH The Prince of Wales)

My Canadian Encyclopedia article about Prince Charles is now updated to discuss recent events including public engagements, royal tours...

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Carolyn Harris

Mar 12, 20221 min read

Updated Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Prince William (HRH The Duke of Cambridge)

I have updated my Canadian Encyclopedia article about Prince William to include recent royal engagements and the circumstances of the...

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Carolyn Harris

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 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...

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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...

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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...

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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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