The Royal History of Canada’s Maritime Provinces Round 1: Hanoverian Halifax
View of Halifax from Fort George on Citadel Hill. The city's early history was shaped by the eighteenth century monarchy. I spent the...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 14, 20122 min read
“The Succession Prospects of Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaevna (1895-1918)” now available from Canadian Slavonic Papers
Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaeva, eldest daughter of Emperor Nicholas II of Russia in 1913. I am pleased to announce the publication of my...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 11, 20123 min read
Prince Philip at 91 and the Historical Role of a Reigning Queen’s Consort
Prince Philip in 2008. “When King George died, [biographer Giles Brandreth] asked Prince Philip, “did you know what to expect?” “No,” he...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 8, 20121 min read
Historical Fiction Roundup 5: Bring Up The Bodies by Hilary Mantel
Bring Up The Bodies is a compelling dramatization of the fall of Anne Boleyn. The use of Thomas Cromwell as the narrator and Mantel’s...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 7, 20124 min read
Comparing Prince William and Prince Charles at 30
Prince William in 2010, wearing his Royal Air Force uniform Prince William, Duke of Cambridge will turn thirty on June 21, 2012. Today,...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 6, 20121 min read
The Diamond Jubilee Series 4: The Jubilee Queen of Canada
The fourth and final article of my four part series about Queen Elizabeth II in Canada was published today in the Kingston Whig Standard....
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 5, 20121 min read
The Diamond Jubilee Series 3: The Celebrity Queen of Canada
The third article in my four part series about Queen Elizabeth II in Canada was published today. Click here to read “The Celebrity Queen...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 4, 20121 min read
The Diamond Jubilee Series 2: The Controversial Queen of Canada
The second article in my four part Diamond Jubilee Series about the Queen in Canada was published today, covering Queen Elizabeth II’s...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 2, 20121 min read
The Diamond Jubilee Series 1: The Young Queen of Canada
The first of the four part series I wrote for the Kingston Whig-Standard about the Queen’s role in Canada during her sixty year reign was...
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Carolyn Harris
Jun 1, 20124 min read
Canada and Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee
The Official Photograph of Queen Victoria for her Diamond Jubilee in 1897 This weekend, the Diamond Jubilee celebrations for Queen...
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Carolyn Harris
May 31, 20121 min read
Diamond Jubilee Media Appearances
Here’s my schedule of interviews about the Diamond Jubilee for the next few days: Friday June 1: 2:30-3pm EST CBC Radio Saskatchewan 6pm...
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Carolyn Harris
May 31, 20122 min read
The Medieval Book Reviews 3: Eleanor de Montfort, A Rebel Countess in Medieval England by Louise J. Wilkinson
Although Eleanor enjoyed a warm relationship with her brother in childhood, she identified herself completely with Simon’s cause,...
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Carolyn Harris
May 31, 20121 min read
Radio Interview on C-FAX 1070 Victoria at 2pm PST about the Diamond Jubilee
I will be interviewed by C-FAX 1070 Victoria British Columbia radio about Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee today (May 31) at 2pm PST...
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Carolyn Harris
May 30, 20123 min read
Death of Queen Victoria’s last surviving great-grandchild, Carl Johan Bernadotte, Count of Wisborg
Count Carl Johan Bernadotte and his second wife Gunilla Wachtmeister at the wedding of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and Daniel...
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Carolyn Harris
May 29, 20121 min read
Television Appearance to Discuss the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations on CPAC TV this Sunday June 3 4-5pm EST
I will be part of the panel on Goldhawk Live on CPAC TV this Sunday June 3 from 4 to 5pm EST. The topic of the panel will be the...
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Carolyn Harris
May 26, 20123 min read
Diamond Jubilee Exhibitions in the United Kingdom’s Palaces, Museums and Art Galleries
Planning a visit to the United Kingdom for Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee and/or the London Olympics this summer? Be sure to visit...
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Carolyn Harris
May 24, 20123 min read
Spontaneous Moments During the 2012 Royal Tour of Canada
Prince Charles in 2011 Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have returned to the United Kingdom after a successful four day tour of...
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Carolyn Harris
May 23, 20123 min read
The Duchess of Cornwall’s Speech in Canada
The Duchess of Cornwall in April, 2011 During the Jubilee Tour of Canada by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall, which...
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Carolyn Harris
May 22, 20121 min read
Upcoming Television Interviews about Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall in Canada on Wednesday May 23
I will be discussing the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall in Canada on TV tomorrow. I will be interviewed on Canada AM at 7:15am...
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Carolyn Harris
May 21, 20121 min read
Upcoming Television Interviews about Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall in Canada on Tuesday May 22
I will be discussing the Diamond Jubilee Visit to Canada of the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall on Tuesday May 22. I will be...
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