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Carolyn Harris
May 11, 20120 min read
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Carolyn Harris
May 11, 20124 min read
The State Opening of Parliament and the Reform of the Royal Succession
Queen Elizabeth II reading the throne speech at the State Opening of Parliament, May 9, 2012 Queen Elizabeth II opened parliament at...
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Carolyn Harris
May 9, 20121 min read
The Best Royal History Books for Mother’s Day
In recent years, there has been an outpouring of popular and scholarly history books looking at the relationships between royal mothers...
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Carolyn Harris
May 9, 20123 min read
Prince Harry Goes to Washington, A Welcoming Place for a Prince!
Prince Harry delivering a speech at the official press launch of Walking with the Wounded in March, 2010 Prince Harry visited Washington...
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Carolyn Harris
May 7, 20121 min read
The King’s Mistress by Claudia Gold (Book Review)
Gold is understandably sympathetic to Melusine’s situation as the unofficial royal consort. Her narrative, however often shows the same...
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Carolyn Harris
May 5, 20122 min read
“You Will Not Be Received at Court!” Royal References in Downton Abbey
Warning: This article contains plot spoilers from both Season 1 and Season 2 As World War One draws to a close with the collapse of the...
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Carolyn Harris
May 3, 20124 min read
Pippa Middleton and the Enduring Fascination with Relatives of Royalty
The Royal Family and Wedding Party on the Balcony of Buckingham Palace on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding day, April 29,...
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Carolyn Harris
May 2, 20121 min read
Dr. Carolyn Harris, Royal Historian
This morning, I successfully defended my PhD in history at Queen’s University and became Dr. Carolyn Harris. Portrait of Marie Antoinette...
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Carolyn Harris
May 1, 20122 min read
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall to Visit Toronto
The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince William at the 2009 Trooping of the Colour ceremony in London. The upcoming jubilee tour of Canada by...
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Carolyn Harris
Apr 30, 20121 min read
Interview on CBC Radio Here and Now Toronto at 3:10pm, April 30 about the visit of Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall to Toronto
I will be interviewed on CBC radio in Toronto this afternoon at 3:10pm EST to discuss the upcoming Canadian tour of the Prince of Wales...
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Carolyn Harris
Apr 30, 20123 min read
Itinerary for the Royal Tour of Canada by the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Announced
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall on the balcony of Dundurn Castle, Hamilton during their 2009 tour of Canada. The...
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Carolyn Harris
Apr 29, 20122 min read
Happy 1st Anniversary to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their wedding on April 29, 2011. The Duke and Duchess of...
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Carolyn Harris
Apr 28, 20122 min read
Historical Fiction Roundup 4: The Monarchy in Canadian Literature
The monarchy is a recurring theme in Canadian literature, encompassing both popular perceptions of individual members of the royal family...
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Carolyn Harris
Apr 27, 20123 min read
The Queen Tours Wales, The Setting of Significant 20th Century Royal Visits
Llandaff Cathedral, seat of the Bishop of Llandaff, Head of the Church of Wales. The Queen attended a Thanksgiving service for her...
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Carolyn Harris
Apr 26, 20121 min read
Interview with CBC Newsworld this Sunday April 29 at 9:45am about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s 1st anniversary
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s 1st Anniversary is attracting widespread interest in Canada as their wedding and summer tour captured...
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Carolyn Harris
Apr 26, 20121 min read
CTV News Channel Interview this Sunday April 29 at 9pm EST about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s 1st Anniversary
Another announcement for Canadian readers with cable. I am going to be interviewed this Sunday April 29 on the CTV news channel, at 9pm...
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Carolyn Harris
Apr 25, 20121 min read
Sun News Network Interview this Friday April 27 at 1:40pm EST about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s 1st Anniversary
For all my Canadian readers with cable, I will be giving an interview on the Sun News Network this Friday April 27, at 1:40pm Eastern...
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Carolyn Harris
Apr 25, 20123 min read
The Queen Reopens the Cutty Sark in Greenwich
The Cutty Sark in February, 2012 as the repairs and restoration neared completion. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of...
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Carolyn Harris
Apr 24, 20121 min read
CKNW Radio Interview Today about the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s 1st Anniversary
I will be interviewed this afternoon at 1:45pm Pacific Time, 4:45pm Eastern Time on CKNW Vancouver about the Duke and Duchess of...
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Carolyn Harris
Apr 24, 20122 min read
The Medieval Book Reviews 2: Matilda, Queen of the Conqueror by Tracy Borman
As regent of Normandy during William’s conquest of England, Matilda would have been too busy ruling her husband’s fractious domains to...
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