Victoria Day celebrations outside Government House in Toronto in 1854
This Monday, Canadians celebrate Victoria Day, which is both Queen Elizabeth II’s official birthday in Canada and a holiday in honour of Queen Victoria as a “Mother of Confederation.” My article in the Canadian Encyclopedia discusses the history and significance of Victoria Day, which has been celebrated in Canada since 1845.
I discussed the life and legacy of Marie Antoinette with Phil Craig on the Scandal Mongers podcast. Click here to watch the discussion...
I discussed the royal family's year ahead in 2025 with Janet Davison at CBC News including future royal tours and Second World War...
My first Canadian Encyclopedia article of 2025 is about King Louis XV of France and the fall of New France to Great Britain in the Seven...