I discussed the history of royal lawsuits with Meghan Collie at Global News. There have been legal disputes between the royal family and the press since the 19th century and the relationship between royalty and the media has been transformed over the course of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.
Click here to read “The biggest lawsuits filed by the royal family” at Global News
I discussed the history of royalty residing in Canada and the questions that still remain for Harry and Meghan’s future role, in an interview with Janet Davison at CBC News.
Click here to read “Harry and Meghan get their freedom, but at what cost?”
Following the January 18 announcement from Buckingham Palace that Harry and Meghan will no longer use the titles of HRH and step back entirely from royal duties, I discussed possible security arrangements going forward with the Canadian Press.
Earlier this week, I discussed Queen Elizabeth II’s announcement that Harry and Meghan planned to spend time in both the United Kingdom and Canada and answered questions about what this period of transition would mean for the royal couple and the monarchy.
I discussed how Canadians have responded to Harry and Meghan’s plans to spend part of their time in Canada with CNN
Click here to watch “Canadians ready to welcome Duke and Duchess of Sussex” at CNN
I was also interviewed by CBC: The Current as one of a panel of three royal commentators to discuss how Harry and Meghan have been portrayed in the media and how they will be received in Canada.
Click here to listen to The Current
My latest interview with Janet Davison at CBC News discusses how questions of money as well as popular opinion will shape Harry and Meghan’s experiences in Canada
I discussed the speculation that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will spend at least part of the year in Canada with the Washington Post. The interview included perceptions of the monarchy in Canada and the differences between the Canadian and British press.
I discussed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step back from their roles as senior members of the royal family with Vassy Kapelos at CBC Power and Politics, along with royal correspondent Katie Nicholl.
I also discussed the popular reaction to Harry and Meghan’s decision with Janet Davison at CBC News.
Here are links to some of my recent interviews concerning the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their announcement to step back from their roles as senior members of the royal family. More interviews to follow in the next week!
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex in 2020
January 11, 2020 What would life be like in Canada (The Times)
January 11, 2020 Meghan’s hasty return to Canada raises speculation of semi‑exile with Harry (The Times)
January 9, 2020 Harry and Meghan: America entranced by latest royal plot twist (The Times)
January 9, 2020 What happens now that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle want better work-life balance (CNBC)
January 9, 2020 ‘This Is Something New.’ Here’s How Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Surprising ‘Step Back’ Fits Into Royals History (Time Magazine)
January 9, 2020 What’s next for the monarchy after Prince Harry, Meghan Markle ‘step back’ from royal duties (Global News)
January 9, 2020 A ‘big surprise’ and a lot of questions: Why Harry and Meghan’s new life is anything but clear (CBC News)
January 8, 2020 Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Change Royal Roles With Partial Move To North America (Huffington Post Canada)
My recent article in the Globe and Mail discusses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step back from their role, examples of royalty who have stepped away from a life of public engagements in the past, and the history of the monarchy as an enduring and evolving institution.
“Harry and Meghan said they plan to “step back” as senior members of the Royal Family, work toward becoming financially independent and “balance” their time between the United Kingdom and North America.
Carolyn Harris, a Toronto-based royal author and historian, found the timing of the announcement quite unexpected.
“It was a big surprise that this announcement was made,” she said.
“Harry and Meghan had returned from Canada, had visited Canada House, had visited one of Meghan’s charities and seemed to be returning to royal duties after a six-week pause, so it seemed like they had stepped back into public life, and then this announcement took place.” “
I discussed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step back from the role of senior members of the royal family with Maija Kappler at Huffington Post Canada. The announcement makes clear that the royal couple intends to engage with the public on their own terms and focus on the causes most important to them. Harry and Meghan have also expressed a desire for financial independence in the future and it remains to be seen how their future careers will unfold in the United Kingdom, United States and Canada. I have discussed these developments with a number of media outlets and more interviews will be posted here in the next few days.