CBC News Interview: Princess Beatrice: A private — but not a secret — wedding

August 2, 2020 by CarolynHarris | Leave a comment

I discussed the circumstances of Princess Beatrice’s wedding with Janet Davison at CBC News. Media commentary on the event has sometimes used the terms “private wedding” and “secret wedding” interchangeably. Princess Beatrice married in private ceremony following precedents set by previous private royal weddings including the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester in 1935 and Princess Alice and the Duke of Hesse-Darmstadt in 1862. I also discussed the Queen’s role as Head of the Commonwealth.

Click here to read The Royal Fascinator Newsletter at CBC News

Updated Canadian Encyclopedia Articles: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex

July 12, 2020 by CarolynHarris | Leave a comment

My Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia articles about Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are now updated to include sections about Stepping Back from Royal Duties in 2020.

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New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Royal Tours of Canada

July 11, 2020 by CarolynHarris | Leave a comment

My new article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Royal Tours of Canada from the late eighteenth century to the present day, including early visits by King George III’s sons, the travels of Queen Victoria’s children, the 1939 royal tour by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother), and official visits and working visits during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Click here to read my article about Royal Tours of Canada in the Canadian Encyclopedia

New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Viscount Monck

July 1, 2020 by CarolynHarris | Leave a comment

Happy Canada Day! My latest article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Charles Stanley Monck, 4th Viscount Monck of Ballytrammon, governor general of British North America, captain general and governor of British North America from 1861 to 1867 and governor general of Canada from 1867 to 1868 (born 10 October 1819 in Templemore, County Tipperary, Ireland; died 29 November 1894 in Charleville, Enniskerry, County Wicklow, Ireland). Monck supported Confederation and became the first governor general of the Dominion of Canada.

Click here to read my article about Viscount Monck in the Canadian Encyclopedia

CBC News Interview: Going their separate ways: Scrutiny grows on bond between William and Harry

June 28, 2020 by CarolynHarris | Leave a comment

I discussed the relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry with Janet Davison at CBC News as well as past royal brothers, such as Edward VIII and George VI, and royal parenting in the public eye.

Click here to read Going their separate ways: Scrutiny grows on bond between William and Harry at CBC News

CBC News Interview: Prince Philip turns 99

June 14, 2020 by CarolynHarris | Leave a comment

This weekend’s The Royal Fascinator newsletter includes the Duchess of Sussex’s address to students at Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles, the 99th birthday of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and the 1959 royal tour of Canada. I discussed Prince Philip’s longevity with Janet Davison at CBC News

Click here to read “Prince Philip turns 99” in The Royal Fascinator newsletter at CBC News

Global News Interview: Here’s how the Royal Family is impacted by coronavirus

May 23, 2020 by CarolynHarris | Leave a comment

I discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the royal family and their public engagements with Meghan Collie at Global News. The interview includes Prince Charles’s experience of coronavirus, recent virtual royal engagements and the changes to the royal calendar in response to the pandemic.

Click here to read “Usually untouchable, here’s how the Royal Family is impacted by coronavirus” at Global News

CBC News Interview: Why the Queen’s isolation is rich in symbolism

May 17, 2020 by CarolynHarris | Leave a comment

I discussed Queen Elizabeth II’s decision to remain at Windsor Castle during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the experiences of past monarchs, such as Henry VIII and Edward III, in times of plague and pandemic with Janet Davison at CBC News.

Click here to read Why the Queen’s isolation is rich in symbolism at CBC News

CBC News Interview: The pandemic puts the royals online — and ‘at their best’

April 19, 2020 by CarolynHarris | Leave a comment

I discussed virtual royal engagements during the COVID-19 pandemic with Janet Davison at CBC News. As traditional royal walkabouts are not possible during the pandemic, members of the royal family are connecting with the public virtually, finding innovative methods to engage with people while maintaining a physical distance.

Click here to read The pandemic puts the royals online — and ‘at their best’ in the Royal Fascinator newsletter at CBC News.