I discussed royal finances with Ariel Shapiro and Deniz Cam at Forbes Magazine.
I also discussed responses to Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview in Canada and the relationship between the monarchy and Commonwealth with Charlie Mitchell in The Times
Category Archives: Recent Talks and Media Appearances
CBC Canada Tonight Interview: The Fallout of Meghan’s Explosive Oprah Interview
I discussed Prince Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview with Ginella Massa on CBC’s Canada Tonight on March 8 including possible responses from Buckingham Palace and Prince Harry’s relationship with the rest of the royal family.
Click here to watch The Fallout over Meghan Markle’s Explosive Oprah Interview (CBC Canada Tonight)
I also discussed royal history with Kim Hjelmgaard at USA Today
Canadian Press Interview: Harry and Meghan interview invites fresh scrutiny over Canada’s royal ties
I discussed the impact of Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview on perceptions of the monarchy in Canada with Cassandra Szklarski at the Canadian Press.
Global Morning Show Interview: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview: The most shocking revelations of the night
I discussed Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview on The Morning Show on Global News, including past instances of women who married into the royal family and did not feel prepared for their new roles, Prince Harry’s relationship with his family and how Buckingham Palace may respond to the statements made in interview.
Click here to watch “Prince Harry and Meghan Markle interview: The most shocking revelations of the night” on The Morning Show
Chatelaine Magazine Interview: Meghan And Harry Won’t Be Returning To Royal Duties. What Happens Next?
I was interviewed about Harry and Meghan’s decision to permanently step back from their roles as senior members of the royal family by Zahra Khozema at Chatelaine Magazine. We discussed the reassignment of royal patronages and Harry and Meghan’s relationship with the media.
CBC News Interview: Royal pregnancy and privacy: How Harry and Meghan and other royals are setting their own terms for parenthood
I discussed royal parenting and pregnancy announcements with Janet Davison at CBC News for this week’s The Royal Fascinator newsletter. In the youngest generation of the royal family, only the children of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expected to undertake full time royal duties when they grow up. The arrival or forthcoming arrival of the Queen’s other great-grandchildren such as Princess Eugenie’s son August Philip Hawke Brooksbank and the expected second child of Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has been announced in a variety of different ways on social media rather than official announcements from Buckingham Palace alone.
For more about the history of royal parenting, see my book, Raising Royalty: 1000 Years of Royalty
New BBC History Magazine Article: From balls to Bridgerton: a brief history of debutantes and the social season
My new feature article in History Extra, the online BBC History Magazine is about the history of debutantes and social season from the first Queen Charlotte’s Ball in 1780 to the last presentation of debutantes to the royal family in 1958. In addition to the fashions, parties and traditions of the social season in the United Kingdom, I also discuss debutante traditions in Canada, the United States and Australia.
Huffington Post Interview: Why Queen Elizabeth Probably Wants To Keep The ‘Royal Family’ Film Hidden Away
In a second article in the Huffington Post, I discussed the controversies surrounding the 1969 Royal Family documentary with Carly Ledbetter. The interview includes reasons why the Royal Family has kept the documentary out of the public eye in recent decades and how the program might be different if it was filmed today.
Huffington Post Interview: Standout Moments From The Banned Royal Family Film, According To Royal Experts
I discussed the controversial 1969 Royal Family documentary with Carly Ledbetter from Huffington Post, an early example of the royal family interacting with one another behind palace doors on camera for a public audience. The program has not been officially available to the public in its entirety since the 1970s but appeared online for a brief period in the past few weeks. The interview includes discussion about royal public engagements, portrayals of the royal children on film and the 1968 royal tour of South America.
North Americana Podcast Interview: The 1939 Royal Tour of Canada and the USA
I discussed King George VI’s and Queen Elizabeth’s 1939 tour of Canada and the United States with Liz Beatty for latest episode of the North Americana podcast: “How a King, a President, a Railway Empire and a Hotdog Helped Save the Free World.”
Click here to listen to “How a King, a President, a Railway Empire and a Hotdog Helped Save the Free World” on the North Americana website. (My quotes are in the last third of the program).