I discussed the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the Platinum Jubilee celebrations with Dickie Arbiter and Nick Serpell on Times Radio Drive, hosted by Rick Kelsey
Category Archives: Royal History
Live Science Interview: Which British monarch has reigned the longest? (What about the shortest?)
I discussed the Queen with the longest reign in British history, Queen Elizabeth II and the Tudor Queen Lady Jane Grey, who reigned for only nine days with Joanna Thompson from BBC News.
Click here to read “Which British Monarch Has Reigned the Longest (What about the shortest?)” at (Live Science)
Time Magazine Interview: As Queen Elizabeth II Marks Her Platinum Jubilee, Who Is the Longest Reigning Monarch?
I discussed record breaking reigns around the world including King Louis XIV of France, King Rama IX of Thailand and Queen Elizabeth II with Olivia B. Waxman at Time Magazine
Click here to read “As Queen Elizabeth II Marks Her Platinum Jubilee, Who Is the Longest Reigning Monarch?” in Time Magazine
The World Public Radio Interview: Platinum Jubilee marks Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign as queen of 15 countries
I discussed the Queen’s record breaking reign and her role as Head of the Commonwealth with Marco Werman at The World.
Click here to listen to “Platinum Jubilee marks Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign as queen of 15 countries” at The World
Los Angles Times Interview: It’s a party for Queen Elizabeth’s jubilee. It could be her last
I discussed the Platinum Jubilee and the Future of the Monarchy with Jaweed Kaleem at the Los Angeles Times.
Click here to read “It’s a Party for Queen Elizabeth’s jubilee. It could be her last.”
The Zoomer TV Interview: Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
I discussed Queen Elizabeth’s life, reign and Platinum Jubilee as part of a panel discussion on The Zoomer, broadcast on Victoria Day.
Click here to watch “Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee” on The Zoomer
CBC News Interview: Whistlestop royal visit touched on serious subjects but had lighter moments, too
I discussed the recent tour of Canada by Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall with Janet Davison at CBC News.
Canadian Press Interview: Prince Charles and Camilla wrap Canadian tour but calls for reconciliation continue
I discussed the 2022 royal tour of Canada with the Canadian Press
Vanity Fair Dynasty Podcast Interview: Royal Motherhood is a Job Like No Other
I discussed the history of royal parenting with the Vanity Fair Dynasty podcast.
Click here to listen to Royal Motherhood is a Job Like No Other
2022-2023 Teaching Schedule
2022-2023 (in person and online courses)
Fall 2022
Tuesdays (in class) Women in Power (University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies)
Wednesdays (online) Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution (University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies)
Fridays (online) Modern Monarchies: Connections and Continuity (Glendon College, Living and Learning in Retirement)
Winter 2023
Tuesdays (in class) Magna Carta and the Making of the Modern World (University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies)
Thursdays (online) Imperial Spain (University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies)