CBC News Interview: The Kate photo scandal has tested the public’s trust. How do the Royals get it back?

I discussed the Princess of Wales and the public image of the monarchy from Queen Victoria’s reign to the present with Janet Davison at CBC News.

Click here to read “The Kate photo scandal has tested the public’s trust. How do the Royals get it back?” at CBC News

TIME Interview: What Are Working Royals? And What Happens When They Can’t Work?

In an interview with TIME magazine, I discussed the distinction between working and non working members of the royal family and the significance of the royal extended family during a period when both King Charles III and the Princess of Wales are experiencing medical conditions.

Click here to read What Are Working Royals? And What Happens When They Can’t Work? in TIME Magazine

CBC News Interview: Amid frenzied speculation about the Princess of Wales, how much privacy can a royal expect?

I discussed recent royal news with Janet Davison for the CBC News Royal Fascinator newsletter including the health of King Charles III and the Princess of Wales, and the memorial service for King Constantine II of Greece.

Click here to read “Amid frenzied speculation about the Princess of Wales, how much privacy can a royal expect?” in the CBC Royal Fascinator Newsletter.

USA Today Interview: Prince William and Camilla are doing fine amid King Charles’ absence, experts say. Is it sustainable?

I discussed Queen Camilla, Prince William, the royal extended family and the public image of the monarchy with Marco della Cava at USA Today.

Click here to read “Prince William and Camilla are doing fine amid King Charles’ absence, experts say. Is it sustainable?” in USA Today

January-March 2024 Online Course for Seniors: Royal Parenting from Medieval Times to Modern Times

I will be offering an online course for seniors about Royal Parenting from Medieval Times to Modern Times for Etobicoke Learning Unlimited in January-March 2024.

Click here for more information and to register.

For more about the history of Royal Parenting, read my book, Raising Royalty: 1000 Years of Royal Parenting (Dundurn Press: 2017)

Friday October 13 Toronto Public Library Lecture: A History of Royal Weddings from Victoria and Albert to Harry and Meghan

I will be delivering an evening lecture (7pm) at North York Central Library in Toronto on Friday October 13 about the history of royal weddings from Victoria and Albert to Harry and Meghan! All are welcome.

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CBC News Interview: Royal diplomacy hits the world stage on 2 fronts — Charles in France and William in New York

I discussed the state visit to France by King Charles III and Queen Camilla as well as Prince William’s visit to New York with Janet Davison at CBC News. I also discussed the recent podcast episode about the royal family’s rugby patronages, featuring William and Catherine, Prince and Princess of Wales and Princess Anne.

Click here to read “Royal diplomacy hits the world stage on 2 fronts — Charles in France and William in New York” in the CBC News Royal Fascinator newsletter.

Fall 2023 University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies Course: Behind the Crown: The Monarchy from Victoria to Charles III

I will be teaching an eight week course on Tuesday afternoons in October-November 2023 at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies – Behind the Crown: The Monarchy from Victoria to Charles III. Click here for more information and to register.

ABOUT THIS COURSE

The personal lives of royalty are a popular subject for fiction in novels, films and TV series but the real history is more interesting. Each generation of royalty must respond to the challenges of their times to keep the monarchy relevant and engaged with public opinion. Join Carolyn Harris, historian, commentator and author of Raising Royalty: 1000 Years of Royal Parenting for a lively discussion of the history, politics and cultural significance of the monarchy in the UK and Canada.  

Click here for more information and to register for “Behind the Crown: The Monarchy from Victoria at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies

New Reader’s Digest Article: The Ultimate Guide to Royal Residences

My new article in Reader’s Digest Canada discusses royal residences in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland and recent changes to where members of the royal family live in the reign of King Charles III.

Click here to read “The Ultimate Guide to Royal Residences” in Reader’s Digest Canada