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

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

CBC News Interview: Who will be the public face of the monarchy as King Charles is treated for cancer?

I discussed King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis, Prince Harry’s brief visit to the United Kingdom and the important public role of senior royal women including Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh with Janet Davison at CBC News

Click here to read “Who will be the public face of the monarchy as King Charles is treated for cancer?” in the CBC News Royal Fascinator Newsletter

CBC News Interview: What happens when a monarch falls ill? The plan for royal health issues explained

I discussed King Charles III’s recent cancer diagnosis and the impact of the King’s health on the monarchy in an interview with Janet Davison at CBC News

Click here to read “What happens when a monarch falls ill? The plan for royal health issues explained” by Janet Davison and Rhianna Schmunk at CBC News

Review of Tudor and Stuart Consorts: Power, Influence, and Dynasty in the Royal Studies Journal

Tudor and Stuart Consorts: Power, Influence, and Dynasty, edited by Aidan Norrie, Carolyn Harris, J.L. Laynesmith, Danna R. Messer and Elena Woodacre has been reviewed by Conor Byrne in the Royal Studies Journal.

“In all, Tudor and Stuart Consorts is a handsomely produced study of the careers of fifteen consorts between 1485 and 1714 and deserves attention from scholars seeking fresh perspectives of these individuals based on solid research.” – Conor Byrne, Royal Studies Journal.

Click here to download Conor Byrne’s review of Tudor and Stuart Consorts: Power, Influence, and Dynasty in the Royal Studies Journal.

Click here to purchase Tudor and Stuart Consorts: Power, Influence, and Dynasty from Palgrave MacMillan

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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