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Globe and Mail Interview: A new behind-the-scenes documentary marks the 20th anniversary of Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette
I discussed Marie Antoinette and 18th century fashions with Elio Iannacci in the Globe and Mail. Click here to read "A new behind-the-scenes documentary marks the 20th anniversary of Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette" in the Globe and Mail
Carolyn Harris
44 minutes ago1 min read
CBC News Interview: Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with the Royal Family. It may not be so easy
I discussed King Charles III's Caribbean tour and Prince Harry's efforts to reconcile with his family in the CBC News Royal Fascinator Newsletter. Click here to read "Prince Harry says he wants to reconcile with the Royal Family. It may not be so easy" at CBC News
Carolyn Harris
4 days ago1 min read
October 2026 Carolyn Harris Royal Historian Newsletter
Click here to read the October 2026 Carolyn Harris Royal Historian Newsletter
Carolyn Harris
4 days ago1 min read
Nordic Nations Lecture Series at the Bluewater Association for Lifelong Learning
I will be delivering a lecture series on the history of the Nordic Nations for the Bluewater Association for Lifelong Learning starting next week (October 29) in Owen Sound, Ontario. Tickets are available here.
Carolyn Harris
Oct 201 min read
New TED-ED Video: Queen Victoria
Thank you to TED-ED for inviting me to contribute to the development of a new educational video about Queen Victoria. Click here to watch "Why is Queen Victoria so Controversial?" at TED-ED
Carolyn Harris
Oct 61 min read
CBC News Interview: The King will never live at Buckingham Palace. What does that mean for the monarchy?
I discussed the future of Buckingham Palace with Janet Davison at CBC News. I also recently discussed Charles Spencer's new book about his late sister Diana, Princess of Wales with Adela Suliman at NBC News.
Carolyn Harris
Oct 41 min read
CBC News Interview: Why Prince Harry and Meghan face more challenges after their return to the U.K.
I discussed recent royal developments including Harry and Meghan's return to the United Kingdom and Charles Spencer's book about his late sister Diana, Princess of Wales with CBC News. Click here to read "Why Prince Harry and Meghan face more challenges after their return to the U.K." in CBC News.
Carolyn Harris
Sep 211 min read
September 2026 Carolyn Harris Royal Historian Newsletter
Click here to read the September 2026 Carolyn Harris Royal Historian Newsletter
Carolyn Harris
Sep 141 min read
Bank of Canada Interview: King Charles III & the new Canadian $20 bill
I discussed King Charles III and the new Canadian $20 bill with the Bank of Canada.
Carolyn Harris
Sep 61 min read
Reader's Digest Interview: Here’s What Will Happen to Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte’s Titles When William Becomes King
I discussed the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children with Tina Donvito at Reader's Digest. Click here to read "Here’s What Will Happen to Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte’s Titles When William Becomes King" at Reader's Digest
Carolyn Harris
Aug 291 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Second World War Refugees in Canada
Canada accepted relatively few refugees during the Second World War because of restrictive immigration policies and public resistance. Yet nearly one-quarter of a million refugees emigrated to Canada between 1947 and 1962 in the aftermath of the Second World War. The displacement of people during and after the Second World War and their resettlement in Canada transformed the country’s previously restrictive refugee policy, contributing to the development of the Department of
Carolyn Harris
Aug 271 min read
CBC News Interview: Prince Harry and Meghan Are Moving Back to the UK
I discussed Prince Harry and Meghan's return to the United Kingdom with CBC News.
Carolyn Harris
Aug 211 min read


New BBC News Interview: Prince Harry and Meghan Set To Return to UK
My conversation with BBC News about Prince Harry and Meghan's return to the United Kingdom
Carolyn Harris
Aug 211 min read


Hello! Canada Interview: The Teen Prince
I discussed Prince George at 13 in the current issue of Hello! Canada (August 10, 2026). Now Available on Newsstands!
Carolyn Harris
Aug 51 min read
CBC News Interview: Prince George just turned 13. Why it’s a 'challenging time' for the 2nd in line to the throne
I discussed Prince George's 13th birthday with Janet Davison at CBC News. Click here to read "Prince George just turned 13. Why it’s a 'challenging time' for the 2nd in line to the throne" in the CBC News Royal Fascinator Newsletter.
Carolyn Harris
Jul 271 min read
June 2026 Carolyn Harris Royal Historian Newsletter
Click here to read the June 2026 Carolyn Harris Royal Historian Newsletter
Carolyn Harris
Jun 301 min read
CBC News Interview: King Charles reveals his income tax for the 1st time, but questions remain over royal finances
I discussed royal finances and Prince George's education with Janet Davison at CBC News. Click here to read "King Charles reveals his income tax for the 1st time, but questions remain over royal finances"
Carolyn Harris
Jun 291 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Little Norway
My new article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Little Norway. Little Norway was a Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNAF) training centre in Canada that operated in Toronto and Muskoka from 1940 to 1945, training more than 3,000 personnel for the Norwegian resistance to German occupation during the Second World War. Little Norway strengthened a lasting diplomatic bond between Norway and Canada that continues to the present day. Click here to read my article ab
Carolyn Harris
Jun 251 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: The 1951 Royal Tour of Canada
My latest article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about the 1951 Royal Tour of Canada by Princess Elizabeth (the future Queen Elizabeth II) and Prince Philip. Click here to read my article about the 1951 Royal Tour of Canada
Carolyn Harris
Jun 241 min read
CBC News Interview: Governors general can no longer bill government for casual and business clothing
I discussed the Governor General of Canada's clothing allowance with Ashley Burke at CBC News. Click here to read "Governors general can no longer bill government for casual and business clothing" at CBC News
Carolyn Harris
Jun 211 min read
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