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Mississauga Heritage Interview: Ask a Historian: The Coronation of Charles III
In an episode of the Mississauga Heritage Ask a Historian series, I compared the coronations of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and King...

Carolyn Harris
May 5, 20231 min read
CTV News Interview: King Charles changes key piece of coronation, causing mixed feelings
I discussed the introduction of an oath by the people as part of the coronation of King Charles III with CTV News. Click here to read...

Carolyn Harris
May 4, 20231 min read
Le Devoir Interview: Des symboles verts pour redorer l’image du roi
I discussed the symbolism and public image of King Charles III’s coronation with Stephanie Marin at Le Devoir Click here to read “Des...

Carolyn Harris
May 3, 20231 min read
CBC News: Amid the pomp and pageantry, coronations court controversy, too
I discussed controversies associated with coronations from a riot at William the Conqueror’s coronation in 1066 to the guest list for...

Carolyn Harris
May 2, 20231 min read
Canadian Press Interview: Royal watchers preparing for a shorter, smaller coronation than one 70 years ago
I compared the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and the coronation of King Charles III in 2023 in an interview with the Canadian...

Carolyn Harris
May 1, 20231 min read
National Post Interview: From Battenberg cake to coronation chicken: The long history of royal dishes crossing over to home kitchens
In a conversation with Laura Brehaut at the National Post, I discussed the long and fascinating history of royal recipes and how dishes...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 25, 20231 min read
Toronto Star Interview: King Charles’s Special Quiche
I discussed King Charles III, Queen Camilla and coronation cuisine with Joshua Chong at the Toronto Star Click here to read “I tried...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 25, 20231 min read
Canadian Press Interview: First months on throne show King Charles wants to engage, but Canadians skeptical
I discussed the public perception of King Charles III in Canada as well as Canadian attitudes toward the monarchy with Morgan Lowrie at...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 24, 20231 min read
CBC News Interview: Can a coronation be modernized? It may not be that easy
I discussed the history of coronations and the role of the queen consort with Janet Davison at CBC News Click here to read “Can a...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 24, 20231 min read
NBC News Interview: Prince Harry to attend King Charles’ coronation while wife Meghan remains in California
I discussed past family disagreements and guest list controversies on royal occasions in an interview with David K. Li at NBC News Click...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 13, 20231 min read
CBC News Interview: More open and relaxed? Why King Charles’s debut on world stage could signal his style as monarch
In an interview with Janet Davison for CBC News, I discussed the recent royal visit to Germany by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 9, 20231 min read
New Reader’s Digest Canada Article: The Most Memorable Coronations in British History
My new article in Reader’s Digest Canada discusses the more than thousand year history of coronations in Britain, looking back from the...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 5, 20231 min read


New Book: Hanoverian to Windsor Consorts: Power, Influence and Dynasty
Hanoverian to Windsor Consorts: Power, Influence and Dynasty, edited by Aidan Norrie, J.L. Laynesmith, Danna R. Messer, Elena Woodacre...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 1, 20231 min read
Canada’s History Magazine Panel: The Future of the Crown in Canada
I discussed the reign of Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022) and the future of the Crown in Canada during the reign of King Charles III in a...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 22, 20231 min read
CBC News Interview: The royal highs and lows of 2022 — and a look ahead to 2023
I discussed key royal events from the year 2022 with Janet Davison from CBC News including Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee and the...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 6, 20231 min read
Smithsonian Magazine Interview: Why 1992 Was Such a ‘Horrible Year’ for Elizabeth II and the Royal Family
I discussed Queen Elizabeth II’s annus horribilis in 1992 with Meilan Solly at Smithsonian Magazine including the breakdowns of the...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 8, 20221 min read
CBC News Interview: Mixing royal fact and fiction: Why the next season of The Crown is facing more controversy
I discussed Season 5 of The Crown on Netflix, which will be released on November 9, including why this season is more controversial than...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 30, 20221 min read
Royal Studies Podcast: English Consorts: Power, Influence, and Dynasty
I discussed the English Consorts: Power, Influence, and Dynasty series with co-editors Elena Woodacre, Aidan Norrie, and Joanna...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 9, 20221 min read
Rabble Radio Podcast Interview: Keep Calm and Carry On: Reviewing the Royals in Canada
I discussed the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and popular perceptions of the royal family in Canada with Rabble Radio. Click here...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 7, 20221 min read
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