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My January-February 2018 course at University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies: Family Life from Medieval to Modern Times
Click here for more information and to register. Course Description: Our views on marriage and childrearing would seem very strange to...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 2, 20171 min read


National Post Interview: What does the governor general do all day? A National Post investigation
Lord Dufferin I discussed the history of the role of the Governor General of Canada with the National Post. In contrast to the United...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 2, 20171 min read
Global News Interview: How Meghan Markle has broken almost every rule for royal girlfriends
I discussed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with Global News. The couple, who appeared in the public together for the first time this week...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 27, 20171 min read


Carolyn Harris at Word on the Street Halifax
Click here to read “Carolyn Harris at Word on the Street Halifax” on the Dundurn Press blog.

Carolyn Harris
Sep 26, 20171 min read


Canadian Press Interview: Attention intensifies around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Invictus Games
Meghan Markle I discussed Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and the history of royal engagements and marriages with the Canadian Press. Here’s...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 25, 20171 min read


CBC Interview: Photographers jockey for glimpse of Prince Harry, Meghan Markle at Invictus
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (photo credit: Hello! Magazine) On Saturday September 23, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle both attended the...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 24, 20171 min read


University of Toronto News Interview: Diana’s legacy, 20 years after her death
The Prince and Princess of Wales on their wedding day in 1981 I discussed the life and legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales with University...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 31, 20171 min read


CBC Interview: History repeating itself: How the 20th anniversary of Diana’s death put her back in the spotlight
Diana, Princess of Wales at the Cannes film festival. I discussed Diana, Princess of Wales with Janet Davidson at the CBC, leading up to...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 26, 20171 min read


Nova Scotia Book Tour Dates in September
September 14, 7pm: I will be giving a reading from my new book, Raising Royalty: 1000 Years of Royal Parenting at The Box of Delight’s...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 16, 20171 min read


Hello! Magazine Interview: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle engagement: 7 burning questions answered
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle (photo credit: Hello! Magazine) I discussed the protocol that would arise if Prince Harry became engaged...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 8, 20171 min read


Updated Canadian Encyclopedia Article Prince Charles, (HRH The Prince of Wales)
The Prince of Wales I have updated my article about Prince Charles in the Canadian Encyclopedia to include the 2017 tour of Nunavut,...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 21, 20171 min read


National Post Interview: Light everything on fire: What would have happened had the Nazis invaded Britain
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in British Columbia in 1939 I discussed the royal family during the Second World War with Tristin...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 20, 20171 min read


Canada’s History Magazine Feature Article: The Queen’s Land
The August-September issue of Canada’s History Magazine will be available on newsstands in the coming weeks. Click here to read the Table...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 20, 20171 min read


Toronto Sun Interview: Canada and the royals during the wars
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Toronto City Hall in 1939 I discussed the history of the monarchy in Canada during the First and...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 2, 20171 min read


CBC News Network Interview: The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall Visit Prince Edward County
Prince Charles tours the Wellington Farmer’s Market in Ontario, Friday June 30, 2017. [Photo credit: Peter J. Thompson] I discussed the...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 30, 20171 min read


CBC News Interview: Is Prince Charles misunderstood?
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall I discussed the Prince of Wales’s reputation and philanthropy with Janet Davison at CBC...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 29, 20171 min read


CBC News Interview: ‘Bit of a loose cannon’: Why Prince Harry’s musings on the monarchy may not be so surprising after all
Prince Harry at the official press launch of Walking with the Wounded in 2010. I discussed Prince Harry’s recent remarks about the...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 26, 20171 min read


Maclean’s Interview: Canadians adore Queen Elizabeth. Her son? Not so much
The investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales at Caenarvon Castle in 1969 My recent interview in Maclean’s Magazine concerns how...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 23, 20171 min read
New Review of Raising Royalty in History of Royals Magazine
“The book is a fascinating source of well researched information and a great addition to the shelves of royalists and historians alike....

Carolyn Harris
Jun 19, 20171 min read


10 Medieval Royal Parents Whose Decisions Influence the Lives of Royal Children Today
King Edward III, who reigned from 1327-1377. The descendants of his five sons fought against each other in the Wars of the Roses. In my...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 5, 20171 min read
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