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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 12, 20231 min read
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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
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New Podcast Interview: Queen’s University Department of History Alumni Archives
I discussed my career as a historian, author and royal commentator as well as a variety of historical topics such as Magna Carta, Queen...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 1, 20231 min read
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Toronto Star Interview: Even royals can face eviction. What to do when it happens to you
I discussed Prince Harry, Meghan, and the end of their lease at Frogmore Cottage with Aisling Murphy at the Toronto Star. Click here to...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 14, 20231 min read
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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
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New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: French Canada and the Monarchy
Click here to read my new article in the Canadian Encyclopedia: French Canada and the Monarchy

Carolyn Harris
Jan 14, 20231 min read
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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
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TIME Magazine Interview: Harry & Meghan Tries to Offer a History Lesson on Race. Here’s What It Says
I discussed the history of the Commonwealth and discussions of race and racism in the Harry and Meghan documentary on Netflix – including...

Carolyn Harris
Dec 15, 20221 min read
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New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Princess Margaret
In my latest article for the Canadian Encyclopedia, I discuss the life and legacy of Princess Margaret including her tours of Canada and...

Carolyn Harris
Dec 13, 20221 min read
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Canadian Press Interview: A look at the Canadian content in ‘Harry & Meghan’Canadian Press Interview:
In an interview with Cassandra Szklarski at the Canadian Press, I discussed portrayals of Toronto and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s...

Carolyn Harris
Dec 11, 20221 min read
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CBC News Interview: Harry and Meghan are telling their story — again. But what comes next?
I discussed the Netflix Harry & Meghan documentary with Janet Davison at CBC News Click here to read Harry and Meghan are telling their...

Carolyn Harris
Dec 11, 20221 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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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