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CTV The Social Interview: Odd Coronation Traditions
I discussed unusual and quirky coronation traditions on The Social on CTV Click here to watch “Odd Coronation Traditions” on The Social

Carolyn Harris
May 8, 20231 min read
TIME Interview: How King Charles III’s Coronation Will Compare to Previous Ceremonies
In a TIME video interview, I compared the coronation of King Charles III in 2023 to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953,...

Carolyn Harris
May 8, 20231 min read
Washington Post Interview: Realms eyeing a split from the monarchy are mostly ignoring coronation
I discussed the relationship between the monarchy and the Commonwealth realms in an interview with Amanda Coletta at the Washington Post....

Carolyn Harris
May 8, 20231 min read
CBC Radio-Canada Interview: La quiche royale (et controversée) de Charles III
I discussed the role of coronation quiche at the celebrations in honour of the coronation of King Charles III and the history of recipes...

Carolyn Harris
May 8, 20231 min read
CBC The House Podcast Interview: Canada Has a New King. Should It?
I discussed the coronation of King Charles III and the history of Canada and the Monarchy with CBC The House on Coronation Day, May 6,...

Carolyn Harris
May 7, 20231 min read
CP24 Interview: ‘Let’s have a party:’ How Torontonians plan to mark the coronation of King Charles III
I discussed the celebrations in Toronto for the coronation of King Charles III and the history of royal celebrations in Canada with...

Carolyn Harris
May 7, 20231 min read
Globe and Mail Interview: Canada’s complicated relationship with the monarchy, told through five perspectives
I discussed the history of Canada’s relationship with the monarchy with Samantha Edwards at the Globe and Mail at the time of King...

Carolyn Harris
May 7, 20231 min read
Toronto Star Interview: A spoon, a stone and a graffiti-covered chair will play key roles in King Charles’s coronation. Here’s why they’re so special
I discussed the fascinating and eventful history of royal regalia, the Stone of Scone and the coronation chair with Alessia Passafiume at...

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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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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