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Smithsonian Magazine Interview: Before Lincoln Issued the Emancipation Proclamation, This Russian Czar Freed 20 Million Serfs
I discussed the reign of Czar Alexander II and the Abolition of Serfdom in Russia with Fred Frommer at Smithsonian Magazine. Click here...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 30, 20221 min read


Toronto Star Profile: On the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, royals watcher Carolyn Harris traces her and our fascination with bluebloods
In a feature article by Shinan Govani in the Toronto Star, I discussed the 25th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales,...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 21, 20221 min read
Talking History Interview: Queen Elizabeth II: 70 Years on the Throne
I discussed Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee on Newstalk, Ireland – Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan on a panel with Professor...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 6, 20221 min read
Times Radio Interview: Queen Elizabeth II and the Platinum Jubilee
I discussed the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II and the Platinum Jubilee celebrations with Dickie Arbiter and Nick Serpell on Times...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 6, 20221 min read
Live Science Interview: Which British monarch has reigned the longest? (What about the shortest?)
I discussed the Queen with the longest reign in British history, Queen Elizabeth II and the Tudor Queen Lady Jane Grey, who reigned for...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 4, 20221 min read
CBC News Interview: Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee a mix of celebration and transition
I discussed popular responses to Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee with Janet Davison at CBC News Click here to read “Queen Elizabeth’s...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 4, 20221 min read
Los Angles Times Interview: It’s a party for Queen Elizabeth’s jubilee. It could be her last
I discussed the Platinum Jubilee and the Future of the Monarchy with Jaweed Kaleem at the Los Angeles Times. Click here to read “It’s a...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 2, 20221 min read
The Zoomer TV Interview: Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
I discussed Queen Elizabeth’s life, reign and Platinum Jubilee as part of a panel discussion on The Zoomer, broadcast on Victoria Day....

Carolyn Harris
May 24, 20221 min read
Vanity Fair Dynasty Podcast Interview: Royal Motherhood is a Job Like No Other
I discussed the history of royal parenting with the Vanity Fair Dynasty podcast. Click here to listen to Royal Motherhood is a Job Like...

Carolyn Harris
May 17, 20221 min read
2022-2023 Teaching Schedule
2022-2023 (in person and online courses) Fall 2022 Tuesdays (in class) Women in Power (University of Toronto School of Continuing...

Carolyn Harris
May 10, 20221 min read
New Scholarly Book Review: Marie Claude Canova-Green and Sara J. Wolfson, eds. The Wedding of Charles I and Henrietta Maria, 1625: Celebrations and Controversy
I reviewed The Wedding of Charles I and Henrietta Maria, 1625: Celebrations and Controversy, edited by Marie Claude Canova-Green and Sara...

Carolyn Harris
May 6, 20221 min read
Upcoming Guest Lecture: Royal Train Tours of Canada in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II
I will be delivering a free zoom lecture about royal train tours of Canada in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II for the Toronto Railway...

Carolyn Harris
May 4, 20221 min read
Women and Home Magazine Interview: How the Duchess of Cambridge’s interests are preparing her for life as Queen
I discussed the Duchess of Cambridge’s hobbies and interests including music, art, tennis and photography with Laura Harman at Women and...

Carolyn Harris
May 3, 20221 min read
CBC News Interview: Why Harry is Raising Eyebrows Again?
For this week’s CBC News Royal Fascinator Newsletter, I discussed Prince Harry’s recent remarks about the Queen and the continuing press...

Carolyn Harris
May 2, 20221 min read
New Canadian Press Interview: Prince Charles and Camilla’s Canada tour to visit St. John’s, Ottawa and Yellowknife
I discussed the itinerary for the Platinum Jubilee tour of Canada by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall with the Canadian...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 27, 20221 min read
New Podcast Interview: “Princess Grace” in Since The World’s Been Turning
I discussed Grace Kelly’s career as an actress and her impact on film, fashion and the Principality of Monaco with the Since The World’s...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 22, 20221 min read
Canadian Press and National Post Interviews: Charles and Camilla to visit Canada in May to celebrate Queen’s seven decade reign
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will visit Canada in May in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. This past week,...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 15, 20221 min read
CBC News Interview: What should a royal visit look like? Why William and Kate’s recent trip might spark change for future tours
I discussed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Platinum Jubilee tour of the Caribbean and the recent memorial service for Prince Philip,...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 3, 20221 min read
Seventeen Magazine Interview: The True Story of Queen Charlotte from “Bridgerton”
I discussed the portrayal of Queen Charlotte in the Netflix series Bridgerton and how the Queen was perceived in her own lifetime in an...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 1, 20221 min read
University College London Political Science Events Podcast: The Platinum Jubilee and the Future of the Monarchy
EPISODE SUMMARY This year is the 70th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, who has reigned longer than any previous British...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 31, 20221 min read
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