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CBC News Interview: The Royals and the environment: What influence can they have?
I discussed royalty and the environment with Janet Davison at CBC News for this week’s edition of the Royal Fascinator Newsletter...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 10, 20211 min read
New Podcast Interview: “Marie Antoinette” on History Gems
In the latest episode of the History Gems podcast, I discussed Queen Marie Antoinette and the Affair of the Diamond Necklace with Dr....

Carolyn Harris
Sep 16, 20211 min read
New Podcast Interview: “England’s Got a New Queen” on Since the World’s Been Turning
I discussed Queen Elizabeth II’s childhood, accession and coronation for the Since the World’s Been Turning Podcast, which devotes each...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 15, 20211 min read
Royal Train Tours of Canada Lecture – Now Available for Purchase from Toronto Railway Museum
My zoom lecture on Royal Train Tours of Canada (from Spring 2021) is now available for purchase online from the Toronto Railway Museum....

Carolyn Harris
Sep 6, 20211 min read
CBC News Interview: Prince Harry promises a ‘wholly truthful’ memoir — but how personal will he get?
I discussed the history of royal memoirs with Janet Davison for the CBC News Royal Fascinator newsletter. Click here to read “Prince...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 1, 20211 min read
New Reader’s Digest Article: The 10 Most Controversial Royal Memoirs Ever Published
Prince Harry won’t be the first royal family member to rock the boat with a tell-all autobiography. Here are 10 royal memoirs that...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 31, 20211 min read
CBC News Interview: What’s in a royal baby name?
I discussed the arrival of Lilibet Diana, daughter of Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the history of royal baby...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 20, 20211 min read
Mississauga Heritage Interview: Exploring Royal Connections to the City of Mississauga
I discussed Royal Visits to what is now the City of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada in an interview with Matthew Wilkinson at Heritage...

Carolyn Harris
May 21, 20211 min read
History Hack Podcast Interview: Royals on Film
I discussed portrayals of eighteenth century royalty on film including King George III, Marie Antoinette and Catherine the Great in the...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 28, 20211 min read
My Article in Reader’s Digest Canada: Queen Elizabeth’s Incredible Life in 30 Quotes
In honour of the Queen’s 95th birthday, my latest article in Reader’s Digest Canada presents the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II in...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 21, 20211 min read
NBC News Interview: Prince Philip’s death brings young royals into focus for British monarchy
I discussed the impact of Prince Philip’s death on the royal family and the expanding public role of his son Prince Charles and grandson...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 12, 20211 min read
My article in the Ottawa Citizen: Prince Philip and the modernization of the monarchy
My article in the Ottawa Citizen discusses Prince Philip’s role in modernizing the monarchy over the course of his more than seventy year...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 10, 20211 min read
My article in Reader’s Digest Canada: Remembering Prince Philip: The Life and Times of a Royal Consort
I wrote a tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021) for Reader’s Digest Canada. Click here to read Remembering Prince...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 9, 20211 min read
USA Today Interview: Can The Monarchy Survive Harry and Meghan
I discussed royal history with Maria Puente from USA Today including royal scandals of the House of Hanover in the 18th century and how...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 17, 20211 min read
Globe and Mail Interview: So you want to break free of the Royal Family?
I discussed the monarchy in Canada with John Ibbitson at The Globe and Mail including constitutional monarchy as a system of government...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 16, 20211 min read
Toronto Star Interview: Canadians have long been split on the monarchy. Public sentiment may be starting to change
I discussed the history of Canada and the monarchy with Alex McKeen at the Toronto Star including the political significance of the 1939...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 14, 20211 min read
New Reader’s Digest Article: 40 Things You Didn’t Know About the Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
My latest article in Reader’s Digest Canada discusses little known facts about the royal wedding of 1981 including the backup wedding...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 10, 20211 min read
Forbes Interview: Inside ‘The Firm’: How The Royal Family’s $28 Billion Money Machine Really Works
I discussed royal finances with Ariel Shapiro and Deniz Cam at Forbes Magazine. Click here to read “Inside ‘The Firm’: How The Royal...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 10, 20211 min read
CBC Canada Tonight Interview: The Fallout of Meghan’s Explosive Oprah Interview
I discussed Prince Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview with Ginella Massa on CBC’s Canada Tonight on March 8 including possible responses...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 9, 20211 min read
Canadian Press Interview: Harry and Meghan interview invites fresh scrutiny over Canada’s royal ties
I discussed the impact of Harry and Meghan’s Oprah interview on perceptions of the monarchy in Canada with Cassandra Szklarski at the...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 9, 20211 min read
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