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CBC News Interview: Becoming Diana: Emma Corrin on playing the Princess of Wales in Season 4 of The Crown
In an interview with Janet Davison at CBC News, I discussed screen portrayals of Diana, Princess of Wales and the challenges that arise...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 12, 20201 min read
CBC News Interview: The royals and politics: Can we ever know what they really think?
I discussed environmental advocacy by successive generations of the royal family as well as virtual royal appearances in 2020 with Janet...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 11, 20201 min read
CBC News Interview: Why the Queen herself has twice delivered Canada’s speech from the throne
In an interview with Janet Davison in this week’s CBC News The Royal Fascinator newsletter, I discussed the two times that Queen...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 27, 20201 min read
CTV Your Morning Interview: Is it time for Canada to remove the Queen as Head of State?
The recent news that Barbados intends to transition from a Commonwealth realm to a republic, removing the Queen as Head of State, has...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 23, 20201 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Feo Monck
My latest article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about the author and viceregal hostess Feo Monck. Feo Monck’s...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 16, 20201 min read
CBC News Interview: Why Harry and Meghan have a ‘long road ahead’ with Netflix
I discussed Harry and Meghan’s Netflix deal, Camilla’s charity work and the history of royal philanthropy with Janet Davison at CBC News...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 13, 20201 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Anna Leonowens
My new article in the Historica Canadian Canadian Encyclopedia is about Anna Leonowens, an educator, author and lecturer who became...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 11, 20201 min read
Fall 2020 Online Course: The Romanovs and the Russian Revolution
I will be teaching my course about The Romanovs and the Russian Revolution online at the University of Toronto School of Continuing...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 2, 20201 min read
Huffington Post Interview: When Will We See Queen Elizabeth Again
I discussed Queen Elizabeth II and the history of the monarchy during times of plague and pandemic with Carly Ledbetter at the Huffington...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 29, 20201 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: King Edward VIII
My new article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is a short biography of King Edward VIII. Edward toured Canada on several...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 12, 20201 min read
CBC News Interview: Princess Beatrice: A private — but not a secret — wedding
I discussed the circumstances of Princess Beatrice’s wedding with Janet Davison at CBC News. Media commentary on the event has sometimes...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 2, 20201 min read
Updated Canadian Encyclopedia Articles: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
My Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia articles about Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are now updated to...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 12, 20201 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Royal Tours of Canada
My new article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Royal Tours of Canada from the late eighteenth century to the...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 11, 20201 min read
CBC News Interview: Going their separate ways: Scrutiny grows on bond between William and Harry
I discussed the relationship between Prince William and Prince Harry with Janet Davison at CBC News as well as past royal brothers, such...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 28, 20201 min read
CBC News Interview: Prince Philip turns 99
This weekend’s The Royal Fascinator newsletter includes the Duchess of Sussex’s address to students at Immaculate Heart High School in...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 14, 20201 min read
Global News Interview: Here’s how the Royal Family is impacted by coronavirus
I discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the royal family and their public engagements with Meghan Collie at Global News. The...

Carolyn Harris
May 23, 20201 min read
CBC News Interview: Why the Queen’s isolation is rich in symbolism
I discussed Queen Elizabeth II’s decision to remain at Windsor Castle during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the experiences of past...

Carolyn Harris
May 17, 20201 min read
CBC News Interview: The pandemic puts the royals online — and ‘at their best’
I discussed virtual royal engagements during the COVID-19 pandemic with Janet Davison at CBC News. As traditional royal walkabouts are...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 19, 20201 min read
CBC News Interview: Queen Elizabeth offers an ‘enduring and reassuring voice’ in the face of COVID-19 crisis
I discussed the Queen’s historic broadcast in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with Janet Davison at CBC News. Click here to read “Queen...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 6, 20201 min read
CBC News Interview: Why the Queen’s rare broadcast will bring ‘dignity and gravitas’ to the battle against COVID-19
In an interview with Janet Davison at CBC News, I discussed the Queen’s plans to address the United Kingdom and Commonwealth in a rare...

Carolyn Harris
Apr 4, 20201 min read
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