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CBC Power and Politics Interview: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to ‘step back’ from senior royal duties
I discussed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step back from their roles as senior members of the royal family with Vassy...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 12, 20201 min read
Recent Interviews Concerning Harry and Meghan in The Times, Time Magazine, Global News and Other Publications
Here are links to some of my recent interviews concerning the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their announcement to step back from their...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 11, 20201 min read
My Globe and Mail Article: Long may it reign: Forget about Harry and Meghan, the monarchy always comes first
My recent article in the Globe and Mail discusses the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step back from their role, examples of...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 10, 20201 min read
CBC News Interview: A ‘big surprise’ and a lot of questions: Why Harry and Meghan’s new life is anything but clear
I discussed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s announcement that they intend to step back from full time royal duties with Janet Davison at...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 9, 20201 min read
Huffington Post Interview: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Change Royal Roles With Partial Move To North America
I discussed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step back from the role of senior members of the royal family with Maija Kappler...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 8, 20201 min read
Reader’s Digest Interview: 14 Things That Will Happen When Prince Charles Becomes King
I discussed the future of the monarchy with Tina Donvito at Reader’s Digest. Queen Elizabeth II will be 94 on April 21, 2020 and there is...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 7, 20201 min read
Global News Interview: How the Royal Family does Christmas
I discussed royal Christmas traditions with Meaghan Wray at Global News including opening presents on Christmas Eve, multiple Christmas...

Carolyn Harris
Dec 14, 20191 min read
CBC News Interview: Could the Queen retire?
I discussed a variety of royal events, past and present with Janet Davison for the latest edition of the CBC News Royal Fascinator...

Carolyn Harris
Dec 8, 20191 min read
Upcoming Guest Lecture: Royal Weddings from Victoria and Albert to Harry and Meghan – December 16, Toronto Public Library
Mon Dec 16, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Toronto Public Library S. Walter Stewart Branch 170 Memorial Park Ave. Royal weddings have been...

Carolyn Harris
Dec 7, 20191 min read
Global News Interview: What was it like to have Queen Elizabeth II as a mom?
I discussed royal parenting during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II with Meghan Collie at Global News. The release of Season 3 of The...

Carolyn Harris
Dec 1, 20191 min read


Queenship and Revolution in Early Modern Europe for sale for $9.99 in the Palgrave Macmillan Cyber Sale
My 2nd book, Queenship and Revolution in Early Modern Europe: Henrietta Maria and Marie Antoinette is currently on sale for $9.99 as part...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 24, 20191 min read
NBC News Interview: ‘The Crown’ season three: Did Princess Margaret really party with LBJ?
Season 3 of The Crown series premieres on Netflix today and there is already interest in how much dramatic license has been taken by the...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 17, 20191 min read
Magna Carta and the Making of the Modern World – My Winter 2020 Course at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
In January-February, 2020, I will be teaching a course on Magna Carta and the Making of the Modern World at the University of Toronto...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 4, 20191 min read
CBC News Interview: Could the Royal Family shrink?
I discussed the recent changes to the Royal House of Sweden with Janet Davison at CBC News. King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden’s decision to...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 21, 20191 min read
New BBC History Magazine Article: Was Queen Mary, wife of George V, a kleptomaniac?
My latest article in the BBC History Magazine examines the reputation of Queen Mary, the wife of King George V, and grandmother of Queen...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 26, 20191 min read
CBC News Interview: A ‘complicated transition’: How Kate is stepping up her public role for the royals
I discussed the role of the Duchess of Cambridge with Janet Davison at CBC News. Here’s an excerpt from the interview: “For Kate, it’s...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 22, 20191 min read
Talking History Interview: Queen Victoria: A Life
I discussed the life, reign and legacy of Queen Victoria with Patrick Geoghegan on Talking History, Newstalk FM, Ireland. The panel of...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 16, 20191 min read
CBC News Interview: How Queen Victoria made her mark in Canada — without ever visiting
I discussed Queen Victoria’s legacy in Canada with Janet Davison at CBC News. While Queen Victoria never visited Canada in person, all...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 28, 20191 min read
The Nordic Nations: From Vikings to Modernity – My Fall 2019 course at the University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies
In October-November, 2019, I will be teaching a new course at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies – The Nordic...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 17, 20191 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Earl Grey
My latest article in The Canadian Encyclopedia is about Albert Grey, 4th Earl Grey, Governor General of Canada from 1904 to 1911 (and the...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 10, 20191 min read
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