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My October-November 2017 course at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies: Women In Power
“Boadicea Haranguing the Britons” by John Opie In the Fall of 2017, I will be teaching an eight week course about the history of Women in...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 7, 20171 min read


New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: John Douglas Sutherland Campbell, Marquess of Lorne
John Campbell, , Marquess of Lorne My latest article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about the Marquess of Lorne,...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 1, 20171 min read


University of Toronto News Interview: Diana’s legacy, 20 years after her death
The Prince and Princess of Wales on their wedding day in 1981 I discussed the life and legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales with University...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 31, 20171 min read


CBC and Canadian Press Interviews about Diana, Princess of Wales
Lady Diana Spencer surrounded by photographers immediately prior to the announcement of her engagement to the Prince of Wales I discussed...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 30, 20171 min read


CBC Interview: History repeating itself: How the 20th anniversary of Diana’s death put her back in the spotlight
Diana, Princess of Wales at the Cannes film festival. I discussed Diana, Princess of Wales with Janet Davidson at the CBC, leading up to...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 26, 20171 min read
Book Reviews: The Penguin Monarchs Series: Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, George VI and Elizabeth II
Further Reading: Bertie: A Life of Edward VII by Jane Ridley Further Reading: The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 by Margaret...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 1, 20171 min read


Updated Canadian Encyclopedia Article Prince Charles, (HRH The Prince of Wales)
The Prince of Wales I have updated my article about Prince Charles in the Canadian Encyclopedia to include the 2017 tour of Nunavut,...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 21, 20171 min read


National Post Interview: Light everything on fire: What would have happened had the Nazis invaded Britain
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in British Columbia in 1939 I discussed the royal family during the Second World War with Tristin...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 20, 20171 min read


Canada’s History Magazine Feature Article: The Queen’s Land
The August-September issue of Canada’s History Magazine will be available on newsstands in the coming weeks. Click here to read the Table...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 19, 20171 min read


Toronto Sun Interview: Canada and the royals during the wars
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth at Toronto City Hall in 1939 I discussed the history of the monarchy in Canada during the First and...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 2, 20171 min read


CBC News Interview: Is Prince Charles misunderstood?
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall I discussed the Prince of Wales’s reputation and philanthropy with Janet Davison at CBC...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 29, 20171 min read


CBC News Interview: ‘Bit of a loose cannon’: Why Prince Harry’s musings on the monarchy may not be so surprising after all
Prince Harry at the official press launch of Walking with the Wounded in 2010. I discussed Prince Harry’s recent remarks about the...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 25, 20171 min read


Maclean’s Interview: Canadians adore Queen Elizabeth. Her son? Not so much
The investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales at Caenarvon Castle in 1969 My recent interview in Maclean’s Magazine concerns how...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 23, 20171 min read
New Review of Raising Royalty in History of Royals Magazine
“The book is a fascinating source of well researched information and a great addition to the shelves of royalists and historians alike....

Carolyn Harris
Jun 19, 20171 min read
How Kings and Queens Raised Their Children – An Interview with Carolyn Harris
Click here to read “How Kings and Queens Raised Their Children” at Medievalists.net

Carolyn Harris
Jun 11, 20171 min read


10 Medieval Royal Parents Whose Decisions Influence the Lives of Royal Children Today
King Edward III, who reigned from 1327-1377. The descendants of his five sons fought against each other in the Wars of the Roses. In my...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 5, 20171 min read


Upcoming Book Signings in Brockville and Ottawa: June 21 and June 22
On June 21, there will be an afternoon tea&royal parenting talk followed by a book signing at Fulford Place museum in Brockville from...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 4, 20171 min read


The Queen’s Coronation on Camera
Coronation portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. June 2, 1953 Today is the 64th anniversary of Queen...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 2, 20171 min read


CBC News Interview: ‘Times have changed’: Why Prince Harry’s girlfriend Meghan Markle could fit right in with the Royal Family
Prince Harry at the Invictus Games in London, 2014 My latest conversation with CBC News about Prince Harry and his relationship with...

Carolyn Harris
May 15, 20171 min read


New Smithsonian Article: Medieval Mothers Had to Marry and Murder to Get Their Way
A 19th century illustration imagining Queen Elfrida welcoming her stepson King Edward the Martyr to her home, moments before his murder...

Carolyn Harris
May 14, 20171 min read
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