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The Chapel Royal at St. James’s Palace from King Henry VIII to Prince George of Cambridge
St. James’s Palace in London Prince George of Cambridge will be christened by The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, at St. James’s...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 27, 20135 min read
Rose Bertin: Marie Antoinette’s Trend-Setting “Minister of Fashion”
During a month when New York, London, Paris and Milan host successive fall fashion weeks, my column in this weekend’s Kingston...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 13, 20131 min read
Royalty and the Environment: A Natural Partnership
My most recent column in the Ottawa Citizen looks at Prince William’s departure from the military to focus on royal engagements and...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 12, 20131 min read
Royal Babies: A History 1066-2013 by Amy Licence (Review)
With only 25 royal babies profiled in the book, however, there are omissions that leave gaps in the narrative. While the Queen, Prince...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 10, 20131 min read
Richard III’s Bones of Contention
While I was away on the Baltic Cruise these past couple weeks, my article about the remains of Richard III, “Richard III’s Bones of...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 6, 20131 min read
Why The Royal Family Should Take A Canadian Vacation
My most recent column in the Kingston Whig-Standard discusses why the current royal family should take a break from Balmoral one year and...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 13, 20131 min read

Carolyn Harris
Aug 12, 20130 min read


Searching for Alfred the Great
Statue of Alfred the Great in Winchester “We are not sure where King Alfred is” This past week, Hyde900, a community group created to...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 10, 20133 min read


What to Expect at Prince George of Cambridge’s Christening
The Duchess of Cambridge leaving the hospital with Prince George of Cambridge on July 23, 2013 the day after his birth. The next big...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 30, 20134 min read
Raising a Royal Baby is a Family Affair
My column in this Saturday’s Kingston Whig-Standard discusses the role of grandparents – royal and non-royal – in raising royal children....

Carolyn Harris
Jul 26, 20131 min read
My interview with CBC Radio Ontario Today about Prince George of Cambridge
I discussed Prince George of Cambridge and the Monarchy in Canada today on Ontario Today, CBC Radio 1. Click here to listen to the full...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 26, 20131 min read
My most recent interview with Canada AM about Prince George Alexander Louis
I discussed the history of Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge’s name today on Canada AM. Click here to watch the interview. I...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 25, 20131 min read
George Alexander Louis: The Perfect Name for a Prince
The royal baby’s name was announced today. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s son is HRH Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge....

Carolyn Harris
Jul 24, 20131 min read
Three Kings: Why Succession Reform Is Still Important
My article in today’s Kingston Whig-Standard discusses why succession reform remains important even though the arrival of William and...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 23, 20131 min read
The Duchess of Cambridge Gives Birth to a Baby Boy
Clarence House announced today “Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4.24pm.” The arrival of...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 22, 20131 min read
French Interview Concerning the Abdication of King Albert II of the Belgians
I am quoted in the French edition of the Huffington Post regarding the abdication of King Albert II of the Belgians today. Click here to...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 21, 20131 min read
July 21 Radio Interviews About the Upcoming Royal Baby
I will be discussing the upcoming Royal Baby on KCBS Radio News San Francisco on July 21 at 10:20pm ET. Click here to listen to the...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 20, 20131 min read
My Recent Interviews About the Upcoming Royal Baby
Two of my recent interviews about the upcoming royal baby were published this weekend: Click here to read my interview with Reuters about...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 20, 20131 min read
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