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BBC History Magazine Article: 8 unconventional royal wedding dresses in history
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor at the time of their wedding in 1937. My latest article in the BBC History Magazine is about...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 9, 20181 min read


Town and Country Interview: Why Princess Eugenie’s Role in the Royal Family Is Very Different From Prince Harry’s
Princess Eugenie I discussed Princess Eugenie’s role in the royal family with Town and Country. Here is an excerpt from the interview:...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 2, 20181 min read
Books I’ve Read This Week: The House of Windsor
My New Year’s Resolution for 2018 is to read a book (or listen to an unabridged audiobook) every day: 365 books by December 31. I will...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 2, 20187 min read


Baltic Sea Cruise Travel Photos 2018: The Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden
In August, I gave a royal history lecture series on a Baltic sea cruise. The first stop was Stockholm, Sweden, where I visited the royal...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 5, 20181 min read


Washington Post Interview: ‘The king and his husband’: The gay history of British royals
“Ordinarily, the wedding of a junior member of the British royal family wouldn’t attract much global attention. But Lord Ivar...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 4, 20181 min read


BBC Interview: Theresa May and the art of the curtsy
Theresa May I discussed the history political figures curtsying (or not curtsying) to members of the royal family with BBC News. British...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 10, 20181 min read


Town and Country Interview: Why Princess Eugenie’s Children Likely Won’t Have Titles
Princess Eugenie I discussed Princess Eugenie’s upcoming wedding and titles for any future children with Town&Country. Since royal titles...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 9, 20181 min read


Marie Claire Interview: Here’s Why Meghan Markle Wears So Many Dresses with Pockets
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex My Daily Express interview concerning the Duchess of Sussex’s dresses has been featured in a piece for the...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 8, 20181 min read


Daily Express Article: Duchess of Sussex Birthday: Why Meghan Chooses to Wear Dresses with Pockets
Meghan Markle I discussed the Duchess of Sussex’s recent fashion choices with the Daily Express. In recent months, Meghan has worn a...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 5, 20181 min read


Daily Express Interview: Meghan Markle: What was Meghan’s New Zealand symbol on her wedding veil?
Kowhai flowers I discussed the Duchess of Sussex’s wedding veil with the Daily Express. Meghan chose floral symbols from the Commonwealth...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 2, 20181 min read


Daily Express Interview: Will Princess Eugenie take Jack Brooksbank’s last name? The bride’s surprising options
Princess Eugenie Queen Elizabeth II’s granddaughter Princess Eugenie of York will marry Jack Brooksbank at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 1, 20181 min read
Books I’ve Read This Week: Kings and Queens
My New Year’s Resolution for 2018 is to read a book (or listen to an unabridged audiobook) every day: 365 books by December 31. I will...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 15, 20186 min read


New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Meghan (HRH The Duchess of Sussex)
Meghan (HRH The Duchess of Sussex) My latest article in the Canadian Encyclopedia is about Meghan (HRH The Duchess of Sussex) Her Royal...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 14, 20181 min read


New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall
The Duchess of Cornwall My latest article in the Canadian Encyclopedia is about Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (born 17 July 1947 in...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 12, 20181 min read


Royal Studies Journal Article: Canadian Women’s Responses to Royal Tours from the Eighteenth Century to the Present Day
Princess Louise in Canada, dressed for an Ottawa winter during her time as vice regal consort of Canada from 1878 to 1883. My new article...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 11, 20182 min read


Updated Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex I have updated my Canadian Encyclopedia Article about Prince Harry to include his new...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 1, 20181 min read


Reader’s Digest Interview: In conversation with royal historian Carolyn Harris
Click here to read “In Conversation with Royal Historian Carolyn Harris” Illustration by Aimée Van Drimmelen

Carolyn Harris
May 24, 20181 min read


Huffington Post Interview: How Meghan Markle And Prince Harry’s Wedding Differed From The Last Royal Nuptials
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the balcony of Buckingham Palace after their wedding on April 29, 2011. I compared the weddings of...

Carolyn Harris
May 23, 20181 min read


Today Interview: How will Meghan Markle’s life change after marrying Prince Harry?
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex I discussed the future for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex with Eun Kim...

Carolyn Harris
May 22, 20181 min read


CBC News Interview: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle: Why it’s more than just a wedding
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Earlier in the week, I discussed the significance of the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with...

Carolyn Harris
May 20, 20181 min read
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