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My 3rd Book: Raising Royalty: 1000 Years of Royal Parenting is now available for pre-order
I am excited to announce that my 3rd book, Raising Royalty: 1000 Years of Royal Parenting will be published by Dundurn Press on April 8,...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 7, 20161 min read


My Imperial Spain course at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies begins March 15
Click here to Register Ferdinand and Isabella transformed a united Spain into a world power, sponsoring Columbus’ voyages to the Americas...

Carolyn Harris
Feb 16, 20161 min read


New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Monarchism
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in Canada in 2010 My latest article in the Canadian Encyclopedia is about Monarchism in...

Carolyn Harris
Feb 5, 20161 min read
Review of Queenship and Revolution in Early Modern Europe on the History of Royal Women blog
“It’s a very interesting read and Carolyn Harris knows her stuff. Don’t be too frightened by the ‘academic’ air about it, it’s still...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 20, 20161 min read


Interview in The Independent: Spain’s ‘wayward’ Infanta Cristina absent from annual military parade ahead of fraud trial
Princess Letizia, Prince Felipe, Queen Sofia and King Juan Carlos of Spain. Photo credit: Abraham Carralero/Getty King Felipe VI of...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 9, 20161 min read


My lecture on Victorian Christmas traditions at Toronto’s 1st Post Office (December 13, 6-9pm)
Click here for more information including ticket prices

Carolyn Harris
Dec 2, 20151 min read
My talk on Magna Carta at the Alberta Legislature
Here’s the short address I gave on November 27 at the Legislative Assembly of Alberta’s Visitor Centre, where the Magna Carta Canada...

Carolyn Harris
Dec 1, 20151 min read
My radio interview with Alberta Morning News about Magna Carta
The interview is available in the Newstalk 770 AM audio vault – November 22, 7am (The interview begins around 7:05am)

Carolyn Harris
Nov 22, 20151 min read
My Magna Carta Interview in Beyond The Hill
Click here to read Magna Carta Tours Canada: 800 Years and Its Place in History in Beyond the Hill Click here to purchase my book Magna...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 19, 20151 min read
Magna Carta lecture and book signing in Edmonton on November 26 and 27
On November 27, I will be signing copies of Magna Carta and Its Gifts to Canada: Democracy, Law, and Human Rights at Audrey’s Books from...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 17, 20151 min read
My article on Magna Carta and Women’s Rights in the Queen’s Alumni Review
Click here to read Magna Carta and Women’s Rights in the Queen’s Alumni Review Click here to purchase my book Magna Carta and Its Gifts...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 16, 20151 min read
My book “Queenship and Revolution in Early Modern Europe: Henrietta Maria and Marie Antoinette” is now available for purchase
Review: “Harris’ richly detailed comparative study of Henrietta Maria and Marie Antoinette offers fresh perspective on how both queens...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 12, 20152 min read


My talk on Magna Carta and Canada’s Constitution for the Osgoode Constitutional Law Society (November 16: 12:30-2:30pm)
Magna Carta and Canada’s Constitution is open to the public and lunch is provided! All are welcome. My book, Magna Carta and Its Gifts to...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 4, 20151 min read
My Magna Carta talk at the International Festival of Authors in Toronto
Click here for more information about the festival and tickets Click here to purchase the book, Magna Carta and Its Gifts to Canada:...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 14, 20151 min read


My latest article in the Canadian Encyclopedia: Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee – 2012
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in Canada in 2010 This year, Queen Elizabeth II became the longest reigning...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 9, 20151 min read
My Magna Carta lecture series at Fort York this October
October 7 and 8: King John and the Making of Magna Carta Wednesday, October 7, 2 – 3 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 8 – 9 p.m. (Pub open 6 –...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 3, 20152 min read


Friday Royal Read: The Crown and Parliament, edited by Michel Bédard and Philippe Lagassé
While the sixteen commonwealth realms agreed on the importance of gender equality, reopening the question of the royal succession...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 2, 20152 min read
Interview with the University of Regina and 10 Things You Didn’t Know about Magna Carta
Click here to read my interview with the University of Regina On November 26, I will be giving lectures on Magna Carta in Edmonton, the...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 28, 20151 min read
Magna Carta Book Signings and Lectures in Saskatoon and Regina
September 28: Saskatoon 12pm: “Magna Carta and The Making of the Modern World” lecture at the University of Saskatchewan, Room 150, MLT...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 20, 20151 min read
Magna Carta and Its Gifts to Canada Reviewed in Canadian Materials Magazine
“Secondary school and public libraries across Canada should add Magna Carta and Its Gifts to Canada to their collections. Librarians and...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 11, 20151 min read
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