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New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Sovereign
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh leaving the Royal York hotel in Toronto on a tour of Canada in 2010. My latest...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 15, 20161 min read
Ms. Suffragette Interview Part 2: Queens Behaving Badly
Click here to read Part 2 of my interview with Ms. Suffragette: Queen’s Behaving Badly Click here to read Part 1 of my interview with Ms....

Carolyn Harris
Mar 13, 20161 min read


Ms. Suffragette Interview: Queen Victoria’s Opposition to Women’s Suffrage
Queen Victoria at the time of her Diamond Jubilee in 1897 I discussed the campaign for women’s suffrage in 19th and early 20th century...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 11, 20161 min read


BBC News Interview: When the Duke of Windsor met Adolf Hitler
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor meeting with German Chancellor Adolf Hitler in 1937 A collection of 60 photographs of the Duke and...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 10, 20162 min read
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 20, 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 5, 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 15, 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
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