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The Reign in Spain of King Juan Carlos
King Juan Carlos of Spain. In my first column of 2014, I discuss the recent unpopularity of the Spanish royal family, placing the...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 10, 20141 min read


Why Prince William Belongs at Cambridge
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge at the wedding of Lady Melissa Percy last year. This week, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge,...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 8, 20143 min read
My book chapter, “Royalty at Rideau Hall: Lord Lorne, Princess Louise and the Emergence of the Canadian Crown” published today
Princess Louise in Canada, suitably dressed for winter weather. In 1878, Queen Victoria’s son-in-law, John Campbell, Lord Lorne was...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 1, 20142 min read


2013: The Royal Year in Review (July-December) and Royal News Predictions for 2014
Prince George of Cambridge at his christening on October 23, 2013. Photo Credit: John Stillwell/PA Wire/Press Association via AP Images...

Carolyn Harris
Dec 31, 20134 min read


2013: The Royal Year In Review (January to June)
The Duchess of Cambridge with the newborn Prince George of Cambridge in July, 2013 2013 has been an eventful year for royalty in the...

Carolyn Harris
Dec 23, 20134 min read
“This Wonderful Man” The Queen and Nelson Mandela
My column in this weekend’s Kingston Whig-Standard discusses Queen Elizabeth II’s decades long friendship with the late former President...

Carolyn Harris
Dec 13, 20131 min read
Canada and the Crown: Essays On Constitutional Monarchy Now Available For Pre-Order
Click here for more information about the book and contributors Click here to pre-order Canada and the Crown: Essays On Constitutional...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 29, 20131 min read


The Magna Carta: Coming to Canada in 2015
In the next week, my articles about The World in 2015 and King John in Popular Culture will also be published on the Magna Carta 2015...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 20, 20131 min read
My Feature Article, “Warrior Monarchs” in the December 2013 Issue of Military History Monthly
The December 2013 issue of Military History Monthly is now on newsstands. The issue contains my feature article, “Warrior Monarchs:...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 19, 20131 min read
The Prince of Wales at 65
My interview with Janet Davison of CBC.ca about the Prince of Wales, who turns 65 today during an official visit to India and Sri Lanka,...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 14, 20131 min read
Royalty and Remembrance Day
My column in this weekend’s edition of the Kingston Whig-Standard looks at the influence and involvement of royalty regarding Remembrance...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 9, 20131 min read


My Thoughts on Diana: A Film by Oliver Hirschbiegel
There’s a element of truth to this approach. In his book, On Royalty, journalist Jeremy Paxman described being invited to lunch at...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 1, 20132 min read
My Interview with CBC.ca about the Iconic Image of Diana, Princess of Wales
I am quoted in an article by Janet Davison of CBC.ca about the enduring, iconic image of Diana, Princess of Wales The Diana film starring...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 1, 20131 min read
My Interviews with CBC.ca and Today.com about Prince George and his Godparents
I’m quoted in a couple of articles published today about Prince George of Cambridge, the christening and the godparents. Click here to...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 23, 20131 min read
My CBC Radio Interviews About Prince George of Cambridge’s Christening on October 23
I will be discussing Prince George of Cambridge’s christening on CBC radio early in the morning on October 23. Here’s the cross-Canada...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 22, 20131 min read
Princess Anne’s Visit Strengthens Bond With Kingston
My column in this weekend’s Kingston Whig-Standard discusses Princess Anne’s 43 years of Canadian tours including two previous visits to...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 18, 20131 min read

Carolyn Harris
Oct 12, 20130 min read
The Royal History of the Canadian Thanksgiving Holiday
My article in this weekend’s edition of the Kingston Whig-Standard discusses the fascinating royal history of Canadian Thanksgiving. The...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 11, 20131 min read


The 7 Most Controversial Royal Christenings
The Duchess of Cambridge with the newborn Prince George of Cambridge in July, 2013 The christening of Prince George of Cambridge on...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 2, 20134 min read
Kate: The Future Queen by Katie Nicholl (Review)
Nicholl is at her best when she writes about Catherine, her family and the pressures of dating and marrying royalty but the brief...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 30, 20131 min read
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