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Fall 2022 Course at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies: Women in Power
My course about the history of Women in Power from the Classical World to the 21st Century will be offered in class at the University of...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 4, 20221 min read
Recent CNN Interviews About The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and Royal Finances
I discussed the preparations for Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral on CNN as well as the history of royal finances. Here are links to the...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 26, 20221 min read
The Gazette Article: The Evolution of the Commonwealth During the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II
My article in The Gazette on The Evolution of the Commonwealth During the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II

Carolyn Harris
Sep 23, 20221 min read
CBC News and Canada Talks Interviews about the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
I discussed the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II and the history of royal funeral traditions with CBC News and Canada Talks radio....

Carolyn Harris
Sep 20, 20221 min read
CBC Front Burner Podcast Interview: Queen Elizabeth at the end of an empire
I discussed the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and the transition from British Empire to Commonwealth of equal nations on the CBC...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 17, 20221 min read
The Social Interview on CTV: What to expect from the Queen’s Funeral
I discussed the plans for Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral on The Social on CTV Today.

Carolyn Harris
Sep 16, 20221 min read
Canada Talks Interview: Carolyn Harris on the Monarchy
I discussed the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II with Matt Gurney on Canada Talks, Sirius Radio Click here to listen to “Carolyn...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 15, 20221 min read
Remembering Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada
My article about the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II in Canada’s History Magazine

Carolyn Harris
Sep 10, 20221 min read
Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: 1926 – 2022
My tribute to the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II in Reader’s Digest Canada

Carolyn Harris
Sep 8, 20221 min read
CBC News Interview: Diana’s legacy: Why it still resonates 25 years after her death
I discussed the legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales on the 25th anniversary of her death with Janet Davison at CBC News. I also discussed...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 4, 20221 min read


New Book Chapter: Royal Tours of Canada in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II
A Resilient Crown: Canada’s Monarchy at the Platinum Jubilee, edited by D. Michael Jackson and Christopher McCreery (Toronto: Dundurn...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 30, 20221 min read
Smithsonian Magazine Interview: Before Lincoln Issued the Emancipation Proclamation, This Russian Czar Freed 20 Million Serfs
I discussed the reign of Czar Alexander II and the Abolition of Serfdom in Russia with Fred Frommer at Smithsonian Magazine. Click here...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 30, 20221 min read


Toronto Star Profile: On the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, royals watcher Carolyn Harris traces her and our fascination with bluebloods
In a feature article by Shinan Govani in the Toronto Star, I discussed the 25th anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales,...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 21, 20221 min read


New Book: Tudor and Stuart Consorts: Power, Influence, and Dynasty
Tudor and Stuart Consorts: Power, Influence, and Dynasty edited by Aidan Norrie, Carolyn Harris, J.L. Laynesmith, Danna R. Messer and...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 10, 20221 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia article: Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee – 1887
My latest article in the Canadian Encyclopedia is about Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887 and the 1887 Colonial Conference. These...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 8, 20221 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, 2022
My new article in the Canadian Encyclopedia is about Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 including the celebrations in the...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 7, 20221 min read
Updated Canadian Encyclopedia Article Prince Charles, (HRH The Prince of Wales)
My Canadian Encyclopedia article about Prince Charles (HRH The Prince of Wales) is now updated to include the 2022 Royal Tour of Canada...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 6, 20221 min read
Updated Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Camilla (HRH The Duchess of Cornwall)
I have updated my Canadian Encyclopedia article about Camilla (HRH The Duchess of Cornwall) to include the 2022 Royal Tour of Canada by...

Carolyn Harris
Jul 5, 20221 min read
CBC News Interview: Why Prince Andrew may be out of public sight — for now
I discussed Prince Andrew’s reputation and Prince William’s 40th birthday with Janet Davison at CBC News. Click here to read Why Prince...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 26, 20221 min read
BBC World Service Interview: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Party
I discussed how Canada celebrated the Platinum Jubilee on “The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Party” episode of BBC World Service Newshour, in...

Carolyn Harris
Jun 12, 20221 min read
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