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New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: King Louis XIV
My latest article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about King Louis XIV and his role in the development of New France....

Carolyn Harris
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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CBC News Interview: The royal year: A quest to balance change and continuity after King Charles’s coronation
I discussed the highs and lows of the 2023 royal year and the major themes so far in the reign of King Charles III in a year end...

Carolyn Harris
Dec 28, 20231 min read
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CBC News Interview: Sophie brings empathy to patients and soldiers in Ontario — and hints of future for royal visits
I discussed the recent Canadian tour by Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, King Charles III’s 75th birthday and the new statue of Queen...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Frederick William Beechey
My new article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Frederick William Beechey, Â Arctic explorer, naval...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 14, 20231 min read
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Metro UK Interview: Historian reveals the most popular British monarchs – and where Elizabeth II ranks
In an extended interview with Katie Boyden at Metro UK, I discussed Queen Elizabeth II’s popularity and how past monarchs were viewed –...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 8, 20231 min read
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New Times Interview: What do the Commonwealth countries really think of King Charles?
September 8th, 2023 is the one year anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III. I discussed...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 8, 20231 min read
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New Canadian Press Interview: ‘Low-key’ King Charles focused on Indigenous reconciliation in first year on the throne
I discussed perceptions of King Charles III in Canada during the first year of his reign and the impact of royal tours on Canadian...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 7, 20231 min read
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Carolyn Harris Royal Historian Summer 2023 Newsletter
Click here to read the Carolyn Harris Royal Historian Summer 2023 newsletter – including the latest volume in the English Consorts:...

Carolyn Harris
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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CBC News Interview: King Charles’s coronation is over — now what?
In this week’s issue of the CBC News Royal Fascinator, I discussed the challenges ahead for King Charles III in the aftermath of his...

Carolyn Harris
May 22, 20231 min read
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Toronto Star Interview: Canadian diplomat says King Charles could visit Canada within ‘several months’
In the aftermath of the coronation of King Charles III, there has been speculation that Commonwealth countries, including Canada, will...

Carolyn Harris
May 14, 20231 min read
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The Empire Club Panel Discussion: For King and Canada: An Evening to Honour the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
The Empire Club of Canada Presents: For King and Canada: An Evening to Honour the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III In...

Carolyn Harris
May 8, 20231 min read
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CBC The House Podcast Interview: Canada Has a New King. Should It?
I discussed King Charles III’s coronation and the history of royal visits to Canada with CBC The House. Click here to listen to “Canada...

Carolyn Harris
May 8, 20231 min read
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Washington Post Interview: Realms eyeing a split from the monarchy are mostly ignoring coronation
I discussed the relationship between the monarchy and the Commonwealth realms in an interview with Amanda Coletta at the Washington Post....

Carolyn Harris
May 8, 20231 min read
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CBC Radio-Canada Interview: La quiche royale (et controversée) de Charles III
I discussed the role of coronation quiche at the celebrations in honour of the coronation of King Charles III and the history of recipes...

Carolyn Harris
May 8, 20231 min read
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CBC Blue Sky Saskatchewan: How relevant is the monarchy to Canadians in 2023?
I discussed the coronation of King Charles III and changing attitudes toward the monarchy in Canada on the radio with CBC Blue Sky,...

Carolyn Harris
May 8, 20231 min read
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CBC The House Podcast Interview: Canada Has a New King. Should It?
I discussed the coronation of King Charles III and the history of Canada and the Monarchy with CBC The House on Coronation Day, May 6,...

Carolyn Harris
May 7, 20231 min read
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CP24 Interview: ‘Let’s have a party:’ How Torontonians plan to mark the coronation of King Charles III
I discussed the celebrations in Toronto for the coronation of King Charles III and the history of royal celebrations in Canada with...

Carolyn Harris
May 7, 20231 min read
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Globe and Mail Interview: Canada’s complicated relationship with the monarchy, told through five perspectives
I discussed the history of Canada’s relationship with the monarchy with Samantha Edwards at the Globe and Mail at the time of King...

Carolyn Harris
May 7, 20231 min read
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CBC News Interview: Charles is already King. Why do we need a coronation?
I discussed the significance of the coronation of King Charles III with CBC News. Click here to read “Charles is already King. Why do we...

Carolyn Harris
May 7, 20231 min read
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Mississauga Heritage Interview: Ask a Historian: The Coronation of Charles III
In an episode of the Mississauga Heritage Ask a Historian series, I compared the coronations of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and King...

Carolyn Harris
May 5, 20231 min read
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