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New H-Russia Book Review: The Tsar’s Happy Occasion: Ritual and Dynasty in the Weddings of Russia’s Rulers, 1495–1745 by Russell E. Martin
Click here to read my review of The Tsar’s Happy Occasion: Ritual and Dynasty in the Weddings of Russia’s Rulers, 1495–1745 by Russell E....

Carolyn Harris
Nov 16, 20221 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Autumn Phillips
My new article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Autumn Phillips, the Canadian former wife of Queen Elizabeth II’s...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 12, 20221 min read
HISTORY Interview: Why Princess Diana’s 1995 BBC Interview Shocked the World
I discussed Diana, Princess of Wales, her controversial 1995 BBC Interview and Season 5 of The Crown on Netflix with Jessica Pearce...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 11, 20221 min read
Smithsonian Magazine Interview: Why 1992 Was Such a ‘Horrible Year’ for Elizabeth II and the Royal Family
I discussed Queen Elizabeth II’s annus horribilis in 1992 with Meilan Solly at Smithsonian Magazine including the breakdowns of the...

Carolyn Harris
Nov 8, 20221 min read
CBC News Interview: Mixing royal fact and fiction: Why the next season of The Crown is facing more controversy
I discussed Season 5 of The Crown on Netflix, which will be released on November 9, including why this season is more controversial than...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 30, 20221 min read
Royal Studies Podcast: English Consorts: Power, Influence, and Dynasty
I discussed the English Consorts: Power, Influence, and Dynasty series with co-editors Elena Woodacre, Aidan Norrie, and Joanna...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 9, 20221 min read
Rabble Radio Podcast Interview: Keep Calm and Carry On: Reviewing the Royals in Canada
I discussed the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II and popular perceptions of the royal family in Canada with Rabble Radio. Click here...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 7, 20221 min read
New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Princess Anne (HRH The Princess Royal)
My new article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Princess Anne (HRH The Princess Royal) with a focus on her Canadian...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 6, 20221 min read
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
Fall 2022 Online Course at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies: Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution
My popular online course about Queen Marie Antoinette of France and the French Revolution will be offered on Wednesday evenings in Fall...

Carolyn Harris
Oct 3, 20221 min read
Global News Interview: From royal tours to charitable work: What Queen Elizabeth did for Canada
I discussed the relationship between Queen Elizabeth II and Canada with Saba Aziz at Global News

Carolyn Harris
Sep 29, 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
Globe and Mail Interview: When it comes to revealing books about the Royal Family, biographers have come up short on Queen Elizabeth
I discussed royal biographies and memoirs with Wendy Kaur in the Globe and Mail For more about royal memoirs, see my recent article in...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 24, 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
Sky News Interviews: Queen Elizabeth II
I discussed the early life and family life of Queen Elizabeth II with Laura Keay at Sky News Queen Elizabeth II: The early years of a...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 21, 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
The Agenda Interview on TVO: What Does a New King Mean for Ontario?
I discussed the first few days of the reign of King Charles III and the monarchy in Canada with Steve Paikin on TVO’s The Agenda Click...

Carolyn Harris
Sep 14, 20221 min read
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