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New CBC News Interview: Prince Charles condemns ‘terrible’ Russian aggression as royals stand with Ukraine
In this week’s edition of the CBC News The Royal Fascinator newsletter, I discussed recent royal news including responses by members of...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 6, 20221 min read
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New Reader’s Digest Article: What Are the Plans for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Canada?
In my latest article for Reader’s Digest Canada, I discuss the history of royal jubilee traditions in the reign of King George III, Queen...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 3, 20221 min read
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May-June 2022 Online Course at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies: Peter the Great & the Building of Saint Petersburg
ABOUT THIS COURSE When Peter became czar in 1682, Europe was foreign to Russia, an insular and tradition-bound nation. The West...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 3, 20221 min read
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English Consorts: Power, Influence, Dynasty books now available for pre-order
Two of the volumes in the English Consorts: Power, Influence, Dynasty series are now available for pre-order. More information is...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 2, 20221 min read
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Upcoming Online Event: The Platinum Jubilee and Future of the Monarchy
I will be participating in an online panel discussion at the University College London on March 17, 2022 about The Platinum Jubilee and...

Carolyn Harris
Mar 2, 20221 min read
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CTV News Channel Interview: Queen Has Mild Symptoms of COVID-19
I discussed Queen Elizabeth II, COVID-19 and royal duties during the pandemic with Merella Fernandez on the CTV News Channel. Click here...

Carolyn Harris
Feb 21, 20221 min read
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ABC News Australia Interview: Queen Elizabeth II’s COVID-19 diagnosis casts a shadow over her platinum jubilee celebrations
I discussed Queen Elizabeth II’s COVID-19 diagnosis and popular interest in the Queen’s health with Lucia Stein at ABC News Australia...

Carolyn Harris
Feb 20, 20221 min read
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Heritage Mississauga Podcast: Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
In honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s historic platinum jubilee, I discussed the history of royal jubilees with Matthew Wilkinson at Heritage...

Carolyn Harris
Feb 10, 20221 min read
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Royal Studies Podcast: Royal Jubilees
In the first episode of the 2022 Royal Studies Podcast, I discussed the history of royal jubilees with Dr. Elena Woodacre,...

Carolyn Harris
Feb 9, 20221 min read
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New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: 10 Memorable Royal Tours of Canada
My new article in the Canadian Encyclopedia discusses 10 Royal Tours of Canada from Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn’s tour of...

Carolyn Harris
Feb 8, 20221 min read
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New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee – 2002
One of my new articles in the Canadian Encyclopedia looks back to Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee 20 years ago including the tour of...

Carolyn Harris
Feb 7, 20221 min read
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New Interviews About Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee on CBC News and Newstalk 610 CKTB Niagara
On February 6, 1952, Queen Elizabeth II marked the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. I discussed Queen Elizabeth II’s...

Carolyn Harris
Feb 6, 20221 min read
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New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: 10 Places in Canada Named After Royalty
My new article in the Canadian Encyclopedia is about 10 of the many places in Canada named after royalty. Click here to read 10 Places in...

Carolyn Harris
Feb 5, 20221 min read
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New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Royals Who Lived in Canada
In my latest articles in the Canadian Encyclopedia, I discussed members of the royal family who made their home in Canada for months or...

Carolyn Harris
Feb 4, 20221 min read
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CTV W5 Interview: Raising questions about the future of the monarchy
In an investigative report by CTV W5, I discussed the place of the monarchy in the Canadian constitution and the different attitudes...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 30, 20221 min read
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New Canadian Encyclopedia Article: 10 Interesting Facts About Queen Elizabeth II
My new article in the Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia is about Queen Elizabeth II, discussing key facts from her reign including...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 25, 20221 min read
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CBC News: Royal Family’s attempt to get distance from Prince Andrew is an act of self-preservation
I discussed Prince Andrew’s reputation, the Duchess of Cambridge’s 40th birthday photographs and the monarchy in 2022 with Janet Davison...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 23, 20221 min read
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New Historica Canada Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Prince Rupert of the Rhine
My new article in the Canadian Encyclopedia is about Prince Rupert of the Rhine, First Governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company. The article...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 15, 20221 min read
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New Reader’s Digest Canada Article: Prince Charles’s 10 Most Memorable Royal Visits to Canada
My new article in Reader’s Digest Canada discusses ten of the most memorable tours of Canada by Prince Charles (HRH The Prince of Wales)...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 15, 20221 min read
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Winter 2022 Online Course: Behind the Crown: The Monarchy from Victoria to Queen Elizabeth II
My new eight week online course at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies starts Wednesday January 12, 2022. Click here...

Carolyn Harris
Jan 3, 20221 min read
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