I discussed Prince Harry, Diana, Princess of Wales and the history of the Spencer family with Kate Wills at The Telegraph
Category Archives: Diana, Princess of Wales
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 Rotundi at HISTORY
Click here to read Why Princess Diana’s 1995 BBC Interview Shocked the World at HISTORY
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 the new home of William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their plans for the education of their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
TIME Magazine Interview: 25 Years After Princess Diana’s Death, She’s Still Shaping the Royal Family
In an interview with Olivia Waxman at TIME Magazine, I discussed the legacy of Diana, Princess of Wales, her influence over her sons Prince William and Prince Harry and how she is remembered 25 years after her death.
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, royal tours past and present and my own interest in royal history.
New Podcast Interview: “Princess Grace” in Since The World’s Been Turning
I discussed Grace Kelly’s career as an actress and her impact on film, fashion and the Principality of Monaco with the Since The World’s Been Turning Podcast.
Click here to listen to “Princess Grace” at Since The World’s Been Turning.
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 for more information and to register.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
The year 2022 marks Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne. It’s an opportunity to look back on the social, political and cultural changes during her long reign. The personal lives of royalty are a popular subject for fiction in novels, films and TV series but the real history is more interesting. Each generation of royalty must respond to the challenges of their times to keep the monarchy relevant and engaged with public opinion. Join Carolyn Harris, historian, commentator and author of Raising Royalty: 1000 Years of Royal Parenting for a lively discussion of the history, politics and cultural significance of the monarchy in the UK and Canada.
People Magazine Interview: Inside The Secret Life of Royal Nannies
I discussed royal nannies during the lifetime of Queen Elizabeth II with Philip Boucher at People Magazine, including their roles and responsibilities in the royal household and how they are recommended to royal parents.
Click here to read The Secret Life of Royal Nannies in People Magazine
CBC News Interview: Contradictions, charisma and a well-known story: Why it’s so hard to become Diana on screen
I discussed the challenges faced by filmmakers and actresses portraying Diana in films dramatizing her life and legacy in an interview with Janet Davison for the CBC Royal Fascinator newsletter.
Vulture Magazine Interview: Is Sally Hawkins’s Spencer Character Based on a Real Person?
I discussed Diana, Princess of Wales and her relationship with her household in an interview with Matthew Jacobs at Vulture Magazine, examining the historical circumstances that inspired the new Spencer movie.