I will be delivering a free zoom lecture about royal train tours of Canada in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II for the Toronto Railway Museum on May 19 at 7pm ET.
Category Archives: Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee
CBC News Interview: Why Harry is Raising Eyebrows Again?
For this week’s CBC News Royal Fascinator Newsletter, I discussed Prince Harry’s recent remarks about the Queen and the continuing press coverage of Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex. I also discussed the itinerary for the May 2022 Platinum Jubilee tour of Canada by Charles and Camilla, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall.
Canadian Press and National Post Interviews: Charles and Camilla to visit Canada in May to celebrate Queen’s seven decade reign
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will visit Canada in May in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. This past week, I discussed the history of royal tours and the Prince of Wales’ relationship with Canada with the National Post and the Canadian Press.
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Charles and Camilla to Visit Canada in May to Celebrate Queen’s Seven Decade Reign (National Post)
Prince Charles and Camilla set to return to Canada in May for 3 Day Royal Tour (Canadian Press)
CBC News Interview: What should a royal visit look like? Why William and Kate’s recent trip might spark change for future tours
I discussed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Platinum Jubilee tour of the Caribbean and the recent memorial service for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh with Janet Davison at CBC News.
University College London Political Science Events Podcast: The Platinum Jubilee and the Future of the Monarchy
EPISODE SUMMARY
This year is the 70th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, who has reigned longer than any previous British monarch.
EPISODE NOTES
In addition to celebrating her Jubilee, thought is turning to the future of the monarchy, and what changes might be expected after she is gone. Dr Bob Morris (expert on church and state at the Constitution Unit, UCL) will talk about the next Accession and Coronation; Dr Craig Prescott (constitutional lawyer at Bangor University) will explain the need to update the Regency Acts; Dr Carolyn Harris (royal historian at the University of Toronto) will discuss previous jubilees, the role of Consorts, and the upbringing of future monarchs; and Prof Helle Krunke (Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Copenhagen) will talk about the Golden Jubilee of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, also being celebrated this year, and the differences between the British and European monarchies.
Click here to listen to The Platinum Jubilee and the Future of the Monarchy
New Book Chapter: Royal Tours of Canada in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II
![A Resilient Crown: Canada's Monarchy at the Platinum Jubilee by [D. Michael Jackson, Christopher McCreery]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5101tk9aVFL.jpg)
Click here to pre-order A Resilient Crown: Canada’s Monarchy at the Platinum Jubilee
Updated Canadian Encyclopedia Article: Queen Elizabeth II
My Canadian Encyclopedia article about Queen Elizabeth II is now updated to include recent events and the Platinum Jubilee
Click here to read Queen Elizabeth II (updated) in the Canadian Encyclopedia
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 Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II and the current plans for jubilee celebrations in Canada in the spring and summer of 2022.
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 The Future of the Monarchy.
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.