In a TIME video interview, I compared the coronation of King Charles III in 2023 to the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953, discussing tradition and modernity in royal occasions over the past seventy years.
Category Archives: Royal History
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.
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 associated with royal occasions in an interview with Dominic D. Matthews at CBC/Radio-Canada.
Click here to read “La quiche royale (et controversée) de Charles III” at CBC/Radio Canada
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, Saskatchewan.
Click here to listen to “How relevant is the monarchy to Canadians in 2023?” at CBC Blue Sky
The Weather Network Interview: Royal Washout or Charming Skies? What weather lore may reveal on coronation day.
I discussed the weather on coronation day with the weather network, in advance of the coronation of King Charles III.
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, 2023.
Click here to listen to “Canada has a new king. Should it?” at CBC The House
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 Charles III’s coronation.
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 need a coronation?” at CBC News
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 Charles III in 2023 and discussed how coronations are celebrated by Canadians.
Click here to watch Ask a Historian: The Coronation of Charles III
CTV News Interview: King Charles changes key piece of coronation, causing mixed feelings
I discussed the introduction of an oath by the people as part of the coronation of King Charles III with CTV News.