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New Book: Later Plantagenet and the Wars of the Roses Consorts: Power, Influence and Dynasty

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Later Plantagenet and the Wars of the Roses Consorts edited by Aidan Norrie, J.L. Laynesmith, Danna R. Messer, Elena Woodacre and myself is now available in hardcover and e-book from Palgrave Macmillan. The book includes new research and perspectives on all English royal consorts from Isabella of France, consort to Edward II to Anne Neville, consort to Richard III, covering nearly two hundred years of royal history in the 14th and 15th centuries.

Later Plantagenet and the Wars of the Roses Consorts at Palgrave Macmillan

Later Plantagenet and the Wars of the Roses Consorts at Amazon

Toronto Star Profile: On the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, royals watcher Carolyn Harris traces her and our fascination with bluebloods

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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.

Click here to read “On the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, royals watcher Carolyn Harris traces her and our fascination with bluebloods” in the Toronto Star

Time Magazine Interview: As Queen Elizabeth II Marks Her Platinum Jubilee, Who Is the Longest Reigning Monarch?

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I discussed record breaking reigns around the world including King Louis XIV of France, King Rama IX of Thailand and Queen Elizabeth II with Olivia B. Waxman at Time Magazine

Click here to read “As Queen Elizabeth II Marks Her Platinum Jubilee, Who Is the Longest Reigning Monarch?” in Time Magazine

The World Public Radio Interview: Platinum Jubilee marks Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign as queen of 15 countries

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I discussed the Queen’s record breaking reign and her role as Head of the Commonwealth with Marco Werman at The World.

Click here to listen to “Platinum Jubilee marks Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign as queen of 15 countries” at The World

English Consorts: Power, Influence, Dynasty books now available for pre-order

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Two of the volumes in the English Consorts: Power, Influence, Dynasty series are now available for pre-order. More information is available here:

Later Plantagenet and Wars of the Roses Consorts: Power, Influence and Dynasty, edited by Aidan Norrie, Carolyn Harris, J. L. Laynesmith, Danna R. Messer and Elena Woodacre, Palgrave Macmillan, 2022.

Tudor and Stuart Consorts: Power, Influence and Dynasty, edited by Aidan Norrie, Carolyn Harris, J. L. Laynesmith, Danna R. Messer and Elena Woodacre, Palgrave Macmillan, 2022.