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
CP24 Interview: ‘Let’s have a party:’ How Torontonians plan to mark the coronation of King Charles III
I discussed the celebrations in Toronto for the coronation of King Charles III and the history of royal celebrations in Canada with Joanna Lavoie of CP24.
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.
Toronto Star Interview: A spoon, a stone and a graffiti-covered chair will play key roles in King Charles’s coronation. Here’s why they’re so special
I discussed the fascinating and eventful history of royal regalia, the Stone of Scone and the coronation chair with Alessia Passafiume at the Toronto Star.
Le Devoir Interview: Des symboles verts pour redorer l’image du roi
I discussed the symbolism and public image of King Charles III’s coronation with Stephanie Marin at Le Devoir
Click here to read “Des symboles verts pour redorer l’image du roi” in Le Devoir
CBC News: Amid the pomp and pageantry, coronations court controversy, too
I discussed controversies associated with coronations from a riot at William the Conqueror’s coronation in 1066 to the guest list for King Charles III’s coronation in 2023.
Click here to read “Amid the pomp and pageantry, coronations court controversy, too” at CBC News
Canadian Press Interview: Royal watchers preparing for a shorter, smaller coronation than one 70 years ago
I compared the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 and the coronation of King Charles III in 2023 in an interview with the Canadian Press.