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Anna Whitelock is Professor of the History of Monarchy and Director of the Centre for the Study of Modern Monarchy at City, University of London. As a historian, author, and broadcaster, she serves as an international media commentator on monarchy and Tudor-Stuart history. She leads the AHRC-funded project The Visible Crown: Queen Elizabeth II in the Caribbean: 1952-present, examining postcolonial monarchy.
Her research focuses on:
- Reinterpretation of royal authority and political power
- Gender dynamics in early modern courts
- Public engagement with historical narratives
- Cultural heritage of monarchical institutions
Publications demonstrate extensive analysis of power structures, with monographs translated internationally. Recent work explores global imperial ambitions through James I's unification policies.
Awards include:
- PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography
- Shortlisting for Biographer's Club prize
She directs research initiatives examining monarchy's evolving role in contemporary society through archival analysis and public engagement programs.
