Royal Soft Power
“250 years after independence, Americans’ love for the British monarchy remains undiminished.”
Enrica Roddolo, journalist at Corriere della Sera, will present her latest book, Il libro dei Regni, alongside Matthew Harrington, Executive Vice Chairman of Edelman, the global communications firm whose expertise has also been sought by Kensington Palace. The conversation will be moderated by Claudio Pagliara, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in New York.
Il libro dei Regni takes readers on a journey through the world’s monarchies, from London to Madrid, from Monaco to Bangkok.
“You can find plenty of books about royal families, but those that take a broader view and explore monarchs across so many different countries are decidedly rare,” writes Daniel Franklin (The Economist) in the book’s foreword. He adds: “The fascination with royalty seems to be growing. Even in countries that have rejected monarchy, such as the United States.”
Bio
Enrica Roddolo
Enrica Roddolo is an Italian professional journalist and author, holding a Law degree from the University of Turin, with extensive experience in international affairs, economics and current events. After beginning her career at “La Stampa” and working for “Il Sole 24 Ore”, she joined the RCS Corriere della Sera group in 2001, where she currently serves as Deputy Editor and covers international affairs, current events and economics.
Throughout her career, she has extensively covered the British Royal Family and other European royal houses. During her career, she has interviewed numerous members of royal families, including King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom, Prince Albert of Monaco and several other European royals. She has covered major royal and institutional events as a correspondent, including the weddings of Prince William and Catherine, and Prince Harry and Meghan, Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee and funeral, the coronation of King Charles III and the proclamation of King Frederik X of Denmark. She has also reported on several state visits and major international royal events.
The author of more than 30 non-fiction and biographical books, she has published several titles focusing on the British monarchy, the House of Windsor and European royal dynasties. Her latest book is Il libro dei Regni – Re e Regine del mondo, published by Neri Pozza.
Matthew Harrington
Matthew J. Harrington is the Executive Vice Chairman of Edelman, where he has worked for approximately 40 years. Throughout his career, he has held several important leadership positions, including President and Global Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the company’s international operations and communication, strategy, digital and sustainability activities.
During his time at Edelman, he contributed to the company’s growth, helping it expand tenfold. He is an experienced adviser to senior business executives, specializing in corporate reputation management, corporate positioning and crisis communications, as well as mergers, acquisitions and organizational transformations.
He also regularly speaks about trust in institutions and the relationship between businesses and society. He has participated in the World Economic Forum in Davos for over ten years. Matthew graduated from Denison University and currently serves on several boards and advisory committees, including those of Denison University, the USC Annenberg School of Communication and the 4A’s.
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