
Kristin Contino
Kristin Contino is Marie Claire's Senior Royal and Celebrity editor. She's been covering royalty since 2018—including major moments such as the Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II’s death and King Charles III's coronation—and places a particular focus on the British Royal Family's style and what it means.
Prior to working at Marie Claire, she wrote about celebrity and royal fashion at Page Six Style and covered royalty from around the world as chief reporter at Royal Central. Kristin has provided expert commentary for outlets including the BBC, Sky News, US Weekly, the Today Show and many others.
Kristin is also the published author of two novels, “The Legacy of Us” and “A House Full of Windsor.” She's passionate about travel, history, horses, and learning everything she can about her favorite city in the world, London.
Latest articles by Kristin Contino
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Princess Diana Nearly Caused Two Hollywood Heartthrobs to Get in a "Fist-Fight" Over Her
"Straight men seemed to completely lose their minds in her presence."
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Royal Historian Predicts Prince William Will Plan His Coronation "In a Way People Won't Expect"
Royal experts weighed in on how the future King William might switch things up on his coronation day.
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Prince William and Princess Kate Swapped a Luxury Hotel for a Low-Key Cottage During Romantic 14th Anniversary Trip
The couple opted for privacy while visiting Scotland's Isle of Mull.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Kate Middleton Takes a High-Low Forest Walk in $70 Skinny Cargos and a $2,700 Ralph Lauren Jacket
The Princess of Wales kept the millennial vibes going on day two of her Scotland trip.
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Kate Middleton's Bronde Hair Transformation Is Setting the Tone for Summer
The Princess of Wales debuted a noticeably lighter hair color on her 14th wedding anniversary.
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Meghan Markle Used Her Outfits to Send Messages When She Couldn’t
The Duchess of Sussex reflected on the impact of her clothing at a time when she "wasn't out talking."
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All Kate Middleton Wanted For Christmas Was...a Chainsaw?
The Princess of Wales revealed her unusual gift during a visit to Scotland.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Meghan Markle Reveals Why She Was Turned Down From Modeling Jobs
The Duchess of Sussex opened up about the early days of her career in her new podcast.
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Prince William "Appeared Tense" During His 2011 Wedding Until "Calm" Kate Middleton Did This
The groom experienced some "nerves" at the altar.
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Prince William and Princess Kate's "First Priority" Is "Very Different" Than Queen Elizabeth's Was
The Prince and Princess of Wales are changing the modern monarchy.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Takes Inspiration From This Unexpected Royal as She Prepares to be Queen
"She’s hugely influential behind the scenes in hiring and decision-making," a royal source said.
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Prince William Is Tired of "Too Much Talk" in Royal Projects
The Prince of Wales is said to be "tough" and results-driven.
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Princess Kate Is Determined for Her Kids to be "Better" Than Her at This Skill
The Princess of Wales is starting them out young.
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King Charles Made an Embarrassing Gaffe During Prince William's Awkward 2005 Interview
"Look, I'm only 22 for God's sake."
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This Surprising Royal Once Broke a Record in the London Marathon
The unusual record was set during the 2010 race.
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I Tried Kate Middleton's Surprisingly Simple Morning Routine
My results were hit or miss—but the princess is on to something with one step.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton "Continue to Push Boundaries"
"They definitely have a different dynamic compared to other royal couples."
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Prince William Is in a "Power Struggle" With Father King Charles Over Prince Andrew's Future
The King and Prince of Wales seem to have differing views on the matter.
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Queen Camilla's Sister Said She "Still Finds It Impossible" to Curtsy to Her Older Sibling
"I can’t explain the feeling, because it’s so surreal."
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This Royal Child Has Left Siblings Behind With Staggering 900% Popularity Jump
Google searches have skyrocketed for this member of the Royal Family.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Staff Had "Never Seen Queen Elizabeth as Angry" as When Royal Visitor "From Hell" Brought a Dangerous Surprise Guest
The unwanted visitor caused an international incident.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Make Poignant NYC Appearance to Highlight "Heartbreak" No Parent Should Face
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex unveiled a powerful memorial to children lost too soon.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Harry Gave Nephew Prince Louis an Extremely Rare Five-Figure Gift for His Christening
Uncle Harry for the gifting win.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Isabella Shows She's a "Typical Teenager" in Surprising Behind-the-Scenes Tiara Moment
The Danish royal celebrated her 18th birthday with a relatable new portrait.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Camilla "Stormed Out" of a Dinner After King Charles Made "Sexy" Comments
Soap star Carli Norris shared the hilarious story in a new interview.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Meghan Markle Means Business in a $5,000 Ralph Lauren Linen Suit
The Duchess of Sussex delivered spring workwear inspo at the 'TIME'100 Summit.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Sarah Ferguson Made a Cheeky Comment to Princess Anne's Husband During Rare Easter Appearance With Prince Andrew
The Duchess of York showed her fun-loving personality outside St. George's chapel in Windsor.
By Kristin Contino Published