
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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You'll Never Believe Which British Royal Is TikTok's Top Royal Fashion Icon, Beating Kate, Meghan and Diana
The People's Prince?
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William and Princess Kate "Are Easier On" Prince Louis
"William and Kate do their best to teach him how to behave, but understand these events are tiresome for a youngster."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate's Royal Work Left Her "Well-Equipped" to Talk to George, Charlotte and Louis About Her Cancer Diagnosis
"I think they did what they could to tell them in a way that children could understand," says royal biographer Katie Nicholl.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Camilla Revealed She "Binge Watched" This Raunchy Show During Pneumonia Battle
"It's just good fun. And I think nowadays people need some good fun."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Admits He Doesn't Share This Talent With King Charles or Prince George
The Prince of Wales tried his hand at one hobby during a visit to homelessness charity Centrepoint.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Guests Could "Get a McDonald's on the Way Home" If They Didn't Like Queen Elizabeth's Christmas Food
"You wouldn’t ask for a vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose-free menu or anything like that."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Lady Amelia Windsor Is Reportedly Engaged
Lady Amelia Windsor is said to be engaged to property developer Ollie Lewis.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Why Pippa Middleton Missed Princess Kate's Carol Concert
The future Queen's sister skipped the festive event for the first time in 2025.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince George Will "Soon" Be Following in Prince William's Footsteps With One Diana-Inspired Part of His Royal Education
The Prince of Wales is eager to involve his eldest son in one part of his charity work.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Harry Experiences a Major Win in His Ongoing Security Battle
The Duke of Sussex will be getting news on his police protection next month.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Meghan Markle's Festive, Celeb-Approved Pajamas Are the Perfect Set to Wear Under the Christmas Tree
Grab your own pair of these elevated PJs before they sell out.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Could Give Princess Kate a "Never Seen" Royal Heirloom for Christmas
Grant Harrold reveals why the Prince of Wales will "almost certainly" gift one particular item to Kate.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate's Sister-in-Law Delivers a Dose of French Fashion to Royal Carol Concert
Alizée Thevenet departed from the family's blue-and-green theme in a '70s-inspired outfit.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Charlotte Ditches Her Favorite Maroon Coat for the First Time at Carol Concert
The 10-year-old coordinated with her family, who wore shades of navy and green.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Goes Full-On Festive in a Fur-Trimmed Green Coat
The Princess of Wales brought back a favorite Christmas look for 2025.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Royal Sources Say Princess Kate Loves "Shopping Online" and Might Not Hire a New Stylist, Even When She's Queen
"She’s not interested in trends; it’s about what she feels comfortable in and the messaging."
By Kristin Contino Published
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These Elite Holiday Gifts are Good Enough for Princess Kate and Meghan Markle
Slip a little regal magic under the tree this year.
By Christine Ross Published
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Prince William and Princess Kate Are Reportedly "Doing the Floors" and Planning "Mood Boards" at Forest Lodge
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate's Friend Says the Future Queen Is "Willing" to Take One Huge "Risk" When It Comes to Public Criticism
The Princess of Wales has been accused of spreading views that are "simple, unsophisticated, dehumanizing and empirically false."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate's Surprising New Manicure Is So Subtle, You Probably Missed It
The Princess of Wales showed off a rare color during the German state visit.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Camilla Solves the Mystery of the Missing Tiara in a Show-Stopping Outfit at State Banquet
The Queen wore a rich teal gown with one of Queen Elizabeth's favorite tiaras.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Pulls Off Her Biggest Tiara Surprise Ever
Talk about a royal mic drop.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Sarah Ferguson Says She Can No Longer "Throw It to" Queen Elizabeth When Andrew Has "A Hard Time"
The former Duchess of York admitted it was tough without the late Queen in a 2023 interview.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Former Royal Chef Shares the One Christmas Food Prince Harry and Prince William "Weren't Big" On Eating
The boys "didn't get to choose" when it came to Christmas lunch.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Swaps "Diplomatically Respectful" Coat for an Unmistakably British Dress
The Princess of Wales debuted a new Burberry dress for the occasion.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Meghan Markle Says Princess Lilibet Loves Pretending "To Be a Grown-Up Lady"
The Duchess of Sussex created some Christmas gifts for her kids in "With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Harry Jokes That Meghan's Meal Isn't Quite "As Good" As Her Mom's in Netflix Holiday Special
The Duke of Sussex made a brief but hilarious appearance in "With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration."
By Kristin Contino Published


