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
-
Prince William and Princess Kate's Secret Weekend Getaway RevealedThe Prince and Princess of Wales escaped for some R&R amid the war of words between Earl Spencer and The King.
By Kristin Contino
-
Earl Spencer Reveals Whose Side He's On in Harry and William's FeudPrincess Diana’s brother has weighed in on his warring nephews.
By Kristin Contino
-
Prince William and His Cousins Are "Like Any Other Family" With One ActivityYou'll never guess Princess Kate's nickname.
By Kristin Contino
-
Princess Kate Thought She Might "Take Someone's Teeth Out" During New ChallengeShe'll try anything once.
By Kristin Contino
-
Earl Spencer Claims that Princess Diana Contemplated Suicide in New BookThe late royal's brother says that she couldn't live up to "a narrative of make-believe perfection."
By Kristin Contino
-
Prince Harry Says His Return to England Has Been "Eventful"The Duke of Sussex broke his silence about leaving California while attending the Invictus Spirit Awards.
By Kristin Contino
-
Princess Kate Proves She Can't Quit This Royal HabitCan't stop, won't stop.
By Kristin Contino
-
King Charles "Doesn’t Feel the Need to Perform Anymore," Says Royal Expert"There’s a genuine sense of peace about him," body language expert Darren Stanton shares.
By Kristin Contino
-
Princess Kate Reveals Her Scotland Wish List Inspired By Another RoyalThe Princess of Wales shared her must-dos while meeting the public on the Isle of Bute.
By Kristin Contino
-
Harriet Sperling Takes a Page From Princess Kate in a Bold Red Beulah DressPrincess Anne's new daughter-in-law went for a vivid scarlet outfit at Somerset House in London.
By Kristin Contino
-
Princess Kate Is "Ahead of the Curve" in New Skinny JeansApparently, 2026 really is the new 2016.
By Kristin Contino
-
Prince William Has Borrowed One Subtle Gesture from Mom Princess DianaDarren Stanton explains how the Prince of Wales makes "people feel more comfortable" with one small move.
By Kristin Contino
-
King Charles and Prince William Are "In Sync" About One Matter With Prince HarryThe King and his heir are "completely united" regarding one thought on the Sussexes.
By Kristin Contino
-
James Middleton Shares He Has "A Lot to Smile About"Two-year-old Inigo is growing up fast.
By Kristin Contino
-
Earl Spencer's New Diana Book Was Part of a "Suspicious" Theft“Nothing like this has ever happened before,” a publishing source shared.
By Kristin Contino
-
Princess Charlotte Had a Special Backstage Experience Orchestrated by Mom KateWest End star Zizi Strallen shared the "cute" request Charlotte made.
By Kristin Contino
-
Prince William's Stance on Prince Harry Has Changed to a "Cold War"The Prince and Princess of Wales “see it as a sideshow" when it comes to the Sussexes.
By Kristin Contino
-
Exclusive: How Queen Elizabeth's Friendship with California Cowboy Monty Roberts Changed Both of Their LivesThe late horse trainer's daughter tells 'Marie Claire' about her father's 30-plus-year relationship with the late Queen, from animal jokes to transforming the royal stables.
By Kristin Contino
-
Princess Lilibet Shares One of Mom Meghan's Favorite HobbiesLili starred in a new video celebrating dad Prince Harry's birthday.
By Kristin Contino
-
Grace Kelly "Understood Quiet Luxury" Before the Term Was InventedThe Princess of Monaco knew the power of "a considered eye" when it came to her jewels.
By Kristin Contino
-
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Are Changing Schools After Just 2 DaysPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a U-turn with their children's schooling after moving back to Britain.
By Kristin Contino
-
Princess Anne Gets a "Round of A-Paws" from Sheep Dogs in Timeless Paisley LookThe queen of classic British style continues her reign.
By Kristin Contino
-
Meghan Markle Transforms Her Wardrobe from California to CotswoldsThe Duchess of Sussex traded bare feet and beaches for rain boots and roaring fires.
By Kristin Contino
-
King Charles Could Recreate One of Queen Elizabeth's Eton Rituals“He understands better than anyone the challenges George will face as the future King going through the difficult teenage years."
By Kristin Contino
-
Princess Diana’s Ex-Boyfriend Reflects on the Moment When He Thought “Her Reputation Was Dead”Heart surgeon Hasnat Khan said he warned the late royal about one move she made in the months before her tragic death.
By Kristin Contino
-
Queen Elizabeth Broke Tradition With One "Ultimate Sign of Unity" After 9/11The late Queen showed her solidarity with the American people by making a heartfelt, unprecedented gesture.
By Kristin Contino
-
Princess Kate Trades Fall's Trendy Moss Green for an Old Favorite Emerald DressThe Princess of Wales sent a quiet message with her outfit while meeting with patients in London.
By Kristin Contino


