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    Kristin Contino

    Kristin Contino

    Senior Royal and Celebrity Editor

    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 Harry and Meghan Markle smiling and waving in Nottingham
    Prince Harry and Meghan's Holiday Plans Might Include a British Christmas

    The Sussexes were originally reported to be heading to California to see Meghan's mother.

    Royals
    • Queen Sonja wearing a gold tiara and white dress
      Queen Sonja Chooses a Sentimental Tiara From King Harald

      “What may once have looked understated now looks unmistakably precious," Eddie LeVian tells 'Marie Claire.'

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Sarah Ferguson smiling in a green dress
      Sarah Ferguson Is "Sorting Through 40 Years of Boxes" After Royal Lodge Eviction

      The former Duchess of York is starting over in England.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince George and Prince William sitting in the stands at an Aston Villa game
      Prince George's Sporty School Break Plans Revealed

      The 13-year-old is enjoying time off with his dad.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Charles kissing Princess Diana on the cheek in India
      One Photo Revealed the Truth About Diana and Charles's Failing Marriage

      Arthur Edwards said he knew one revealing photo "would be on page one because it definitely did not need a caption."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Camilla riding in a car and smiling with King Charles
      Queen Camilla Reveals Her Favorite "Pure and Wholesome" Car Snack

      King Charles is also a fan of the royally-approved treat.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Harriet Sperling in her wedding dress and veil
      Harriet Sperling Shares the Inspiration Behind Her "Dream" Wedding Dress

      Princess Anne's new daughter-in-law said she was "so thrilled" with her Emilia Wickstead design.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana wearing a red plaid blazer talking to fans
      Princess Diana Delivered a Brutal Comeback About Her "Boyish" Haircut

      Arthur Edwards shares the hilarious story in a new book chronicling his 50-plus-year career.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles wearing sunglasses and a tan suit
      One Member of the Royal Family Keeps King Charles "Sane," Says Royal Expert

      The monarch has "a very strong support system," according to Phil Dampier.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth smiling at a horse
      Queen Elizabeth’s Face “Lit Up” About Horses and One Surprising Topic

      Author Daphne du Maurier reflected on how the late Queen differed from Prince Philip in conversation.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling waving and smiling in her wedding dress riding in a car
      Harriet Sperling Shares Royal Wedding Details for the First Time

      Peter Phillips's new wife opened up about their "relaxed and informal" reception in a new interview.

      Royals
    • Queen Camilla laughing in a white dress
      Queen Camilla Couldn't Stop Laughing During "Royal Rain Gate"

      The King couldn't find an umbrella during an unexpected downpour in Antigua and Barbuda.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Harriet Sperling wearing a white hat and dress
      Harriet Sperling Says She Can Go to One "Open-Hearted" Royal for Advice

      In her first interview, Princess Anne's new daughter-in-law says she's been given an "incredible" welcome from the Royal Family.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Meghan Markle, in a cream dress, looking down and talking to Queen Elizabeth, wearing a green dress
      Queen Elizabeth Once Suggested the Help of a Family Mentor for Meghan Markle

      According to Gyles Brandreth, the late Queen was "very keen" to help Meghan.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana wearing her black revenge dress
      Exclusive: Royal Historian Says Princess Diana Tore the Royal Family's "Cinderella" Myth "to Pieces"

      Kate Williams shares why the late royal turned the fairytale myth on its head.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • The exterior of Anmer Hall on the Sandringham estate
      Prince William Reacts to Some Terrifying News About His Country House

      Apparently, it's par for the course.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Camilla wearing a black hat and coat with a poppy pin
      Queen Camilla Shares a Terrifying Ghost Story from a Royal Residence

      Her Majesty refused to come back to the property for "years."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Sarah Ferguson standing with Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice in their school uniforms
      Sarah Ferguson Reveals Her "Shut Up and Eat" Philosophy With Queen Elizabeth

      Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie had "three sets of table manners."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Sarah Ferguson wearing a black veiled headband
      Sarah Ferguson Makes First Public Appearance Since Epstein Scandal

      The former Duchess of York is back in the public eye after hiding out abroad.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William wearing a blue suit and tie
      One Royal Tried and Failed to "Broker Reconciliation" With Harry and William

      Their efforts “came to naught.”

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Birgitta wearing a tiara and sapphire necklace
      Swedish Royal Jewelry Auction "Goes Against" King Carl Gustaf's Wishes

      King Carl Gustaf is reportedly angered over the decision to sell off his late sister's priceless family jewels.

      Royals
    • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle smiling for a picture with fans in Nottingham, England
      Royal Source Says Prince Harry Is Taking Prince William and King Charles's Roles "Into Account" With Upcoming Public Events

      An insider said that the Duke of Sussex doesn't want to "pull focus" from his family.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles laughing and pointing at a man's shirt in the Bahamas
      King Charles Just Got a Surprisingly Casual Addition to His Wardrobe

      He couldn't help but laugh at the "generous'" gift.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate holding hands with Prince George and Prince Louis, wearing school uniforms
      Princess Kate Holds a Role the Public "Wouldn't Allow" Marie Antoinette to Be

      Kate Williams tells 'Marie Claire' that the Princess of Wales "has used image very effectively and very strategically.”

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William wearing a blue blazer
      Prince William's "Position Hasn't Changed" About One Tradition He Might Break

      The comments come as King Charles begins his controversial Caribbean tour.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana and Prince Charles posing in front of the river on their honeymoon
      Duchess Sophie Puts a 2026 Spin on Princess Diana's Balmoral Honeymoon Outfit

      The late royal's former sister-in-law channeled one of her most memorable looks during a trip to Finland.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth wearing a diamond tiara and fur stole
      Queen Elizabeth Was the “OG Model” for How to Build a Royal Brand

      In her new book, royal historian Kate Williams says the monarchy’s greatest female figures built their power through image.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles laughing and talking to Zara Tindall and Mike Tindall at Royal Ascot
      This Royal "Brings a Whole New Fan Base" to the Family, Says Former Butler

      Grant Harrold opens up about one "huge asset" to the monarchy.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Maxima laughing in a white shirt next to Princess Alexia
      Queen Maxima Secretly Dances at a DJ Set With Princess Alexia

      Alexa: Play "Dancing Queen."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Carole and Michael Middleton walking outside at Wimbledon
      Carole and Michael Middleton's Parenting Ensured Princess Kate Became the Monarchy's “Golden Key,” Says Royal Author

      The Princess of Wales was raised with one trait in mind, says biographer Ingrid Seward.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
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