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

Queen Camilla's Rescue Dog Helps Deliver a Special Message

Prince William watched on as a sweet 100th birthday video starring the dog played at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Princess Kate Reveals Her Latest Sporty Hobby

The royal told guests that she's taken up the sport with her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton.

By Kristin Contino Published 8 May 26
Pregnant Princess Eugenie Masters Day-to-Night Dressing

The soon-to-be mom of three effortlessly went from a press event to Poppy Delevingne's 40th birthday bash.

By Kristin Contino Published 8 May 26
Princess Kate is a 1950s Garden Party Dream in Dotted Dress

The Princess of Wales added another blazer dress to her collection on May 8.

By Kristin Contino Published 8 May 26

William and Kate Brought Charlotte to Tour Oundle School

A source tells 'Marie Claire' the future King and Queen paid a visit to the Northamptonshire school on May 1.

By Kristin Contino Published 8 May 26
King Charles No Longer Channels Eeyore, Says Royal Biographer

The monarch has a Tigger-like spring in his step these days.

By Kristin Contino Published 7 May 26
Locals Are "Proud as Punch" About Prince George's "Terribly Exciting" Visit to Boarding School—And It's Not Eton

Residents have their "fingers crossed" for the future King to make a different choice than his father.

By Kristin Contino Published 7 May 26

Queen Camilla Keeps Queen Elizabeth's Royal Style Legacy Alive

The first Buckingham Palace garden party of 2026 was proof.

By Kristin Contino Published 7 May 26
Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Have a Reason to Visit Australia

The Wales family helped the wildlife conservationist with an adorable task.

By Kristin Contino Published 7 May 26
Ex-Prince Andrew Is "Shaken" After Being Chased By a Ski Mask-Wearing Man on Sandringham Estate: Report

The former Duke of York was threatened while he was out walking his dogs.

By Kristin Contino Published 7 May 26

Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet on a beach

Meghan Markle Shares New Baby Photo of Prince Archie for 7th Birthday

Prince Harry and Princess Lilibet both starred in a post celebrating Archie's special day.

King Charles Meets a Surprising VIP Guest at Garden Party

The King couldn't help but spend extra time with one attendee.

By Kristin Contino Published 6 May 26
Prince Harry Once Gave The King an Unusual Food Gift

"It had a really gamey smell but he seemed to like it."

By Kristin Contino Published 6 May 26
Prince Harry and Jack Brooksbank Reportedly Joked About Coronation Seating Chart

Jack Brooksbank and the Duke of Sussex shared a lighthearted moment three years ago today.

By Kristin Contino Published 6 May 26

Former Royal Butler Reveals Secret Royal Family Code Names

"I think it was so when you were out and about in public, you could talk more openly without worrying about people overhearing."

By Kristin Contino Published 6 May 26
Princess Kate Honors Her Kids With $2,700 Jewelry

The Princess of Wales gave a sweet nod to her children with her accessories.

By Kristin Contino Published 6 May 26
An Unlikely Royal Has Been "Reborn" in Queen Camilla

Gyles Brandreth says that he thought one royal "was irreplaceable" until he saw how Queen Camilla operated.

By Kristin Contino Published 5 May 26

This Member of the Royal Family Is “So Normal” That People “Forget She’s a Royal,” Says Insider

"She's so lovely."

By Kristin Contino Published 5 May 26
Queen Letizia Pairs a Mango Cocktail Dress With Incredible Diamonds Tied to Queen Victoria

The Spanish royal went for the ultimate high-low look at an anniversary party on May 4.

By Kristin Contino Published 5 May 26
Princess Charlene Reveals New Hairstyle and a Sporty Pair of Hermès Sneakers

She joined husband Prince Albert for a sporty outing in Monaco.

By Kristin Contino Published 5 May 26

Prince William in a gray blazer smiling at farmers

Prince William Admits He’d “Be In the Gym for 3 Days” If He Gave in to One Craving

The Prince of Wales brought a "calorie grenade" to Yorkshire on May 5.

Princess Diana Almost Didn't Wear Her Met Gala Dress Because of Prince William

Diana only walked the Met red carpet once, and she nearly didn't wear her iconic slip dress.

By Kristin Contino Published 4 May 26
Former Royal Butler Reveals Strict Palace Rule

“There was a real sense of pride in getting everything just right,” Grant Harrold shares.

By Kristin Contino Published 4 May 26
Princess Kate Might Be Famously Competitive, But James Middleton Says There's "No Rivalry" in Their Shared Hobby With Pippa

The future Queen's brother says "it's about sharing knowledge" versus who is best.

By Kristin Contino Published 4 May 26

Dutch Royal Family Targeted in Murder Plot

A murder plot involving Princess Catharina-Amalia and her sister, Princess Alexia, was discovered.

By Kristin Contino Published 4 May 26
Pippa Middleton and James Matthews Have Sold their Farm Park

A local stated that "since the Middleton takeover it has become a place of snobbery and middle-class inclusivity."

By Kristin Contino Published 4 May 26
Princess Eugenie's Sons Help Her Make a Surprising Announcement

Congratulations are in order for the Brooksbank family.

By Kristin Contino Published 4 May 26

Queen Elizabeth Would Get "Up in the Middle of the Night" for This Event

She just couldn't wait.

By Kristin Contino Published 1 May 26
Princess Beatrice Was Spotted For First Time Since March Amid Andrew Arrest Scandal

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson's daughter broke cover to celebrate her close friend Olivia Buckingham.

By Kristin Contino Published 1 May 26
Donald Trump Tells Royal Author His Verdict on State Visit

The president opened up about "great guy" King Charles to biographer Robert Hardman.

By Kristin Contino Published 1 May 26

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