Marie Claire Marie Claire
  • Celebrity
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Culture
  • Power
  • Nice Talk
  • Style At Large
  • More
    • Politics
    • Career & Money
    • Health & Fitness
    • Power Play
    • Travel
    • Promo Codes
    • Food & Cocktails
    • About Us
    • Subscribe
    • Sex & Love
  • Newsletter SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Trending
    • The Stan Smith Revival
    • New Books
    • Postpartum Texts
    • Life In Plastic
    • Blurred Blush

    When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

    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

    Queen Mette-Marit wearing a red hat
    Meet Norway's Controversial New Queen Mette-Marit

    The commoner-turned-queen has seen her fair share of scandals in recent years.

    Royals
    • Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Martha Louise walking in black outfits
      Why Princess Märtha Louise Isn't the New Queen of Norway

      The controversial princess might've been the late King Harald's firstborn child, but her little brother took the throne on August 28.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A flag flying at half mast at Buckingham Palace
      Buckingham Palace Flag Is Flying at Half-Staff as King Charles Shares Family Loss

      The King posted a touching tribute to his family member on August 28.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Harald of Norway in a gray coat
      King Harald of Norway Has Died at Age 89

      Europe's oldest-reigning monarch passed away on August 28.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry smiling in front of a step and repeat
      Prince Harry’s Cousin Shares Thoughts on His “Exciting” Return to Britain

      Lady Eliza Spencer is the first family member of Harry's to comment on the Duke of Sussex's return to England.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Meghan Markle wearing butterfly earrings
      Meghan Markle Is Giving Princess Diana's Jewelry a New Life in Britain

      From Diana's aquamarine ring to her butterfly earrings, Nilesh Rakholia says that the jewelry Meghan now wears is no longer "associated with one woman."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle posing on a red carpet
      One Royal Warned of Harry and Meghan "Reinventing the Wheel" Years Ago

      Katie Nicholl says that she interpreted a 2020 interview to be "a word of warning" to the Sussexes.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • James Middleton holding his dog Zulu
      James Middleton Shares a Rare Photo of Princess Kate's Late Dog, Lupo

      The future Queen's brother posted a sweet image of her beloved cocker spaniel on International Dog Day.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles wearing a light gray suit
      Insider Says There’s a “Chance” For William and Harry Reunion

      “This is the best opportunity we have seen in recent years.”

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Meghan Markle linking arms with Prince Harry
      Harry and Meghan's Friend Says Their Move "Is Not Sudden"

      The Sussex family has officially touched down in Britain.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a blue suit and hat standing with Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis on the Buckingham Palace balcony
      Dolly Parton Never Got to Experience One Moment With George, Charlotte and Louis

      The late country star once shared her wish for the Wales children.

      Royals
    • Dolly Parton posing in a white dress on a gray background
      Dolly Parton Shared “The Most Precious Gifts” With Queen Camilla

      The Queen shared an emotional tribute to the late country star on Instagram.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle holding hands walking
      7 Reasons Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are Moving to the U.K.

      From family reconciliation to career growth, royal experts Rachel Bowie and Grant Harrold share the possible motivations behind the Sussex family's decision.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William wearing sunglasses in the stands at Wimbledon
      Prince William Could Follow in One European Queen's Title-Stripping Footsteps

      The Prince of Wales might opt to reconsider the titles of several family members when he becomes King, says author Andrew Morton.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Camilla turned to the side wearing a green dress
      Queen Camilla's Friend Shares Her Philosophy on Prince Harry Relationship

      The Queen's companion admitted that Camilla was "hurt" by comments the Duke of Sussex made about her in his memoir.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Lady Louise, Duchess Sophie, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louise and Kate Middleton on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during King Charles's coronation
      This Low-Key Young Royal Is Taking a Different Path Than William and Harry

      According to Richard Fitzwilliams, one member of the family has more "conservative tendencies."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate sitting in a car wearing a white blouse and brown hat
      Princess Kate’s Summer Hair Switch-Up Has Become a Balmoral Tradition

      The Princess of Wales showed off a sun-kissed bronde shade while vacationing in Scotland.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A butler fixing plates on a banquet table at Buckingham Palace
      Former Royal Chef Shares the "Biggest Misconception" About His Job

      Visen Anenden shares what might surprise members of the public about royal meals.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Philip walking past smiling people in a three-piece suit
      Prince Philip Was So Angry About One Rumor the Palace Issued a Rare Denial

      "He was very, very angry. And deeply hurt."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • The exterior of Althorp House with sheep in the foreground
      Take a Look Inside Princess Diana's Stunning Childhood Home, Althorp House

      Earl Spencer has opened his home to the public for a limited time after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited last month.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Mary smiling in a brown blazer
      Queen Mary Nails Pre-Fall Dressing in Denim and a Summer Blazer

      Like Princess Kate, the Danish royal can't get enough of Me+Em.

      Royals
    • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wearing sunglasses walking outside
      There's a "Significant" Reason Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Moving to the U.K.

      The Duchess of Sussex is starting a new chapter.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Meghan Markle holding Prince Harry's arm wearing LA Dodgers hats
      Meghan Markle “Is Taking One for the Team” For Prince Harry By Moving to Britain

      "I'm not sure this is her life's desire to live back in the U.K.”

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry's Move Will Make it Hard for William to "Duck a Reconciliation"

      “The surprise return of Harry and Meghan is likely to have left William apoplectic,” said former BBC correspondent Peter Hunt.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Princess Kate and Prince William walking in a row
      Prince William and Princess Kate Have a "Very Difficult Hill to Climb" With Harry and Meghan

      The Prince and Princess of Wales kicked off their summer stay in Scotland a day after the Sussex family's bombshell move announcement.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles laughing as he talks to fans
      King Charles Is Happier Than Ever Doing One Duty, Says Body Language Expert

      "I genuinely don’t think he has ever been so popular."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Lilibet, Prince Archie and Prince Harry walking through grass at Althorp
      Earl Spencer Could Have Offered a Home to Harry and Meghan, Says Former Butler

      It's unclear where the Sussexes will be living, but multiple options have been suggested ahead of their big change.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sitting next to each other in black outfits
      Harry and Meghan's U.K. Move Suggests "Half-in, Half-Out" Life

      "The King’s reign is their only chance to be so and establish that foothold."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry in a tux and Meghan Markle wearing a black gown on a red carpet
      King Charles Found Out About Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Surprise U.K. Move Just 3 Days in Advance

      The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have enrolled their children in a U.K. school and will be establishing a non-royal residence.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Camilla holding an umbrella wearing a trench coat and hat
      Queen Camilla Shares One Fall Style Hero With Princess Kate

      Her Majesty went for something blue and one of her favorite brooches at York Racecourse.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives
    Marie Claire
    RSS
    • About us
    • Contact Future's experts
    • Contact us
    • Advertise Online
    • Newsletter
    • Terms and conditions
    • Privacy policy
    • Cookies policy
    • Careers
    Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google

    Marie Claire is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

    © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.