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

King Charles and Queen Camilla talking to Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips at Ascot

The King and Queen Are Leaving Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's Wedding Early: Report

June 6 is looking rather busy.

Lady Pamela Hicks Has Died at Age 97

India Hicks called her mother "the last of her kind."

By Kristin Contino Published 5 June 26
Queen Camilla Gives Queen Elizabeth’s Favorite Bag a Floral Upgrade

The Queen paired the same pink coat dress she wore to Harry and Meghan's wedding with a new clutch.

By Kristin Contino Published 4 June 26
Princess Kate's Bee-Themed Hoop Earrings Have a Touching Tie to Manchester

The Princess of Wales had an emotional day visiting patients at a cancer center on June 4.

By Kristin Contino Published 4 June 26

Princess Lilibet Is Already a Budding Fashion Star in a Meghan-Approved Designer for Fifth Birthday Photo

Lili wore a high-end sundress to celebrate her big day.

By Kristin Contino Published 4 June 26
Princess Kate Says Her Cancer Journey Was "Just as Hard" on Prince William and Her Parents

The Princess of Wales opened up about chemotherapy treatment as she visited Manchester on June 4.

By Kristin Contino Published 4 June 26
Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's Kids Won't Be Raised Like Prince William and Prince Harry In One Major Way, Says Royal Editor

As Hannah Furness writes, "times are changing and the Royal Family is too."

By Kristin Contino Published 3 June 26

Two Royals Are Being Prepped to Become "More Visible and More Important"

"People appear at ease around them."

By Kristin Contino Published 3 June 26
Princess Charlotte "Knows the Rules" And Keeps Her SIblings in Line

"She knows how to keep everyone in good stead," Frost says.

By Kristin Contino Published 3 June 26
Princess Kate's Ruby Jewelry Sends a Subtle Message About "Bravery"

The Princess of Wales brought back a sparkling necklace and earring set for a Cancer Research UK event.

By Kristin Contino Published 3 June 26

A woman holding a lei wearing an orange dress

The Best Things I Did in Oahu Had Nothing to Do With the Beach

Instead, I explored world-class museums, cultural workshops and the only royal palace in the United States.

Former Royal Butler Reveals a Hilarious Balmoral Issue

Grant Harrold says a visit to the Scottish estate is "quite full on and regimented."

By Kristin Contino Published 2 June 26
Harriet Sperling and Princess Kate Have One Major Passion in Common

An impeccable sense of style isn't the only thing they share.

By Kristin Contino Published 2 June 26
Queen Letizia Adds an Edgy Arm Cuff to Her Little White Dress

The royals both wore summery designer dresses for their meeting in Madrid.

By Kristin Contino Published 2 June 26

Duchess Sophie's New Garden Party Dress Is Business in the Front and Daring in the Back

Queen Elizabeth would never.

By Kristin Contino Published 2 June 26
Princess Ingrid Alexandra Is Leaving School in Australia Due to Her Mom's Worsening Health

The future King is also cutting his official trip to Japan short amid Crown Princess Mette-Marit's struggle with pulmonary fibrosis.

By Kristin Contino Published 1 June 26
Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips Have a Little-Known Half Sister

It will be a family affair when Princess Anne's son marries Harriet Sperling on June 6.

By Kristin Contino Published 1 June 26

One Royal Is Sure to Be "Absolutely Fine" With a Slimmed-Down Monarchy

Grant Harrold says "The King has a lot of time and love" for this family member.

By Kristin Contino Published 1 June 26
Harriet Sperling Could Follow in Queen Camilla's Fashion Footsteps at Her Royal Wedding, Says Jewelry Expert

To tiara or not to tiara?

By Kristin Contino Published 1 June 26
Epstein Victim Claims Palace "Sat On" Information About Andrew

"This is what institutions do. They protect powerful men and leave the people they harmed to carry it."

By Kristin Contino Published 1 June 26

Queen Elizabeth smiling in a turquoise coat and hat

Queen Elizabeth Said This Hobby Kept Her "In Touch" With the Public

There was only one problem with it, as the late Queen told Gyles Brandreth.

Queen Margrethe Said She Could Be Herself Around These British Royals

"Royals understand other royals," the former Danish queen shared.

By Kristin Contino Published 29 May 26
Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson Went From Gossip Sessions to Estrangement for This Reason, Says Andrew Biographer

Andrew Lownie called the friendship "a very complex one."

By Kristin Contino Published 29 May 26
Princess Kate’s Former Stylist Joins Another Royal for an It-Girl Summer Dress Launch

Some familiar faces celebrated St. Clair London's latest collection.

By Kristin Contino Published 28 May 26

Princess Elisabeth Makes Her Mom's Lady Dior Bag the Star of Her Harvard Graduation

Princess Elisabeth and Queen Mathilde embraced flag dressing at the Harvard Kennedy School.

By Kristin Contino Published 28 May 26
Princess Kate’s Favorite Drinking Game Has a Very Posh Twist, Per Mike Tindall

"She still plays it with us."

By Kristin Contino Published 28 May 26
Another European Queen Has Been Hospitalized Following Queen Margrethe Health Scares

The Norwegian Royal House announced that Queen Sonja has been admitted to an Oslo hospital on May 27.

By Kristin Contino Published 28 May 26

Diana Reportedly Pressured King Charles to Give Away His Beloved Dog

A 1987 letter written by The King has been auctioned off in London.

By Kristin Contino Published 27 May 26
Prince William Is Being Transparent About One Decision Because He Knows "How Terrible" the Optics Are With Some of His Family

The Prince of Wales is trying to avoid the "secrecy in the past."

By Kristin Contino Published 27 May 26
King Charles "Has a Different Palate" Than Queen Elizabeth Did, Says Royal Chef

He even gets involved in sourcing his own ingredients.

By Kristin Contino Published 27 May 26

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