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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

    Zara Tindall wearing a gray suit and maroon hat
    Zara Tindall Trades Her Leather Skirt for a Suit with Pops of Burgundy

    Princess Anne's daughter is the queen of Horse Girl style.

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    • Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofia standing on a boat
      Infanta Sofia Gives Tumbling Queen Letizia a Helping Hand

      The Spanish royals experienced a mishap at sea over the weekend.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince WIlliam smiling in a suit outside
      Prince William Reflects on the “Easiest Decision” the Royal Family Has Made

      The Prince of Wales opened up about a knighthood that should've happened "years ago."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth meeting Helen Mirren at a reception
      Helen Mirren "Gave Up" on One Must-Have During Tea with Queen Elizabeth

      'The Queen' actress forgot her royal etiquette rules.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Charlotte waving in a white dress walking in front of Prince Louis
      Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte Are "Obsessed" With One TV Show

      Prince William revealed what the Wales family loves to watch together during an episode of 'The Graham Norton Show.'

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Infanta Sofia wearing a blue dress and smiling
      Spain's Infanta Sofia Makes a Fashion Swap That "Will Go Down in History"

      The 19-year-old ditched her usual shoes at the Princess of Asturias Awards Concert.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William wearing a light gray suit and blue shirt
      Prince William Admits He Dreamed About One Unexpected Career Growing Up

      He'll have stick with being the future King for now.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A headshot of Meghan Markle wearing gold earrings, with a serious expression
      Meghan Markle Responds to the "Sickening" Allegations Against Her Father

      The Duchess of Sussex's half-brother reported their father to the police after uncovering disturbing images in his home.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince WIlliam laughing and talking to fans
      Royal Watchers Praise Prince William's "Respectful" Response to a Chatty Fan

      “I feel my father’s long gone!”

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate foldling clothes at a charity shop next to a woman
      Princess Kate Is "Just a Girl" in a Sweet Moment with a Fan

      Even royals love a good bargain.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Meghan Markle posing next to a table in a white dress
      Meghan Markle Expands Into an Unexpected Category with As Ever

      Now you can "spread" joy to the entire family.

      Royals
    • Princess Kate holding an umbrella, walking next to Prince George and Prince William
      Princess Kate Reveals Her School Break Plans With Prince George

      The Princess of Wales is looking forward to having all three children under one roof again.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a hard hat and high vis vest
      Princess Kate Trades Her Tiara for a Hard Hat While Visiting Children's Hospice

      The Princess of Wales made a poignant trip to The Treehouse children’s hospice following her recent state banquet appearance.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate leaning forward in a yellow gown and tiara at a banquet table
      Former Butler Says Princess Kate's Favorite Tiara Is a "Conscious Decision"

      Grant Harrold explains why the Princess of Wales has worn Queen Mary's Lover's Knot Tiara a whopping 15 times.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry sitting next to Princess Diana, wearing a white blazer and blue hat
      Prince Harry Says He Asks Princess Diana Questions Often—And Gets a Response

      The Duke of Sussex opened up about the "energy" he feels from his late mother, adding, "Maybe I’ve spent too much time in California."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a yellow gown and tiara standing at a table
      Princess Kate Narrowly Avoided State Banquet "Chaos" in Her Caped Gown

      The royal was saved from a wardrobe malfunction at Windsor Castle on October 21.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William laying a wreath in Aberfan
      Prince William Joins King Charles and Queen Camilla for a Rare Joint Engagement

      The royal trio honored the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster on October 21.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a tiara sitting at a banquet table
      Princess Kate’s Royal Superpower Is Revealed By Body Language Expert

      "She understands that, while this is a very formal state occasion, there are people there who may feel a little nervous or intimidated by the setting," says Darren Stanton.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A black and white photo of Princess Kate and Prince William on a staircase in formalwear
      Princess Kate Styles Princess Diana's Favorite Tiara With a Leopard-Print Gown

      Leopard print at Windsor Castle wasn't on anyone's royal bingo card.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Mary wearing a blue dress and sapphire tiara
      Queen Mary Debuts an Antique Sapphire Tiara With a Modern Twist

      The Danish royal attended a state banquet in a re-worked headpiece dating back to the 1800s.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a green hat and coat and smiling
      Princess Kate's Diamond Brooch and Unusual Earrings Combine Different Eras

      Antique jewelry pro Justin Daughters says the royal's new earrings are a clever way to weave the past and present together.

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a green hat and coat
      Princess Kate Mixes McQueen and Chanel With a 163-Year-Old Brooch

      The Princess of Wales kicked off the historic Omani state visit in a deep green outfit.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth wearing a blue hat and tweed coat with a serious expression
      Queen Elizabeth Knew She Made One Huge Mistake During Her Reign

      Lord Charteris told royal biographer Gyles Brandreth that the late Queen deeply regretted one decision.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles and Queen Camilla wearing tweed jackets and kilts sitting next to each other
      King Charles Treats Queen Camilla Differently Than Diana in One Major Way

      Simon Vigar says that Prince William and his father have the same philosophy about their royal wives.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Mike Tindall wearing a gray suit and smiling
      Mike Tindall Talks to Prince George About a “Subject Nobody Else Raises”

      Zara Tindall's husband might be a fun uncle figure, but Robert Jobson claims that the former rugby player also gives solid advice.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Lady Kitty Spencer wearing a red caped dress
      Kitty Spencer Stands on Her Own in a Fiery Red Gown and Six Figures of Diamonds

      Princess Diana's niece stole the show at the British Museum Ball.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth gritting her teeth in a pink hat and coat
      One Actor Recalls Queen Elizabeth's "Homicidal Horse Routine"

      The late Queen once gave her best impersonation to Ian Ogilvy, sharing how she was nearly killed by a rogue animal.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth waving on her coronation day
      Queen Elizabeth's Makeup Artist Kept One Secret About the Coronation "For the Rest of Her Days," Says Royal Biographer

      DIY queens unite.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Letizia wearing a black dress and clapping
      Queen Letizia Pairs an Edgy Cut-Out Gown with a Bracelet From Her Pre-Royal Days

      The Spanish royal brought back a bracelet she hasn't worn in 22 years while attending a major literary prize.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and Sarah Ferguson wearing black dresses on a red carpet
      Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and Sarah Ferguson are No Longer a "Tripod"

      “I don't think the relationship is quite as close as it used to be, certainly.”

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
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