
Kristin Contino
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
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Princess Diana Was the Original Cobalt Blue It Girl
The late royal was decades ahead of this spring's hottest color trend.
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Queen Elizabeth's 1969 "Flu" Was a Cover-Up for a More Serious "Breakdown"
Author Robert Hardman says a palace source later admitted to the lie.
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Queen Elizabeth Had One Hope for George, Louis and Charlotte Before Her Death
Biographer Robert Hardman shared the late Queen's dying wish in his new book, 'Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. Her Story.'
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King Charles Has a Major "Aversion" to One Thing
The King reportedly "cannot even stand" being in the same room if someone has one.
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Queen Elizabeth "Loved" This Viral TikTok Trend 30 Years Ago
The late Queen was already into one popular recipe back in the '90s.
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Harriet Sperling's Powder Blue Clutch and Heels Are Straight Out of Princess Kate's Closet
The royal bride-to-be chose the same bag that the Princess of Wales owns in more than a dozen colors.
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Princess Kate Is the Royal Family's "Superglue," Says Former Royal Butler
"From the outside, she’s this global icon who everyone loves and admires. But she’s also key inside the family as well."
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Queen Elizabeth Warned Camilla About One Wedding Day "Oopsie"
The late Queen shared some words of fashion wisdom that Camilla chose to ignore.
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King Charles Shares a Sweet Easter Moment With Louis and Charlotte
Grandpa mode activated.
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Princess Charlotte's Easter Style Is Inspired by Mom Kate
The tween princess coordinated with her mom in two royally-approved brands.
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Harriet Sperling’s Engagement Ring Has a Special Royal Connection
Peter Phillips honored his late grandmother in a special way with his future wife's ring.
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Prince Philip Was "Upset" Over Inaccuracy in The Crown, Says Royal Biographer
Author Hugo Vickers said that the late royal was "extremely upset" over one scene in season one of the Netflix drama.
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Former Royal Butler Reveals Queen Elizabeth’s Regular Person Good Friday Meal
Queens: Just like us.
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Princess Kate's Best Easter Outfits, Ranked
Although she's only joined the Royal Family for Easter five times, Kate always nails springtime dressing.
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King Charles Is Facing Some "Diplomatic Gymnastics" With Donald Trump
"The King is pretty much the only person that he actually listens to."
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This Summer's Royal Wedding Is the "Good News" the Royal Family Needs
Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling will bring some excitement to the family's calendar amid ex-Prince Andrew's scandals.
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Queen Camilla Debuts Mysterious New Diamond Jewelry Ahead of Anniversary
Jewelry expert Justin Daughters tells 'Marie Claire' that The Queen's design is rarely "seen in modern high jewelry."
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King Charles Has a New "Swagger," Says Body Language Expert
The King appeared in high spirits as he took part in a historic event ahead of Easter.
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Royal Source Says Prince Harry “Wouldn’t Ask” Dad King Charles to Reunite During U.S. Visit
The King and Queen will travel to the United States for a historic state visit on April 27.
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King Charles Has Made a U-Turn on Beatrice and Eugenie, But the Sisters “Can’t Win” Either Way
The King has extended an invitation to his nieces, but a friend noted Beatrice and Eugenie "will get criticism whether they go or not."
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Prince Philip "Wasn't Fooled" By One of Princess Diana's Claims
“Feeling that too much had been revealed, he was not impressed.”
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Queen Elizabeth's Style Was "Questionable" in the '90s, Says Royal Biographer
A new book about the late Queen claims that her "frumpy" style was revolutionized in the early 2000s.
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Queen Elizabeth's Longtime Assistant and "Best Friend" Reveals Their Secret Dance Parties and "Cool Granny" Moments in Rare Interview
"They were moments to cherish, to see The Queen so relaxed,” Angela Kelly told 'Vanity Fair.'
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Beatrice and Eugenie Are Skipping Royal Easter This Year
King Charles is understood to have given his "permission" for the sisters to skip the traditional church service.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla's U.S. Visit Is Finally Confirmed
The King and Queen will meet with President Trump in late April.
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Princess Margaret Weighed in On Diana and Charles's Marriage
The late Queen's sister understood what Diana was going through after her own divorce.
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Princess Diana Said She Couldn't Date Tom Cruise for One Reason
The late princess received a special invitation after her split from Prince Charles.
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