
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 Lilibet Has Prince Harry's Eyes in Adorable New Fourth Birthday Photos
Proud mom Meghan shared some unseen photos of Lili—and she looks just like her dad.
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Queen Elizabeth "Dined Out On" Her Response to Terrifying Shotgun Moment
What a boss moment.
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King Charles Drives a Car Powered on Cheese and Wine, But Has Swapped It For This Luxe Update
A new vehicle has joined the monarch's vintage Aston Martin convertible.
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Sweden's Queen Silvia Pulls a Princess Anne in 49-Year-Old Evening Gown
The Swedish royal wore a dress as old as her marriage for a special TV appearance.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Announces New Appearance With an Unexpected Sidekick
The Prince of Wales is marking a royal first this week.
By Kristin Contino Published
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All About Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Two Rescue Dogs, Mamma Mia and Pula
Prince Harry says the pair are "emotional support dogs 100 percent, when they're behaving."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Exclusive: Meghan Markle on the "Extraordinary Advice" Tina Knowles Gave Her
The Duchess of Sussex tells 'Marie Claire' what it was like talking business and Beyoncé with Ms. Tina.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Is Keeping These Royals "On Ice"
"I think it would be wonderful, and I think it will happen."
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Former Royal Butler Reveals King Charles Would Never Watch This TV Show
Grant Harrold says The Queen has different tastes in television than her husband.
By Kristin Contino Published
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A "Lonely" Princess Diana Thanked One Unexpected Person for "Cereal" After Royal Wedding
Julien's Auctions tells 'Marie Claire' that an extraordinary letter is up for sale in the "biggest Diana auction ever."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana Was the Original Queen of the Butter Yellow Trend
From overalls to evening gowns, she was the ultimate pastel influencer.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Anne Didn't Agree With Queen Elizabeth's One Wish for Her Grandchildren
The Princess Royal had other plans in mind.
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King Charles Is Trying to Keep Life "As Normal as Possible" Amid Cancer Battle
"As everybody knows he is driven by duty, so he just gets on with it."
By Kristin Contino Published
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This Royal Bride Admits Her Wedding Hair Was "Disgusting" and Her Mother-in-Law "Took Over" Choosing Her Dress
"I look back on it and think I should have worn a simpler dress," she revealed.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Talked a "Daunted" Prince William Out of One Life-Changing Decision
William nearly made a huge move in his twenties.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana's Brother Is "Stunned" That Their Childhood Home Was Targeted in "Disturbing" Suspected Arson
Earl Spencer wrote that an 18th-century building on the Althorp Estate was "torched by vandals."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Etiquette Expert Shares How William and Kate are Changing "Stuffy" Royal Protocol
William Hanson tells 'Marie Claire' how the next generation is reinventing the Royal Family.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Royal Dog Steals the Show—and Makes History—in Adorable First Balcony Appearance
If only every royal event could be this cute.
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Meghan Markle Says Royal Fashion Left Her "Clinging" to Prince Harry During Pregnancy
The duchess recalled thinking, "please don’t let me fall."
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Prince William Is Aiming for a "Diana Reboot of the Monarchy" When He Becomes King
The Prince of Wales is taking inspiration from his late mother.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana's Twin Nieces Take Mirror-Imaging Dressing to Cannes
Meanwhile, big sister Kitty Spencer went for regal purple.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Royal Family Is Open to "Scrutiny" as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Former Home Sits Unused
Property expert Robin Edwards tells 'Marie Claire' that there's multiple options for the historic home.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Is Planning a "Radical Departure" From King Charles and Queen Elizabeth
He wants to "move away" from one particular type of royal tradition.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Eugenie Has Been Given a Special New Royal Role by Uncle King Charles
The princess announced the exciting news on Instagram May 23.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Dolly Parton Reveals Her Plans to "Rub Elbows" With the Royal Family This Fall
The country star said she'll "go out all out to try to make it a royal treat for them."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Beatrice Recycles One of Her Maternity Dresses For Second Red Carpet Appearance in a Week
The princess made a surprise trip to NYC.
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Princess Charlotte and Her Royal BFF Are "Double Trouble," Per Royal Expert
Cousin Mia Tindall helps bring out Charlotte's "naughty" side.
By Kristin Contino Published