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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Infanta Sofia Gives Tumbling Queen Letizia a Helping HandThe Spanish royals experienced a mishap at sea over the weekend.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince William Reflects on the “Easiest Decision” the Royal Family Has MadeThe Prince of Wales opened up about a knighthood that should've happened "years ago."
By Kristin Contino
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Helen Mirren "Gave Up" on One Must-Have During Tea with Queen Elizabeth'The Queen' actress forgot her royal etiquette rules.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte Are "Obsessed" With One TV ShowPrince William revealed what the Wales family loves to watch together during an episode of 'The Graham Norton Show.'
By Kristin Contino
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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
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Prince William Admits He Dreamed About One Unexpected Career Growing UpHe'll have stick with being the future King for now.
By Kristin Contino
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Meghan Markle Responds to the "Sickening" Allegations Against Her FatherThe Duchess of Sussex's half-brother reported their father to the police after uncovering disturbing images in his home.
By Kristin Contino
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Royal Watchers Praise Prince William's "Respectful" Response to a Chatty Fan“I feel my father’s long gone!”
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate Is "Just a Girl" in a Sweet Moment with a FanEven royals love a good bargain.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate Reveals Her School Break Plans With Prince GeorgeThe Princess of Wales is looking forward to having all three children under one roof again.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate Trades Her Tiara for a Hard Hat While Visiting Children's HospiceThe Princess of Wales made a poignant trip to The Treehouse children’s hospice following her recent state banquet appearance.
By Kristin Contino
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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
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Prince Harry Says He Asks Princess Diana Questions Often—And Gets a ResponseThe 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
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Princess Kate Narrowly Avoided State Banquet "Chaos" in Her Caped GownThe royal was saved from a wardrobe malfunction at Windsor Castle on October 21.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince William Joins King Charles and Queen Camilla for a Rare Joint EngagementThe royal trio honored the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster on October 21.
By Kristin Contino
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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
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Princess Kate Styles Princess Diana's Favorite Tiara With a Leopard-Print GownLeopard print at Windsor Castle wasn't on anyone's royal bingo card.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Mary Debuts an Antique Sapphire Tiara With a Modern TwistThe Danish royal attended a state banquet in a re-worked headpiece dating back to the 1800s.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate Mixes McQueen and Chanel With a 163-Year-Old BroochThe Princess of Wales kicked off the historic Omani state visit in a deep green outfit.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Elizabeth Knew She Made One Huge Mistake During Her ReignLord Charteris told royal biographer Gyles Brandreth that the late Queen deeply regretted one decision.
By Kristin Contino
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King Charles Treats Queen Camilla Differently Than Diana in One Major WaySimon Vigar says that Prince William and his father have the same philosophy about their royal wives.
By Kristin Contino
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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
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Kitty Spencer Stands on Her Own in a Fiery Red Gown and Six Figures of DiamondsPrincess Diana's niece stole the show at the British Museum Ball.
By Kristin Contino
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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
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Queen Elizabeth's Makeup Artist Kept One Secret About the Coronation "For the Rest of Her Days," Says Royal BiographerDIY queens unite.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Letizia Pairs an Edgy Cut-Out Gown with a Bracelet From Her Pre-Royal DaysThe Spanish royal brought back a bracelet she hasn't worn in 22 years while attending a major literary prize.
By Kristin Contino
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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


