
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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Prince Andrew's Royal Lodge Could Cost More Than $6 Million a Year to Maintain
With a hefty renovation bill to pay along with security costs and general upkeep, the Duke of York is in for a huge "financial commitment."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Is David Beckham Heading for a Knighthood This Year?
Sir Bex at your service.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Eugenie Shares a Sister Style Moment With Princess Beatrice at Chelsea Flower Show
Eugenie coordinated with her big sis in blue florals.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Eugenie Brings the Bling to Buckingham Palace in $20,000 Diamond Earrings
Go big or go home.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William's Garden Party Guests Give Major Clue About His Future as King
Royal squad, assemble.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Meghan Markle Says Life as a Working Royal Mom Wasn't How She "Envisioned It"
"I was like, 'Oh gosh I'm going to give a speech with a baby on my hip.'"
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding Photographer Reveals Unseen Photo
Somebody had to call in the bribes.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William and Princess Kate are "Careful Not to Overwhelm" Future King Prince George
"I think what they're trying to achieve is that he's relaxed in that sort of situation."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth "Worked Closely" on One Aspect of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding
The late Queen shared her expertise when it came to a touching tradition.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Meghan Markle Shares Never-Before-Seen Photos of Her "Love Story" With Prince Harry
"Love wins."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana's Brother Reveals that Losing Her 28 Years Ago Was Like Having an "Amputation"
"I would think I must ring her and tell her something...and you just realize of course that’s not going to happen,"
By Kristin Contino Published
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New Documentary Claims King Charles Begged Prince William Not to "Make The Mistake" He Did as a Royal
"Charles was very insistent about this."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Beatrice Recycles a Dress from Grandma Queen Elizabeth's Memorial Vigil
The royal-favorite blazer dress is always appropriate.
By Kristin Contino Published
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How Prince William Wants Prince George to Follow in Princess Diana's Footsteps
The Prince of Wales heard how one community is especially "proud" of his late mother.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Shares a Rare Update on His Cancer Battle With a Fan After More Than a Year of Treatments
The King spoke with a former cancer patient while visiting the city of Bradford.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding Broke Tradition in a Surprising Way
It made the day much more in line with the average wedding.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Sarah Ferguson Says Queen Elizabeth Communicates With Her From Beyond Via Beloved Corgis
Sandy and Muick are happy, healthy, and maybe a little bit telepathic.
By Kristin Contino Published
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This Surprising Royal Has Become the Family's "Rock"
"Family is very close to her heart."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Zara Tindall Reveals "Disadvantages" That "No One Would Believe" About Being a Member of the Royal Family
It's not always what it's cracked up to be.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana's Forgotten Cannes Film Festival Look Is Pure '80s Glam
It's right on trend for 2025.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate's Next Tiara Appearance Could be as Soon as This July
Summer sparkle incoming.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Reveals Sporty Princess Charlotte's New Hobby to Olympic Athlete
Future royal Olympian?
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Beatrice Pairs $34,000 in Diamonds With a Bold Red Gown
The royals went glam for a good cause.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Duchess Sophie Cements Her Style Star Status After Kate Wears Her Favorite Outfit
Let's call it the Sophie Effect.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Top Designer Once Claimed Princess Diana "Ruined" Its "Credibility" by Shopping There
Diana was dubbed "a dreary fashion victim," per the new book 'Dianaworld.'
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Camilla's Grandkids Call Her the Cutest Nickname With Ties to a Surprising Celebrity
She's the Queen, Que-een, Que-e-een.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth Had the Best Comeback During "Silly" Argument With Prince Philip
She put him in his place.
By Kristin Contino Published