
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 Charlotte Wears Her Favorite Polka Dot Dress Again at Balmoral
The pre-teen wore the ruffled style for the third time over the weekend.
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King Charles Will Soon Be Reunited With His Surprising American Pen Pal
They've been corresponding for years.
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Prince Philip Treated Sporty Princess Anne "As a Son" and "Had More Fun" With Her Than King Charles
"Charles is more like The Queen, while Anne is very like Prince Philip."
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Queen Elizabeth Used "Twilight Sleep" Drugs Now Deemed "Radical" During Princess Anne's Birth 75 Years Ago
The late Queen gave up the controversial practice when Prince Edward was born.
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Princess Kate's 10 Best Evening Gowns
From blue ballgowns to sequined sheaths and everything in between.
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Paul McCartney Admitted The Beatles Had "Lustful Thoughts" About Queen Elizabeth Before "Awkward" Meeting With the "Babe"
"We were like, 'Phwoar!'"
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How Princess Beatrice Has Transformed Her Once-Mocked Style
The princess, who is celebrating her birthday on August 8, has become one of the best-dressed royals.
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James Middleton Thinks Offices Should Say "Yes" to a Prince William and Princess Kate-Approved Coworker
Sign me up.
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The Royal Family Will Interrupt Their Summer Break With New Commemorations
The King, Queen Camilla and other members of the family will mark a major anniversary.
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Princess Anne Is The Ultimate Horse Girl in Diplomatic Green Outfit
The Princess Royal was in her element while visiting the Dublin Horse Show.
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Is Samuel Chatto the Next Royal to Get Engaged This Year?
Wedding rumors are swirling around Princess Margaret's grandson, Samuel Chatto.
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A Surprising Royal Mentor Taught Princess Kate This Rule
Wise words.
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Prince Harry Speaks Out Following "Bullying" Accusations in Sentebale Charity Commission Probe
The Duke of Sussex issued a statement after no evidence of "widespread or systemic bullying or harassment" was found.
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Meghan Markle Brings Back a Bedazzled Valentino Dress for 44th Birthday Celebration
The Duchess of Sussex shared a photo from one of the "top five meals" of her life on Instagram.
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Princess Kate Goes Green In a New Summer Suit For Early Years Passion Project
The royal switched up her style with a double-breasted jacket.
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Sarah Ferguson Made a Touching Gesture to a Royal Photographer After Princess Diana Died
Veteran snapper Arthur Edwards also weighed in on the Duchess of York's relationship with Prince Andrew.
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Queen Elizabeth's Dog-Friendly 2006 Range Rover Is Up For Sale
The perfect car for muddy country drives.
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Princess Leonor Borrows Queen Letizia's Off-the-Shoulder Dress and Espadrille Wedges
Royals can't get enough of the wedges trend this summer.
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Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Protected a Special Treat at Balmoral
Paul Burrell tells 'Marie Claire' about the "fun and laughter" the late Queen enjoyed in Scotland.
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The Queen Mother Disagreed With Her Grandchildren's "Washing of Dirty Linen in Public"
"Her entire life was based upon obligation, discretion and restraint."
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Pippa Middleton Takes on a Surprising New Job—And It Follows in Sister Princess Kate's Footsteps
The Princess of Wales and her sister share a common interest.
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Prince Andrew's Former Aide Says His Life Should Be "A Lesson for All Spares"
Prince William and Princess Kate are set to "rip up the royal rule book" for their youngest kids.
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Meghan Markle's Birthday Girl Style Includes a Denim Sun Dress and Hermès Sandals
The Duchess of Sussex is celebrating her 44th birthday *and* a new wine.
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Princess Eugenie Soaks Up Summer in an Olive Green Maxi Dress
The royal soaked up the sun in Portugal with Robbie Williams and his wife, Ayda.
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Meghan Markle's 10 Best Evening Gowns
From LBDs to bold sequins.
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Princess Diana Had an Unusual Token Sewn Into Her Wedding Gown
"This is absolutely unbelievable."
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Princess Anne Didn't Just Curtsy to Queen Elizabeth, She "Took It Further"
God save The Queen.
By Kristin Contino Published