
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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Queen Camilla's Pride Month Meeting With J.K. Rowling Causes Backlash“There are many other admirable individuals to spotlight who champion reading for children and young people.”
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Prince William Is Reportedly “Hunkering Down” With His Kids This Summer"It's a really important summer for the Wales family."
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Exclusive: Princess Diana's Former Butler Reveals Why She Was "Misinterpreted and Misunderstood" in the Final Years of Her Life“She could have sat back inside a palace, worn fabulous clothes and jewels and done nothing,” says Paul Burrell.
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Princess Kate Uses a Surprising Name While Donating to Paralyzed Boy's FundraiserThe Princess of Wales gave back to an 11-year-old she met during the National Three Peaks Challenge.
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Former Prince Andrew Makes a Surprising Public AppearanceThe exiled royal attended an event alongside senior royals for the first time since moving to Sandringham.
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Princess Diana Tried to Prevent “Problems and Complications” With William and HarryPaul Burrell says that the late princess's "struggle was keeping her boys safe and keeping her position."
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Queen Elizabeth Was "Relaxed and Utterly at Home" in One PlaceThe Prince of Wales said he "never knew" he'd love one activity so much if it wasn't for the late Queen.
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Princess Kate "Finds Her Strength" Through Meaningful Jewelry, Says ExpertThe Princess of Wales didn't let 10,000 feet of climbing stop her from accessorizing with heart.
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Princess Anne Manages to Be Right on Trend for Summer 2026 in a Butter Yellow Gown She First Wore in 1984The queen of sustainable fashion strikes again.
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Queen Elizabeth Once Stormed Away After She Got "Shushed" By Princess MargaretRelatable.
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Duchess Sophie Masters Heat Wave Dressing in a Breezy BlouseEven better, it's on sale.
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Queen Elizabeth "Never Really Liked" One of Her Royal ResidencesDarren McGrady revealed that the late Queen had a strong preference for where she liked to stay.
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King Charles Will Be Making One Move That's Also in Prince William's Kingship PlanTimes are changing.
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Paul Burrell Shares a Memorable Moment in Queen Elizabeth's BedroomPaul Burrell recounts a sweet moment with the late Queen where she looked like "a monarch and a mother all rolled into one."
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King Charles Beats the Intense U.K. Heat With a Surprisingly Un-Royal AccessoryPalaces weren't built for this weather.
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Prince George's Life at Eton Will Give Him One "Benefit" Outside of His Education, Says Royal ExpertThe future King "wants to follow in his dad's footsteps."
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Queen Camilla Was Captured Fumbling With One Item Queen Elizabeth Never CarriedIt's not a day at the races without The Queen.
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These 7 Royal Beauty Finds Are Going in My Amazon Prime Day CartFrom mascara to hairspray, save big on Meghan, Kate and Queen Elizabeth's favorites.
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Prince George's Godfather Shares a Rare Insight Into Their RelationshipJamie Lowther-Pinkerton says he's "a better godfather when it comes time to have a bit of fun."
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Most Americans Don't Realize Hawaii Had a Royal Family—Until They Visit This Palace'Marie Claire''s senior royal and celebrity editor stepped inside ʻIolani Palace to discover a world away from O‘ahu's beach resorts.
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Save Big on Meghan Markle and Princess Kate's Sunglasses for Amazon Prime DayThese prices on Le Specs and Ray-Bans are too good to pass up.
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Princess Kate's Superga Sneakers Are Under $25 for Amazon Prime DaySave big on these royally-approved Superga trainers.
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Prince William and Robert Irwin Continue Their BromanceThe duo once again teamed up ahead of this year's Earthshot Prize.
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Princess Kate Has Embraced Diana-Like Dressing More Than EverDoes the Princess of Wales have a new "secret stylist?"
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King Charles Has a Surprising Bumper Sticker on the Back of His JaguarIt couldn't be cuter.
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Prince William Made a "Conscious and Unabashed Choice" to Be Different Than King Charles“This is where he has drawn a distinct line between himself and his father,” former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said.
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King Charles Changes His Usual Breakfast Routine for One Big EventRoyal duties call for a morning shakeup.
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