
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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King Charles Helped One "Ban" Get Temporarily Lifted at Royal EventA special "exception" has been made for 2026.
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Royal Expert Says King Charles Is Making a "Grave Mistake"The choice has made one columnist "worried for the future of the monarchy."
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Who Won't Be Attending Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's WeddingA friend of the couple's opened up about the "intimate" and "special" wedding—and who isn't expected to be there.
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Zara Tindall's Husband Says He "Can't Believe" What She's Letting Him Do on Her BirthdayPrincess Anne's daughter is supporting one of her husband's biggest passions on May 15.
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Pippa Middleton and James Matthews Speak Out After New Development in Neighbor Dispute Over Their $20 Million EstateLocal residents have been angered over the Matthews family's actions.
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Royal Biographer Reveals "Mischievous" Queen Elizabeth's Rule-Breaking Moment That Says it All About Her PersonalityGyles Brandreth wrote of the late Queen's sense of humor and "teasing quality."
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Princess Kate Reveals How She Kept Her Kids Busy During the PandemicThe Princess of Wales discussed how she approached COVID-era parenting while taking part in a workshop in Italy.
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Royal Aide Says Princess Kate's Italy Trip Is an "Important Step" Following Her Cancer Recovery"She takes great joy from this work," says a palace insider.
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Princess Kate Proves She's The Children's Princess in ItalyShe even spoke Italian to them.
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Prince George Is “Reticent” About One Aspect of Royal Life, Says AuthorThe 12-year-old gets a little help from his sister, Princess Charlotte.
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Princess Charlotte Could Be Granted Two Potential Titles When She Grows UpThe 11-year-old has a bright future ahead.
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King Charles "Totally Adores" Princess Charlotte, Says Royal AuthorCharlotte, 11, especially enjoys it when The King does one "brilliant" activity.
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Queen Camilla Invites James Middleton and Some Special Friends to the Palace"We can learn from dogs as much as they learn from us," Princess Kate's brother said.
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Prince Philip Thought Queen Elizabeth's Biggest Passion Was "Infuriating"Gyles Brandreth wrote that King Charles and Queen Camilla actually "have more in common" than the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh.
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Princess Kate Reportedly Loves One Controversial Superfood IngredientPrincess Kate reportedly loves one nutritionally-packed treat.
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Airport Employee Was "Really Impressed" By Queen Camilla's Beauty Routine"She really wanted to chat about it."
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Princess Kate Hopes Her Kids Hold Three Important Values ClosePrincess Kate's philosophy on parenting is rather different than the royals before her.
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Princess Eugenie's Pregnancy Could Mark a Turning Point for Yorks“The King’s warm words show that he still has a great deal of affection for Eugenie,” says royal editor Emily Nash.
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Queen Camilla's Rescue Dog Helps Deliver a Special MessagePrince William watched on as a sweet 100th birthday video starring the dog played at London's Royal Albert Hall.
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Princess Kate Reveals Her Latest Sporty HobbyThe royal told guests that she's taken up the sport with her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton.
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Pregnant Princess Eugenie Masters Day-to-Night DressingThe soon-to-be mom of three effortlessly went from a press event to Poppy Delevingne's 40th birthday bash.
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Princess Kate is a 1950s Garden Party Dream in Dotted DressThe Princess of Wales added another blazer dress to her collection on May 8.
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William and Kate Brought Charlotte to Tour Oundle SchoolA source tells 'Marie Claire' the future King and Queen paid a visit to the Northamptonshire school on May 1.
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King Charles No Longer Channels Eeyore, Says Royal BiographerThe monarch has a Tigger-like spring in his step these days.
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Locals Are "Proud as Punch" About Prince George's "Terribly Exciting" Visit to Boarding School—And It's Not EtonResidents have their "fingers crossed" for the future King to make a different choice than his father.
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Queen Camilla Keeps Queen Elizabeth's Royal Style Legacy AliveThe first Buckingham Palace garden party of 2026 was proof.
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Have a Reason to Visit AustraliaThe Wales family helped the wildlife conservationist with an adorable task.
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