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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This Royal's Image Rehabilitation Has Become "One of the Greatest PR Campaigns"Buckingham Palace's efforts have paid off over the years.
By Kristin Contino
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Duchess Sophie Announces Her New Royal Role With a Special PortraitBuckingham Palace released a stunning new photo to mark the occasion.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Diana Shared a Surprising Trait With Prince CharlesKen Wharfe tells 'Marie Claire' about one side of his former boss that the public didn't get to see.
By Kristin Contino
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India Hicks Shares the Detail She'll "Never Forget" About Queen Elizabeth's FuneralHicks, whose mother was a bridesmaid in the late Queen's wedding, recalls what stood out about Elizabeth's 2022 memorial.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Eugenie Shares Her Sweet Tribute to Grandma Queen ElizabethThe princess and husband Jack Brooksbank have announced their baby girl's name.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Charlotte Has Secretly Been Following in Mom Kate's Footsteps With One HobbyThe 11-year-old is competing on a national level.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Diana's Chef Shares Her "Crazy" Pre-Gym BreakfastDarren McGrady shares the late royal's quick and unusual breakfast.
By Kristin Contino
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King Charles and Queen Camilla Consider This Drink a "No-Go"Visen Anenden says that one royal is "more open minded" when it comes to new cuisine.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince William and Princess Kate's Surprising Travel Rule RevealedThe Prince and Princess of Wales once traveled on British Airways when reality star Helena Ford was a flight attendant.
By Kristin Contino
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Sarah Ferguson Misses Her Ex-Boyfriend's Funeral as She Remains in Hiding—But Princess Beatrice Attends AloneThe former Duchess of York was nowhere to be seen as her close friend Paddy McNally was laid to rest.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Elizabeth Was Once Accused of “Walking Out in a Huff" by the BBC"We got to see all sides of her that day."
By Kristin Contino
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Royal Author Reveals the “Secret” to Prince William and Princess Kate’s Successful Marriage and How Kate Plans to Support Her Husband This FallExpect a major appearance from the couple.
By Kristin Contino
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Duchess Sophie Updates Her Summer Uniform With a Raffia BagThe Duchess of Edinburgh beat the heat in a breezy new midi.
By Kristin Contino
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James Wessex's Future Plans Follow in Prince William's FootstepsPerhaps the Prince of Wales can give his cousin James some tips.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Diana’s Former Bodyguard Compares the Royal Family to "Traveling Theater"Ken Wharfe tells 'Marie Claire' that "if the star of the show isn't performing, the whole thing falls apart."
By Kristin Contino
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Steal Carole Middleton’s Wimbledon Style in the Me+Em SaleSave 30 percent on her exact dress.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince Edward's Friend Unpacks "Terrifying" Sandringham Dress CodeThe late Queen stepped in to help when a teenage Tanya Rose was invited to stay with the royals.
By Kristin Contino
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Sarah Ferguson's Summer Hideaway Was Likely Funded by Her Late Ex-BoyfriendThe former Duchess of York has been staying out of the public eye since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.
By Kristin Contino
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How to Master Princess Kate's "Balmoral Look" This FallTom Birbeck of Scottish label House of Bruar shares how to nail the Scottish Highlands aesthetic.
By Kristin Contino
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Boden's Summer Sale Is Full of Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte-Approved StylesSave up to 60 percent on royally-approved finds from Boden.
By Kristin Contino
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Former Royal Chef Shares Why The King's One Title Should Be “Taken Back”Visen Anenden shares that The King has always been "ahead of the curve" with his views.
By Kristin Contino
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This Royal Shocked Staffers By Working on a Tractor at SandringhamKing Charles "couldn't be prouder," one staffer said.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Letizia's Daughters Steal Her Winning Summer StyleSo nice they wore it thrice.
By Kristin Contino
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Royal Staffer Says The King Can "Control" Few Aspects of His Day-to-Day LifeThe King is "very particular."
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Diana Would Never Disappoint One Member of the Royal FamilyKen Wharfe tells 'Marie Claire' that "there was a real sense of duty on her part."
By Kristin Contino
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Duchess Sophie Has Taken on a New Royal Role That Could See Her Team Up With Prince HarryThe Duchess of Edinburgh is taking on a job that fits right in with her nephew's interests.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince Philip Thought One Move Prince Charles Made Was "Bloody Stupid"Gyles Brandreth revealed the late Duke of Edinburgh's feelings about an incident that "saddened' Queen Elizabeth.
By Kristin Contino


