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    Kristin Contino

    Kristin Contino

    Senior Royal and Celebrity Editor

    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

    King Charles wearing a crown at his coronation
    King Charles's Former Gardener Reveals What Changed After He Became King

    "I was a bit thrown."

    Royals
    • A large group of members of the Royal Family on the Buckingham Palace balcony at Trooping the Colour 2019
      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

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie wearing a cream dress and smiling
      Duchess Sophie Announces Her New Royal Role With a Special Portrait

      Buckingham Palace released a stunning new photo to mark the occasion.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana and Prince Charles standing on the Royal Yacht Britannia
      Princess Diana Shared a Surprising Trait With Prince Charles

      Ken Wharfe tells 'Marie Claire' about one side of his former boss that the public didn't get to see.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • India Hicks walking behind Lady Pamela Hicks in a wheelchair at Queen Elizabeth's funeral
      India Hicks Shares the Detail She'll "Never Forget" About Queen Elizabeth's Funeral

      Hicks, whose mother was a bridesmaid in the late Queen's wedding, recalls what stood out about Elizabeth's 2022 memorial.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Adelaide Brooksbank wrapped in a blanket
      Princess Eugenie Shares Her Sweet Tribute to Grandma Queen Elizabeth

      The princess and husband Jack Brooksbank have announced their baby girl's name.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte sitting next to each other at the Commonwealth Games
      Princess Charlotte Has Secretly Been Following in Mom Kate's Footsteps With One Hobby

      The 11-year-old is competing on a national level.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana wearing a Virgin Atlantic sweatshirt and bike shorts
      Princess Diana's Chef Shares Her "Crazy" Pre-Gym Breakfast

      Darren McGrady shares the late royal's quick and unusual breakfast.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles and Queen Camilla toasting with winte
      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

      Royals
    • Prince William and Princess Kate standing with flight attendants on a British Airways flight
      Prince William and Princess Kate's Surprising Travel Rule Revealed

      The Prince and Princess of Wales once traveled on British Airways when reality star Helena Ford was a flight attendant.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Anne, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and other members of the Royal Family on the balcony at Trooping the Colour
      This Royal "Commands Respect Naturally" Like Queen Elizabeth

      Darren Stanton says that this “more dominant” figure in the Royal Family has a "quiet authority" similar to Queen Elizabeth.

      Royals
    • Princess Beatrice wearing black at Queen Elizabeth's funeral
      Sarah Ferguson Misses Her Ex-Boyfriend's Funeral as She Remains in Hiding—But Princess Beatrice Attends Alone

      The former Duchess of York was nowhere to be seen as her close friend Paddy McNally was laid to rest.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth wearing a crown at the state opening of Parliament
      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

      Royals
    • Prince William and Princess Kate kissing at a polo match
      Royal Author Reveals the “Secret” to Prince William and Princess Kate’s Successful Marriage and How Kate Plans to Support Her Husband This Fall

      Expect a major appearance from the couple.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie waring a blue dress clutching a straw bag next to Prince Edward
      Duchess Sophie Updates Her Summer Uniform With a Raffia Bag

      The Duchess of Edinburgh beat the heat in a breezy new midi.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A headshot of James, Earl of Wessex at Christmas
      James Wessex's Future Plans Follow in Prince William's Footsteps

      Perhaps the Prince of Wales can give his cousin James some tips.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana shaking hands with a fan as others take photos of her
      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

      Royals
    • Carole Middleton and Pippa Middleton at Wimbledon in white dresses
      Steal Carole Middleton’s Wimbledon Style in the Me+Em Sale

      Save 30 percent on her exact dress.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • The Exterior of Sandringham House
      Prince Edward's Friend Unpacks "Terrifying" Sandringham Dress Code

      The late Queen stepped in to help when a teenage Tanya Rose was invited to stay with the royals.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Sarah Ferguson smiling outside in a green and pink dress
      Sarah Ferguson's Summer Hideaway Was Likely Funded by Her Late Ex-Boyfriend

      The former Duchess of York has been staying out of the public eye since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Philip wearing a suit looking thoughtful
      Prince Philip Thought One Royal Had an "Emotional Hold" Over Charles

      Royal biographer Gyles Brandreth spoke to the late Duke about his feelings on one of his in-laws.

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a jacket and sweater standing in front of trees
      How to Master Princess Kate's "Balmoral Look" This Fall

      Tom Birbeck of Scottish label House of Bruar shares how to nail the Scottish Highlands aesthetic.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a red blazer and smiling
      Boden's Summer Sale Is Full of Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte-Approved Styles

      Save up to 60 percent on royally-approved finds from Boden.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles tipping his top hat
      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

      Royals
    • Exterior of Sandringham House with a pond in front
      This Royal Shocked Staffers By Working on a Tractor at Sandringham

      King Charles "couldn't be prouder," one staffer said.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia leaving a restaurant in blue dreses
      Queen Letizia's Daughters Steal Her Winning Summer Style

      So nice they wore it thrice.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles wearing a tan suit and smiling
      Royal Staffer Says The King Can "Control" Few Aspects of His Day-to-Day Life

      The King is "very particular."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana wearing a tiara
      Princess Diana Would Never Disappoint One Member of the Royal Family

      Ken Wharfe tells 'Marie Claire' that "there was a real sense of duty on her part."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie resting her chin on her hand
      Duchess Sophie Has Taken on a New Royal Role That Could See Her Team Up With Prince Harry

      The Duchess of Edinburgh is taking on a job that fits right in with her nephew's interests.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Charles holding a paper and turning to look at Prince Philip
      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

      Royals
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