
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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Prince William and Princess Kate Will Reportedly Celebrate July 4 With Historic USA Visit
The Prince and Princess of Wales are said to be heading stateside in 2026.
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King Charles Is Reportedly "Testing the Water" With Beatrice and Eugenie Carrying Out Public Duties Amid Andrew Scandal
"Whatever people might think of Andrew, the girls are kind, hardworking and want to help if they can."
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Prince William and Princess Kate Will Likely Avoid Announcing One Decision Until the "Eleventh Hour"
The Prince and Princess of Wales will be making a big choice for their family in 2026.
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Exclusive: 'Dianarama' Author Shares Princess Was "Groomed and Gaslighted" for BBC Interview
In 'Dianarama,' Andy Webb reveals the "sinister nature" of former BBC journalist Martin Bashir's plan to lure Diana into her famous 'Panorama' interview.
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Zara Tindall Makes a Powerful Statement About "Stressful" Royal Passion
The mother/daughter duo stepped out in London on November 21.
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British Star Reveals This Member of the Royal Family Showed Up "In Their Socks" at His Family's Home
No shoes, no problem.
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Princess Charlene Ends Her Suit Streak in Another Princess Kate-Approved Outfit That's Perfect for the Holidays
'Tis the season.
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Royal Expert Says Parliament Needs to Make One Move to Avoid the "Unimaginable" With Andrew
"Unacceptable. Nobody wants it."
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Princess Diana's Brother Makes a Complaint to the BBC About Its 'Panorama' Story
Charles Spencer and Andy Webb, the author of 'Dianarama,' have reached out to the BBC with a complaint about its coverage.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Catharina-Amalia Gives Mom Maxima's Cape a Gen Z Makeover a Day After the Dutch Queen Wore It
The future queen of the Netherlands borrowed her mom's outfit for an event with King Williem-Alexander.
By Kristin Contino Published
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George, Louis and Charlotte Will Be "Very Sad" About Missing Royal Variety Performance
You can't blame them.
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Princess Kate’s “Priceless” Diamond Earrings Have Ties to Princess Eugenie and Queen Camilla
The Princess of Wales shimmered in a historic pair of chandelier earrings at the Royal Variety Performance.
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Andrew Could "Very Possibly" Face "A Deluge" of "Catastrophic" New Allegations
The former Duke of York might not have seen the last of the Epstein scandal.
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Princess Diana's Friend Says She Holds Martin Bashir "Fully Responsible" for Royal's Death
"If it wasn't for him, she would still be alive."
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Prince William Has "People on the Case" Regarding BBC Diana Coverup
The Prince of Wales is said to be investigating the network and its role in Princess Diana's 1995 interview.
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Sarah Ferguson Invited Her Lover to Andrew's 30th Birthday Party at Buckingham Palace
Fergie began seeing Texas businessman Steve Wyatt while she was pregnant with Princess Eugenie in 1989.
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Grace Kelly’s Granddaughter Has a ‘Clueless’ Moment in Yellow Plaid Skirt Suit
Charlotte Casiraghi channeled her inner Cher Horowitz at Monaco's National Day celebrations.
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Princess Charlene Gives a Princess Kate-Like Blouse and Suit a Regal Upgrade
The Monégasque royal family showed off patriotic outfits for National Day.
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Ex-Prince Andrew Was “Smuggled Out of Royal Lodge” to Go Riding
His relocation to the Sandringham estate "can’t come soon enough to get him away from Windsor."
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Queen Camilla Shocks Fans By Wearing Princess Eugenie's Wedding Tiara
The Queen chose an unexpected piece for the annual Diplomatic Corps Reception.
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Royal Expert Says Prince George Is "Measured and Aware" When It Comes to His Future
Journalist and author Robert Jobson called George's recent events an "awakening to service."
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Charles and Diana Ended Their Marriage After a "Mundane" Incident
Journalist Robert Hardman spoke about Charles and Diana's 1992 trip to South Korea and the assumption that it was "the straw that broke the camel's back" for the Waleses.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William "Was Aghast" at Princess Diana's Actions in the '90s
"A young Prince William carried the burden of his parents’ unhappy and destructive relationship."
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King Charles "Feels Responsible For" Nieces Beatrice and Eugenie
"They’re actually part of the Royal Family, and they can do their bit, which I think is important to them."
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Princess Kate Brings Back a Decade-Old Pair of $5,000 Diamond Earrings
The Princess of Wales paired a smart gray suit with sentimental jewelry for her appearance at the Future Workforce Summit.
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With Ex-Prince Andrew "Banished," This Royal Is Now "In Training"
The Princes of Wales was pleased with one royal's big debut this month.
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Prince William and Princess Kate "Are Happy" for the Public to See Their New "Touchy-Feely" Gestures, Says Royal Expert
The Prince and Princess of Wales celebrated their engagement anniversary on November 16.
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