
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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Despite Wanting to Make "Change" as King, Prince William Is Following in King Charles's Footsteps
"That's what his grandmother did. That's what his father's been doing."
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Prince William Reveals the "Silly" Hijinks George, Charlotte and Louis Get Up to "After Hours" at Windsor Castle
They're keeping the family tradition alive.
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This Royal Had a Secret "Converted" Vehicle He Used So "Nobody Would Recognize Him," Per Former Butler
Incognito mode activated.
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Duchess Sophie Hears Harrowing Stories of Rape Survivors in Democratic Republic of Congo
"You have to really question yourself and go ‘how can we have reached a point where rape is just accepted as a part of daily life?’"
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Princess Elisabeth and Princess Catharina-Amalia Channel Two of Kate Middleton's Best Evening Gowns at Luxembourg Abdication Day Gala
The future queens glittered at the celebrations for Luxembourg's new grand duke and grand duchess.
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Prince William Warns Prince George Could Suffer as King If Royals "Regress"
"I think it’s safe to say that change is on my agenda."
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Prince William Hints at His Feelings on Royal Family Drama for First Time
The Prince of Wales said "doing the job" as a royal didn't worry him, but with family, "it’s more about upsetting the rhythm."
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Prince William Says He's "Very Strict" About One Childhood Rule
The Prince of Wales opened up to Eugene Levy about his three kids in an episode of 'The Reluctant Traveler.'
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Prince William Admits His Relationship With Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Was “Quite Formal” as a Child
The Prince of Wales opened up about his grandparents to Eugene Levy in an episode of 'The Reluctant Traveler.'
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Former Royal Butler Hints That King Charles Could Make a "Big Change" to How the Royals Celebrate Christmas
Grant Harrold said the monarch is "not afraid to adapt things to make it work better for how the family runs in 2025."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William and Kate Middleton's Rarely-Seen Dog, Orla, Gets Her Hollywood Moment in New Show
"Good girl."
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Princess Kate Shares a Sweet Fashion Moment With a Young Fan
The Princess of Wales wore a familiar Prince of Wales check suit for her trip to RAF Coningsby.
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Former Royal Butler Opens Up About the "Most Relatable" Royal
Grant Harrold's new book details his time working for the then-Prince of Wales between 2004 and 2011.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Exclusive: Prince Andrew Biographer Says Sarah Ferguson is "Houdini of the Royal Family" But Is "Running Out of Lives"
Author and historian Andrew Lownie tells 'Marie Claire' to "never say never" when it comes to the Duchess of York.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth Liked to Add Two "Odd" Ingredients to Her Scrambled Eggs
Get ready to give your breakfast a royal upgrade.
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Princess Anne Leaves a Royal Childhood Memento in Ukraine During Secret Trip
The Princess Royal's visit was kept quiet due to security concerns.
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Denmark's Harry and Meghan? Prince Joachim and Princess Marie Extend U.S. Stay Following Royal Title Stripping Fallout
Prince Joachim and Princess Marie will continue to live in Washington, D.C.
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Duchess Sophie "Played a Trump Card" On Her First Date With Prince Edward
Nice move.
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Princess Kate Barely Avoided Running Into Prince Andrew During Visit to 'Harry Potter' Set
A source said that "staff working on the set were stunned to see him there."
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Prince William Knows The Public Has "To Fall in Love With" Prince George
"William doesn’t want George to have the same level of exposure he and Prince Harry had as kids, so it has to be done very carefully."
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Princess Elisabeth of Belgium Has a Double Denim Moment at Harvard
The future queen of Belgium met up with her mom on campus.
By Kristin Contino Published
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The King "Feels Sorry For" Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie
The monarch "has a soft spot" for his nieces.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Palace Shuts Down Claims that Princess Elisabeth is Dating a European Prince
An image of Elisabeth and a prince from "an unknown but prestigious royal family" went viral.
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King Charles Isn't Shy About His Christmas Plans For Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson
A source close to The King claims "it would be very much for the best" if the Yorks made themselves scarce.
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Security Measures Around William and Kate's New Home Are a "Kick in the Teeth"
"They’ve only given us a few days’ notice to say this section of forest is closing forever."
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Will Prince George Recreate One of His Cutest Baby Moments During Potential Australia Tour?
The prime minister of Australia has extended an invitation for the Wales family to visit.
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Prince William and King Charles Experience "Personal and Competitive Tensions" at Times
Royal insiders have questioned recent attempts to "manufacture division" between The King and his heir.
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