
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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Queen Mary Styles Winter's Most Regal Cape Dress With Her Second Tiara in a Week
The Danish queen went for rich maroon and sparkling diamonds at a state banquet in Lithuania.
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King Charles Made a Rare, "Deeply Political Intervention" with Donald Trump
The King is being questioned for dipping into world politics.
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Princess Kate Reveals Princess Charlotte Doesn't Officially Play One Sport She's "Very Competitive" About at Forest Lodge
The Wales family are big fans.
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Princess Kate Once Revealed Queen Elizabeth's Most "Fantastic" Quality
The Princess of Wales shared what she appreciated most about the late monarch in a 2016 documentary.
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"Even Princess Diana" Didn't Celebrate This "Silly Holiday"
"It’s not a proper holiday," says former palace chef Darren McGrady.
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Queen Mary "Bridged Romance and Responsibility" By Altering Her Wedding Tiara
"By choosing to adapt the tiara rather than preserve it untouched, Mary asserted authorship over her jewelry."
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Princess Charlene Debuts a "Scintillating" $42,000 Tiffany & Co. Brooch and Louis Vuitton Bag Following Her 48th Birthday
The diamond-accented design is meant to mimic golden flames.
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Prince William and Princess Kate Are Considering Schools Other Than Eton for George
Eton College might be on William and Kate's "doorstep," but the boarding school is facing some competition.
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Marius Borg Høiby Faces 6 New Charges Ahead of Rape Trial
An emotional Crown Prince Haakon spoke to the press ahead of his stepson Marius Borg Høiby's shocking trial.
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Queen Camilla Brings Back Queen Victoria’s 129-Year-Old Brooch
"The absence of excess is intentional," jewelry pro Nilesh Rakholia tells 'Marie Claire.'
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Princess Beatrice and Her Daughter Joined Ex-Prince Andrew For a Horse Ride
"She is there for her father whenever he needs her."
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Princess Kate Swaps Her Bouncy Curls for a Casual Side Braid During Rugby Visit
The Princess of Wales switched up her style during a busy day of royal events.
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Former Prince Andrew Will Be Served By a "Skeleton Staff"
A source says "it's not realistic" for Andrew to expect the same number of employees at Marsh Farm.
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Lady Eliza Spencer Wears the Perfect Bridal White Mini for Her Engagement Party
The Spencer sisters celebrated Eliza's engagement in style.
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Meghan Markle Says Her Sundance Debut Isn't Just "Cute"
The Duchess of Sussex praised Girl Scouts "who are about to become very strong leaders and young women."
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Prince William and Princess Kate Are Challenging Royal Norms In an Effort to Be "More Impactful," Says Royal Author
"What we’re seeing with the younger royals is a consolidation of their charitable efforts, and a call to action."
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Moving to Marsh Farm "Hasn't Gone Down Well" For Ex-Prince Andrew
The former Duke of York is reportedly trying to "block out" the idea of leaving Royal Lodge.
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One Royal Is "Vocal" About King's "Harsh" Treatment of Andrew
"There are several arguments going on between Andrew and The King and between The King and the wider family."
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Despite Talks of "Change" When He Becomes King, Prince William Is "Conservative"
The Prince of Wales is unlikely to completely overhaul the monarchy, but will be a "more modern" monarch.
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Princess Kate Is Sending "a Thousand Cuddles" to Kids in Wales
The Princess of Wales is teaming up with Amazon for a sweet new initiative to reach children this winter.
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Prince William and Princess Kate Took a Secret Honeymoon Trip
The couple spent "a blissful few days" in a surprising destination before their trip to the Seychelles.
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Princess Beatrice Is Showing the Royals How a Modern "Blended Family Works"
Beatrice calls being a stepmother "a great honor."
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Princess Kate's Tartan Coat "Adds Instant Polish" to Anyone's Winter Wardrobe
Royal favorite designer Tyler Ellis tells 'Marie Claire' that Kate's latest coat is perfect for "elevating" your cold-weather style.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Charlene's Longer Hair Is Here to Stay as She Wears a Rare Half-Up Style for Children's Event
The princess showed off her shoulder-length hair during an outing with members of the royal family.
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The "Gentlemanly" Gesture Jack Brooksbank Made When He Proposed
The couple announced their engagement eight years ago, with Jack following a special family tradition.
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Princess Beatrice Broke One York Family Naming Tradition With Daughter Athena, Who Is Celebrating Her First Birthday
Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's eldest daughter opted to make her own baby name rules.
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Prince William and Princess Kate Aren't "Afraid to Get Their Hands Dirty"
"What comes through is authenticity."
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