
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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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.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Ex-Prince Andrew Will Live in "Cushioned Isolation" on Sandringham Estate: "It's Not Alcatraz"
The former Duke of York was spotted for the first time in public on November 17.
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Princess Kate's Engagement Ring Is Worth 1,150% More Than When Diana Received It
"Very few engagement rings carry such emotional and cultural weight."
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Former Royal Staffer Predicts Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's "Low-Key" Wedding Will Mirror This Royal's Ceremony
"Maybe it’ll be at his future wife’s home, or maybe at Gatcombe—just somewhere private and out of the way."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Sarah Ferguson Wasn't Thrilled About Andrew's One Naval Career Move
The former Duchess of York received some unwelcome news in the summer of 1990.
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Duchess Sophie Is Following in Prince William and Princess Kate's Footsteps
"That authenticity is something the public responds to."
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King Charles Supports Princess Eugenie and Her Royal Work With The King's Foundation
The former Duke of York's daughter was chosen as a mentor for her uncle's charity earlier this year.
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Clarence House Maintains an Ongoing Gift Registry for King Charles
"It’s not about being extravagant or expecting anything, it’s just a practical, thoughtful system."
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Sharon and Jack Osbourne Share the Surprising Gesture The King Made to Their Family
"He didn't have to do certain things that he's done for Ozzy in the past."
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Princess Kate Will Honor This Late Royal With a Heartwarming Gesture at Event Aimed to "Celebrate Love"
The Princess of Wales is including a special tribute in this year's Together at Christmas concert.
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Princess Diana's Grandmother Warned Her Not to Marry Prince Charles
Baroness Fermoy told Diana that life in the Royal Family wasn't all it was cracked up to be.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Two of Harry and Meghan's Former Employees Have Rejoined Forces
Kyle Boulia left the Sussex team in June 2025 and will once again be working with his former Archewell boss, Ashley Hansen.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Is Preparing for Kingship With a "Strong Personal Core" and Dignified Values, Says Royal Source
The Prince of Wales is moving forward with "a renewed sense of optimism."
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles and Queen Camilla Reunite With 105-Year-Old Veteran Who Moved Them to Tears By Touching on Monarch's Cancer Battle
Their Majesties were joined by Prince William, Prince Edward and the Duchess of Gloucester at a Windsor Castle reception on November 11.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth's Press Secretary Once Called Sarah Ferguson "The Greatest Single Threat to the Monarchy"
One 1980s scandal caused the late Queen's right-hand man to make the comment.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Buckingham Palace Is Reconsidering Former Prince Andrew's New Name Because of Queen Elizabeth's "Wishes"
The former Duke of York's name is up for debate.
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Princess Beatrice Makes Her Return to Royal Life Amid Dad Andrew's Scandal
The royal serves as patron of Borne, a charity that helps prevent premature births.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate's Rarely-Seen Ruby and Diamond Earrings Have a "Personal" Secret Meaning
The Princess of Wales wore a special pair of drop earrings for only the third time in public.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Admits Prince George "Knows More About" One Subject Than She Does
The Princess of Wales revealed one of her 12-year-old son's surprising favorite activities.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Makes a Step Toward Her Life as Queen With Royal First on Armistice Day
The Princess of Wales made a solemn appearance to honor veterans.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Andrew Once "Tried to Push" Singer Meat Loaf "Into a Moat"
"It's a Royal Knockout" indeed.
By Kristin Contino Published


