
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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Princess Kate Could Take a New Approach With Her Kids, Says Former ButlerThe Prince and Princess of Wales will have three teenagers on their hands soon enough.
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Prince Philip Found This Part of Royal Life "Hurtful and Infuriating"The late duke told author Gyles Brandreth that one behavior “simply isn’t on.”
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Queen Elizabeth Didn't Need Queen Camilla and King Charles's Help, Says AuthorGyles Brandreth shared an insight into the late Queen's final years.
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Milliners Share the Secrets Behind Royal Ascot's Famous HatsTop U.K. hat makers share the trends that members of the Royal Family might be wearing at this month's races.
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The Royal Family Has One Activity That Allows Them Rare "Private Time"Grant Harrold says the late Queen especially enjoyed one summer activity.
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Princess Kate's Best Garter Day Outfits Over the YearsTake a look back at her best outfits over the years.
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Former Royal Butler Says Prince William Could "Scrap" One Longstanding Royal Tradition as King For a Good ReasonGrant Harrold says there will be "less practical need" for one event.
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Prince Philip Claimed Queen Elizabeth Never Cried at Britannia Ceremony"The Queen doesn't cry."
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Beatrice and Eugenie Are Still in the Center of an "Unravelling Storm"Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson's daughters have the problem of their "notorious" parents hanging over any public events.
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Princess Kate Takes One Fashion Tip "From the Late Queen's Book"Amanda Wakely, who designed for the late princess, said Catherine is taking inspiration from Queen Elizabeth's approach to style.
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Princess Catharina-Amalia Borrows Mom Queen Maxima's Wedding TiaraThe heir to the Dutch throne borrowed Queen Maxima's Dutch Star Tiara for a state banquet in Amsterdam.
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Prince William Loves One Thing The King Would "Never Do"Grant Harrold weighs in on the Prince of Wales's refreshing change in royal protocol.
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I'll be Having a Princess Kate Summer in These 5 Royally-Inspired DressesFrom polka dots to florals, dressing like a princess doesn't need to come with a royal price tag.
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Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall Reveal Princess Anne's "Soft" Side as a Grandma"We'll pick them up later—bye!"
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Harriet Sperling Could Give Princess Anne Some "Competition"The Princess Royal's new daughter-in-law "provides the blueprint for a modern, unshowy monarchy."
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Why Princess Kate Always "Looks the Part" While Keeping it Understated at Weddings"Kate is aware that the world is looking at her, even when traditionally they should be looking at the bride."
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King Charles "Works Really Hard" to Have a Different Approach Than Queen Elizabeth“Many people took this as rude or a snub, but that couldn’t be further from the truth."
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Peter Phillips Is "a Diplomatic Person" Despite Harry Snub, Says Former Royal ButlerGrant Harrold weighed in on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex not being invited to the royal wedding of the year.
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Harriet Sperling Is the Epitome of a Royal Bride in White LaceThe newest member of the Royal Family chose a lacy gown with a dramatic veil for her nuptials.
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James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet Make a Rare Red Carpet AppearanceThe royal-adjacent duos supported a cause close to Prince William's heart on June 4.
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The King and Queen Are Leaving Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's Wedding Early: ReportJune 6 is looking rather busy.
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Lady Pamela Hicks Has Died at Age 97India Hicks called her mother "the last of her kind."
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Queen Camilla Gives Queen Elizabeth’s Favorite Bag a Floral UpgradeThe Queen paired the same pink coat dress she wore to Harry and Meghan's wedding with a new clutch.
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Princess Kate's Bee-Themed Hoop Earrings Have a Touching Tie to ManchesterThe Princess of Wales had an emotional day visiting patients at a cancer center on June 4.
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Princess Lilibet Is Already a Budding Fashion Star in a Meghan-Approved Designer for Fifth Birthday PhotoLili wore a high-end sundress to celebrate her big day.
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Princess Kate Says Her Cancer Journey Was "Just as Hard" on Prince William and Her ParentsThe Princess of Wales opened up about chemotherapy treatment as she visited Manchester on June 4.
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Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's Kids Won't Be Raised Like Prince William and Prince Harry In One Major Way, Says Royal EditorAs Hannah Furness writes, "times are changing and the Royal Family is too."
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