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    Kristin Contino

    Kristin Contino

    Senior Royal and Celebrity Editor

    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

    Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip smiling on their wedding day
    The Reason Why the Late Monarch’s Marriage to Prince Philip “Worked So Well”

    Lady Myra Butter explained how the late Queen navigated her seven-decade-long relationship.

    Royals
    • Princess Beatrice wearing a beige dress
      Princess Beatrice's Birthday "Won't Be an Easy One"

      The past year has been a turbulent one for the former Duke and Duchess of York's eldest daughter.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie eating an ice cream cone
      Duchess Sophie’s Summer Style Formula Makes Late Summer Dressing a No Brainer

      Works every time.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles and Princess Anne playing with a toy car and buggy as kids
      King Charles and His Siblings Could Be "Normal" Kids in One Place

      “It was never about grand entertainment.”

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Edward wearing a suit and top hat
      Prince Edward Told His Ex That Having "Two Wives" Would Be Ideal

      Ruthie Henshall revealed an interesting comment her ex-boyfriend made during a recent TV appearance.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles getting on a plane
      King Charles’s Unusual Vacation Packing Rumor Is Debunked by Former Butler

      Grant Harrold shares that The King doesn't bring one item on his summer getaway.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Anne, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and other members of the Royal Family on the balcony at Trooping the Colour
      Former Royal Butler Says This Unexpected Royal Is "One of the Most Laid-Back"

      Grant Harrold shares that even though this person is "lovely," you don't want to cross her.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana wearing a black blazer walking next to bodyguard Ken Wharfe
      Princess Diana "Didn't Always Welcome" Protection From Her Bodyguard

      Ken Wharfe shares that it "wasn't always easy" looking after the late royal.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Camilla in a turquoise hat and coat sitting next to King Charles
      Queen Camilla Wouldn't Give Up One Part of Her Life When Marrying The King

      "I can understand why it looks a little odd to people," said royal editor Rebecca English.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth sitting at a desk
      Queen Elizabeth Would Take Calls From One Friend at Any Time, No Matter What She Was Doing

      The late Queen's friend once said he'd "take a bullet" before deceiving her.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A headshot of Princess Leonor with wavy hair
      Princess Leonor Embraces Tie Dye and Beach Waves in Mallorca

      The future queen wore one of her most laid-back looks yet in Mallorca.

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth sitting on a sofa with a corgi
      Paul Burrell Saw "Silliness at All Levels" Working for Queen Elizabeth

      Paul Burrell exclusively shares some of his memories of serving the late Queen with 'Marie Claire.'

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince George smiling in a white shirt
      Prince George Looks Just Like "Shy" Princess Diana in Sweet Video

      It's uncanny.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Eugenie's daughter in a pink sleeper
      Princess Eugenie Breaks Royal Tradition With the Birth of Her First Daughter: "Beyond in Love"

      The princess and husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed their third child on August 3.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Beatrice walking in a blue dress
      Princess Beatrice Tries the Mary Jane Trend in Central London

      Wear them from now until Christmas.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Letizia wearing a one shouldered red dress
      Queen Letizia Heats Up Summer in a One-Shouldered Red Dress

      The 53-year-old Spanish queen showed off some leg in a bold Carolina Herrera number.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William sitting in the stands at the Commonwealth Games talking to Prince Louis and Prince George
      Prince William Follows in One Unexpected Royal’s Parenting Footsteps

      It's not Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana walking in her wedding dress and veil
      Designer Reveals the Fate of Princess Diana's Secret Second Wedding Dress

      Elizabeth Emanuel, who created the gown alongside her ex-husband, says the mystery dress has been lost to time.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate in a hat and blue coat on Commonwealth Day
      Princess Kate Uses This “Lazy Girl Styling Hack”

      "Your outfit will just work," Monica Marriott-Mills says.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Charlotte high fiving a unicorn mascot
      Princess Charlotte Forgot One Scottish Fashion Essential at the Commonwealth Games

      With an outfit this adorable, you can't blame her.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate walking in front of Prince George, Prince William and Princess Charlotte
      Why Prince William and Kids Were Left Waiting for Princess Kate

      Her reason for the moment was especially touching.

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth smiling in a blue hat and coat
      Queen Elizabeth Didn’t Recall Saying One of Her Most Famous Quotes

      The late Queen thought she was misquoted, according to author Gyles Brandreth.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth wearing a green hat and coat
      Queen Elizabeth Said This Habit Was "Just So Wasteful"

      According to biographer Gyles Brandreth, the late Queen couldn't stand it when her children didn't follow one rule.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana sitting in a carriage with Prince Charles
      Diana Said Her Wedding to Charles Was One Family Member's "Proudest Day"

      Paul Burrell tells 'Marie Claire' what the late princess shared about her wedding day mindset.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William and Prince Harry walking on rocks at Balmoral
      Royal Butler Recalls William and Harry's Staff-Free Summertime Fun

      Grant Harrold shared some sunny memories from Highgrove House.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth wearing a white tweed jacket and brooch looking out a window
      Queen Elizabeth Was "Hurt and Angered" By One Criticism of Her Reign

      Gyles Brandreth writes that the late Queen “could see no reason to break with precedent.”

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana, Prince Harry and the Queen Mother riding in a carriage
      Princess Diana Experienced a "Blotchy" Skin Disaster After Experimenting in the Kitchen

      Fortunately, Kensington Palace had a secret in-house solution at the time.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Eugenie wearing her wedding tiara and gown
      This “Exceptionally Rare” Royal Wedding Tiara Is the Most Valuable

      Antique jewelry expert Justin Daughters ranks the five most expensive wedding tiaras in the royal vaults.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince George walking with Princess Charlotte and Princess Kate across a bridge
      Prince George Isn't Allowed One Convenience at Eton College

      It's right in line with their parenting strategy.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Infanta Sofia and Princess Leonor wearing Spain jerseys
      Princess Leonor Proves That Pink Pumas Are the Perfect Summer Sneaker

      Even better? They're still in stock.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
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