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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

    Prince Harry posing with the Irish Guards band and their mascot dog, Seamus
    Prince Harry Says His Return to England Has Been "Eventful"

    The Duke of Sussex broke his silence about leaving California while attending the Invictus Spirit Awards.

    Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a green cap holding an umbrella and grimacing
      Princess Kate Proves She Can't Quit This Royal Habit

      Can't stop, won't stop.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles wearing a gray suit and laughing, talking to a woman
      King Charles "Doesn’t Feel the Need to Perform Anymore," Says Royal Expert

      "There’s a genuine sense of peace about him," body language expert Darren Stanton shares.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate and Prince William smiling and wearing flat caps
      Princess Kate Reveals Her Scotland Wish List Inspired By Another Royal

      The Princess of Wales shared her must-dos while meeting the public on the Isle of Bute.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Charles Spencer, Prince William and Prince Harry walking behind Princess Diana's coffin
      King Charles Is "Incandescent” Over Earl Spencer’s Diana Comments

      Buckingham Palace issued a rare rebuttal after the late royal's brother made some shocking claims about The King.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Harriet Sperling wearing a red dress standing next to Peter Phillips, wearing a tux
      Harriet Sperling Takes a Page From Princess Kate in a Bold Red Beulah Dress

      Princess Anne's new daughter-in-law went for a vivid scarlet outfit at Somerset House in London.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a brown trench and skinny jeans, waving
      Princess Kate Is "Ahead of the Curve" in New Skinny Jeans

      Apparently, 2026 really is the new 2016.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William shaking hands with a woman
      Prince William Has Borrowed One Subtle Gesture from Mom Princess Diana

      Darren Stanton explains how the Prince of Wales makes "people feel more comfortable" with one small move.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William and King Charles talking in blue suits
      King Charles and Prince William Are "In Sync" About One Matter With Prince Harry

      The King and his heir are "completely united" regarding one thought on the Sussexes.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • James Middleton kneeling with two dogs
      James Middleton Shares He Has "A Lot to Smile About"

      Two-year-old Inigo is growing up fast.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Earl Spencer reading a book
      Earl Spencer's New Diana Book Was Part of a "Suspicious" Theft

      “Nothing like this has ever happened before,” a publishing source shared.

      Royals
    • Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte with their heads together at the Commonwealth Games
      Princess Charlotte Had a Special Backstage Experience Orchestrated by Mom Kate

      West End star Zizi Strallen shared the "cute" request Charlotte made.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry looks at Prince William on the Buckingham Palace balcony as both wear military uniforms
      Prince William's Stance on Prince Harry Has Changed to a "Cold War"

      The Prince and Princess of Wales “see it as a sideshow" when it comes to the Sussexes.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth in a purple coat smiling at a horse held by Monty Roberts
      Exclusive: How Queen Elizabeth's Friendship with California Cowboy Monty Roberts Changed Both of Their Lives

      The late horse trainer's daughter tells 'Marie Claire' about her father's 30-plus-year relationship with the late Queen, from animal jokes to transforming the royal stables.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie wearing a lime green dress with a purple sash
      Duchess Sophie Embraces Fall's Unexpected Color Clashing Trend

      The royal showed how surprising color pairings are done.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry riding an ATV with Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie with their dog running behind
      Princess Lilibet Shares One of Mom Meghan's Favorite Hobbies

      Lili starred in a new video celebrating dad Prince Harry's birthday.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Grace Kelly wearing a white dress
      Grace Kelly "Understood Quiet Luxury" Before the Term Was Invented

      The Princess of Monaco knew the power of "a considered eye" when it came to her jewels.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Lilibet, Prince Archie and Prince Harry walking through grass at Althorp
      Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Are Changing Schools After Just 2 Days

      Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a U-turn with their children's schooling after moving back to Britain.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Anne wearing a coat and paisley scarf
      Princess Anne Gets a "Round of A-Paws" from Sheep Dogs in Timeless Paisley Look

      The queen of classic British style continues her reign.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Meghan Markle wearing a blue striped shirt
      Meghan Markle Transforms Her Wardrobe from California to Cotswolds

      The Duchess of Sussex traded bare feet and beaches for rain boots and roaring fires.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles Could Recreate One of Queen Elizabeth's Eton Rituals

      “He understands better than anyone the challenges George will face as the future King going through the difficult teenage years."

      Royals
    • Princess Diana’s Ex-Boyfriend Reflects on the Moment When He Thought “Her Reputation Was Dead”

      Heart surgeon Hasnat Khan said he warned the late royal about one move she made in the months before her tragic death.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth laying a wreath at the 9/11 memorial
      Queen Elizabeth Broke Tradition With One "Ultimate Sign of Unity" After 9/11

      The late Queen showed her solidarity with the American people by making a heartfelt, unprecedented gesture.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a green dress at Royal Marsden hospital
      Princess Kate Trades Fall's Trendy Moss Green for an Old Favorite Emerald Dress

      The Princess of Wales sent a quiet message with her outfit while meeting with patients in London.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a green dress and holding hands with a cancer patient
      Princess Kate Reflects On the "Huge Difference" One Hobby Made on Her Cancer Recovery

      The Princess of Wales made an emotional return to the Royal Marsden on September 11.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Harald and Queen Sonja standing with Princess Astrid in a wheelchair
      The Norwegian Royal Family Suffers Another Major Family Death

      King Haakon announced a sad loss for his family after Princess Astrid died on September 11.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Anne wearing a black coat and brooch
      Princess Anne Brings Back a Nearly 60-Year-Old Brooch For King Harald's Funeral

      Nilesh Rakholia tells 'Marie Claire' that the Princess Royal made a "very deliberate" choice to honor the late Norwegian monarch.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra wearing black and a veil at King Harald's funeral
      Norwegian Royals Choose Gems That Speak "The Language of Royal Mourning"

      Eddie Le Vian tells 'Marie Claire' that the Norwegian royal family's pearls carry a "profound" symbolism.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Marius Borg Hoiby wearing a suit at King Harald's funeral
      Marius Borg Høiby Leaves House Arrest for King Harald's Funeral

      King Haakon's stepson was given special permission to attend the services at Oslo Cathedral on September 9.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William at King Harald's funeral
      Prince William Pivots From Eton Dropoff to King Harald's Funeral

      The Prince of Wales represented his father in Norway alongside royals from around the world.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
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