
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 Beatrice Recycles One of Her Maternity Dresses For Second Red Carpet Appearance in a Week
The princess made a surprise trip to NYC.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Charlotte and Her Royal BFF Are "Double Trouble," Per Royal Expert
Cousin Mia Tindall helps bring out Charlotte's "naughty" side.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Brings Diana-Inspired Nautical Vibes to Scotland
The Prince and Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance in Scotland.
By Kristin Contino Published
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This Unexpected Royal's Wedding Dress Cost 18 Times More Than Kate Middleton's
It's the most expensive royal wedding gown in history.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Says Indecisive Prince Louis Has "5 Different" Favorites When It Comes to One Royal Passion
It's a big choice for a little prince.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Royal Gardener Reveals King Charles Has Not One, But Two Touching Memorials to His Late Dog at Highgrove House
Grab your tissues.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Designing Hats for Princess Diana Was a "Nightmare" Due to a "Very Difficult" Feature
But she wore them well.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Reveals Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Can Be Bribed With This "Currency"
The royals received some adorable gifts at a Buckingham Palace garden party.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Just Wore a Tiara Again—But Not in the Way You'd Expect—and It's a Major Tribute to Princess Diana
Diamonds are forever.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Is David Beckham Heading for a Knighthood This Year?
Sir Bex at your service.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Eugenie Shares a Sister Style Moment With Princess Beatrice at Chelsea Flower Show
Eugenie coordinated with her big sis in blue florals.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Eugenie Brings the Bling to Buckingham Palace in $20,000 Diamond Earrings
Go big or go home.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William's Garden Party Guests Give Major Clue About His Future as King
Royal squad, assemble.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Meghan Markle Says Life as a Working Royal Mom Wasn't How She "Envisioned It"
"I was like, 'Oh gosh I'm going to give a speech with a baby on my hip.'"
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding Photographer Reveals Unseen Photo
Somebody had to call in the bribes.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William and Princess Kate are "Careful Not to Overwhelm" Future King Prince George
"I think what they're trying to achieve is that he's relaxed in that sort of situation."
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Queen Elizabeth "Worked Closely" on One Aspect of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding
The late Queen shared her expertise when it came to a touching tradition.
By Kristin Contino Published
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I Tried Meghan Markle's Wedding Makeup and It's Changed My Beauty Routine Forever
Use these royal beauty essentials every day or down the aisle.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana's Brother Reveals that Losing Her 28 Years Ago Was Like Having an "Amputation"
"I would think I must ring her and tell her something...and you just realize of course that’s not going to happen,"
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New Documentary Claims King Charles Begged Prince William Not to "Make The Mistake" He Did as a Royal
"Charles was very insistent about this."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Beatrice Recycles a Dress from Grandma Queen Elizabeth's Memorial Vigil
The royal-favorite blazer dress is always appropriate.
By Kristin Contino Published
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How Prince William Wants Prince George to Follow in Princess Diana's Footsteps
The Prince of Wales heard how one community is especially "proud" of his late mother.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Shares a Rare Update on His Cancer Battle With a Fan After More Than a Year of Treatments
The King spoke with a former cancer patient while visiting the city of Bradford.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Wedding Broke Tradition in a Surprising Way
It made the day much more in line with the average wedding.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Sarah Ferguson Says Queen Elizabeth Communicates With Her From Beyond Via Beloved Corgis
Sandy and Muick are happy, healthy, and maybe a little bit telepathic.
By Kristin Contino Published
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This Surprising Royal Has Become the Family's "Rock"
"Family is very close to her heart."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Looks to Princess Diana's Mistakes With the Press and Gives Them "Nothing," Per Royal Author
"Diana’s life is more reminiscent to me of a pop star’s life."
By Kristin Contino Published