
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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Sarah Ferguson Changed Up Royal Ascot Appearance to Avoid Awkward Prince Andrew Moment
The Duchess of York is said to have avoided one aspect of Royal Ascot.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte's Baby Cousin Doesn't Share One Middleton Trait
Inigo Middleton is soaking up the warm weather.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Gets Candid About Life After Cancer and Struggling to "Function Normally "
The royal admitted that it's "really, really difficult."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Beatrice Pulls Off a Vampire's Wife Resurrection in Navy Gown
Great fashion is immortal.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Former Butler Shares What Really Happened on the Royal Train
Grant Harrold shares some "cheeky" stories from aboard the historic locomotive.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Receives a Rock Star Welcome on Princess Diana's Birthday
The Prince of Wales wants to help people who have been "screwed by society."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Meghan Markle's As Ever Wine Sells Out In Less Than an Hour
Rosé all day.
By Kristin Contino Published
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It's Official: Princess Kate and Prince William Are About to Gain an Exciting New Royal Power in 2026
She's the first Princess of Wales to have the honor since 1910.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate's Best Wimbledon Looks Ever
Looking back at 14 years of winning style.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth Had a Surprising Favorite Household Chore That You'll Never See Coming
"I'm not making this up," a former prime minister said of the late Queen's normal-person habit.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Lady Louise's Rumored Boyfriend Joins Duchess Sophie for a Family Outing
They're cheering on their girl.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Beatrice Brings French Girl Style to Wimbledon
She joined mom Sarah Ferguson for a stylish mother/daughter date.
By Kristin Contino Published
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The Ultimate Guide to Royal Ascot
'Marie Claire' spends a day at the races.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana's Iconic Sweatshirt Just Sold for an Eye-Watering Sum
It sold for more than 10 times its expected value.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Norwegian Royal Family Speaks Out After Future Queen's Son Charged With Rape, Sexual Assault
"I cannot go into further detail about the number of victims in the case beyond confirming that it is a double-digit number," a police source said.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Royal-Favorite Jeweler Kiki McDonough Shares Memories of Princess Diana
The London-based jeweler is celebrating her 40th anniversary with a new book.
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Princess Diana's Twin Nieces Are Dripping in More Than 150 Carats of Diamonds
Auntie would approve.
By Kristin Contino Published
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The Royal Family Weighs in on Celebrities' "Baby Mama" Video at the Palace
Didn't see that one coming.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Eugenie Masters Heat Wave Dressing in a Breezy White Linen Dress
She chose one of the Royal Family's favorite labels for a night at the museum.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Maxima Goes Viral as She Appears to Imitate Donald Trump
"She did let her intrusive thoughts in, and I can appreciate her for it."
By Kristin Contino Published
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William and Kate are Reportedly Keeping One of Orla's Puppies
The royal couple has been criticized for choosing to breed versus adopt.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Has Just Given This Royal Girlfriend a Sign of "Complete Acceptance"
Is a royal engagement on the way?
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Has Switched Up the Plans for Donald Trump's State Visit to the U.K.
Per a new report, Prime Minister Keir Starmer "has gone against the wishes of The King."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth Ditched Royal Chefs for a Normal-Person Breakfast That Will Shock You
The late monarch loved a supermarket steal.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Palace Guests Turn Up in Crocs, Much to King Charles's Amusement
It *is* a lot of standing, after all.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Harry "Is Hopeful" King Charles and Prince William Will Attend the Next Invictus Games
The 2027 games will take place in Birmingham, England.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Former Royal Butler Reveals Some of the Family's "Guilty Pleasures"
The staffer called some of his former boss's tastes "quite unusual."
By Kristin Contino Published