
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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Holistic Healer Says Princess Diana Emitted "Flashes of Intense Anger" and "Extreme Sadness"
Diana turned "to a range of New Age philosophies" in the late '80s and early '90s.
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Royal Book Claims that Working for King Charles Can Feel Like "Treading on Eggshells"
Author Robert Jobson writes, "there is often an underlying tension between them."
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Former Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson Originally Bonded Over Their "Childish Sense of Humor"
"Andy loved it, no one else did."
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King Charles Was "Reduced to Tears" After Seeing the Public's Reaction to His "Plight"
In 'The Windsor Legacy,' author Robert Jobson shares the monarch's surprising reaction to some fans' gestures.
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Prince William Has Reportedly Embraced One of King Charles and Queen Elizabeth's Traits After Being "Shaken to the Core" in Past Year
According to a new book, William does this "as privately as possible."
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King Charles Once Had to Have the Cops "Check" In During "Funny" Incident at Prince Harry and Prince William's Bonfire Night Party
There was "panic" about one aspect of the event, per former royal butler Grant Harrold.
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Princess Margaret's Granddaughter Wore Her Famous Engagement Ring to the Coronation
Lady Margarita Armstrong-Jones opened up about her royal grandmother's legacy in a new interview.
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Ex-Prince Andrew Was Named 1984's "Twit of the Year" After His "Unpleasant" Royal Visit to Los Angeles—And Queen Elizabeth Made Him "Pay"
The former Duke of York made international headlines when he turned on the press.
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Former Royal Butler Reveals the Christmas Tradition King Charles Starts In August
'Tis the season.
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Princess Charlene Makes a Rare Appearance in Jeans With Her Dog, Harley
Prince Albert of Monaco's wife went casual for a charity walk with her tiny Chihuahua.
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Prince William Is Showing How He Differs From Queen Elizabeth After He "Broke Through Tradition"
"The atmosphere was one of elation and respect."
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Former Prince Andrew's Model Lover Predicted His Downfall in the '80s With a Telling Quote
Vicki Hodge recalls an "immature" young man who was "unwilling to heed advice."
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Ex-Prince Andrew's Schoolmates Recall Him As Being "Arrogant" and a "Bully"
"People were wary of him."
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Royal Source Says the Amount of "Amazon Deliveries" Going to Royal Lodge Is "Unbelievable"
Sounds like Andrew and Fergie are putting their Prime memberships to use.
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Princess Diana and Prince Charles Were Nicknamed "The Glums" During "Dreadful" Seoul Trip
The couple could no longer hide the cracks in their relationship during their last joint tour 33 years ago.
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Royal Source Says Prince William Feels Like Adelaide Cottage Is "Cursed"
The Prince and Princess of Wales toasted the staff who helped them pull off their move ahead of schedule.
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Residents Near Sandringham Aren't "Pleased" to Have Ex-Prince Andrew as Their Neighbor
"I don’t know why he doesn’t go to America, he quite likes it out there. Go and sit with Trump.”
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The Real Reason Why King Charles Is Moving His Brother Andrew to Sandringham Instead of Frogmore Cottage Revealed
There's a "telling" detail about the decision.
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Exclusive: What Does Life Look Like for Prince Andrew Now That He's Been Stripped of His Titles?
His finances, living situation and titles, explained.
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Prince Andrew "Thought It Was His Birthright" to Keep His Title
The King is taking charge when it comes to his younger brother's scandals.
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"Ruthless" King Charles Is "Showing the World That He Means Business"
Royal expert Cindy McCreery tells 'Marie Claire' that the monarch is entering "a new phase" in his kingship.
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Will Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie Still Retain Their Titles Amid Prince Andrew Fallout?
Attention is turning to what the future holds for the former Duke of York's daughters.
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Where Will Andrew and Fergie Live Now That They've Been Evicted From Royal Lodge?
King Charles has stripped his brother of his titles and told him to leave Royal Lodge.
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King Juan Carlos Admits He Has a "Disagreement" With Queen Letizia
King Juan Carlos has long been rumored to be distant with King Felipe's wife.
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King Charles Officially Removes Prince Andrew's Prince Title and Evicts Him From Royal Lodge
Buckingham Palace announced the news on October 30.
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Pippa Middleton’s Surprising New Change at Her $1.9 Million Farm Has Everyone Talking
Princess Kate's sister is receiving praise for a recent move she's made.
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Why Prince William and Princess Kate Skipped a Milestone Family Birthday Party
Three senior royals were absent from a festive celebration on October 29.
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