
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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Duchess Sophie Goes from Memorial Service Appropriate to Wimbledon Cool With a Simple Blazer Swap
The Duchess of Edinburgh made a quick change.
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Pippa Middleton Wears Duchess Sophie's Favorite Summer Shoe Trend
Princess Kate's sister enjoyed a rare outing with her husband at the British Grand Prix.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Carole and Michael Middleton Are Joined by a Surprising Royal Pal at Wimbledon
Princess Kate's parents enjoyed a date at the championships.
By Kristin Contino Published
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FBI Completes Jeffrey Epstein Probe With a Final Verdict on Prince Andrew Investigation
The Duke of York has denied any wrongdoing over the years.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana Was the Original Wimbledon It Girl
Sunnies and shaggy cuts forever.
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Princess Margaret Ended Up Giving Queen Elizabeth Advice After "Ironic" Role "Reversal"
"This is not how anyone could ever have seen things turning out."
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Princess Kate Broke From "Royal Convention" With Rare Cancer Comments
"I think it’s incredibly refreshing for us to be told exactly what is going on and how Catherine is feeling."
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A Horse Accident Will Alter Military Plans for the Future Queen of the Netherlands
The Dutch royal family revealed Princess Catharina-Amalia's next move.
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Princess Diana Was Planning a Harry and Meghan-Style "Media Content Deal"
The late royal "was focused on repositioning herself as a woman of substance."
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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."
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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.
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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.
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Lady Louise's Rumored Boyfriend Joins Duchess Sophie for a Family Outing
They're cheering on their girl.
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Princess Beatrice Brings French Girl Style to Wimbledon
She joined mom Sarah Ferguson for a stylish mother/daughter date.
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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