
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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Zara Tindall Steps In for King Charles in New Role
Princess Anne's daughter took on a new role.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate's Best Royal Ascot Outfits Ever
She's on the fast track to fashion glory.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth Had a Bizarrely Posh Ritual When It Came to Eating One Fruit
As one does.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Eugenie's on a Mission to Save Coral Reefs—And It Starts at Home
'Marie Claire' speaks with the royal about her role in a new ocean conservation exhibit.
By Kristin Contino Published
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One Moment During Princess Diana and Prince Charles's Wedding Had Queen Elizabeth Calling Herself "Miss Piggy"
Who, moi?
By Kristin Contino Published
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I Dressed Like Princess Diana For a Week—Here's What Happened
Call it the Diana Effect.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth Was "Emphatically Not Interested in Fashion"
"Nothing is left to chance," a courtier once said.
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Princess Diana Gave a Bride Some Brutal Advice After Her Divorce From Prince Charles
Someone track this couple down ASAP.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Offers 101-Year-Old Man Some Hilarious Advice For Staying Young
It's worth a shot.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Reveals His Love For Unusual Two-Ingredient Snack
Kingly cravings hit different.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Is Set to Break Royal Tradition After News He's "Unlikely" to Follow in Queen Elizabeth's Footsteps
It will be a royal first.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Embraces the Déjà Vu Blue Trend For Surprise Appearance
And her necklace is on sale.
By Kristin Contino Published
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The Unexpected Attribute Kate Middleton Was "Teased" About by the Royal Family
It turns out she takes after The King.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana's Wedding Dress Designer Stored a Secret "Sister Dress" of One Famous Design at Hampton Court Palace
The dress is up for auction in the largest Diana fashion sale ever.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie Were Nearly Given William and Kate's Titles
He's a theatre kid for life.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Duchess Sophie Curtsies So Low to King Charles That She Loses Her On-Trend Wedges at Flower Show
Royal job hazards.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Royal Wedding Bells Will Ring for Prince William's Cousin
Lady Marina Windsor showed off her new engagement ring in a sweet Instagram post.
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Princess Diana Wanted to "Go Super Short on the Skirts" After Her Divorce
She argued with her butler and one designer about pushing the boundaries of hemlines.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Bombshell Book Claims Princess Diana Was Betrayed by Harrods Security Guards
"You had to be on your toes," a former guard said in the explosive tell-all.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana Had a 'Pretty Woman' Moment After Being Turned Away From Designer
"Big mistake. Big. Huge!"
By Kristin Contino Published
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Duchess Sophie Takes on Spring's Powder Pink Trend
The Duchess of Edinburgh showed pretty can be powerful.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Returns to Royal Duties After Intruder Arrested at Windsor Castle
The Princess of Wales carried out her first royal meeting since the incident.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Says Family Can Be a "Mixed Bag" Amid Rift With Prince Harry
The Prince of Wales referenced tough family dynamics during a chat with soldiers.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana "Started Crying" While Discussing Shocking Event
News presenter Eamonn Holmes recalled a moment when the late princess "went into a whole literal sob story."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Are Set to Make Their First Summer 2025 Appearance
It's the cutest time of the year.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Wedges Are Back, as Duchess Sophie Proves in Princess Kate-Inspired True-Blue Summer Uniform
It's time to revive those espadrille wedges once again.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Lilibet Has Prince Harry's Eyes in Adorable New Fourth Birthday Photos
Proud mom Meghan shared some unseen photos of Lili—and she looks just like her dad.
By Kristin Contino Published