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    Kristin Contino

    Kristin Contino

    Senior Royal and Celebrity Editor

    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

    Duchess Sophie wearing a straw hat and smiling
    Former Prince Andrew Makes a Surprising Public Appearance

    The exiled royal attended an event alongside senior royals for the first time since moving to Sandringham.

    Royals
    • Princess Diana in a white blazer next to Prince William, Prince Harry and Prince Charles
      Princess Diana Tried to Prevent “Problems and Complications” With William and Harry

      Paul Burrell says that the late princess's "struggle was keeping her boys safe and keeping her position."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth in a turquoise coat sitting next to Prince William
      Queen Elizabeth Was "Relaxed and Utterly at Home" in One Place

      The Prince of Wales said he "never knew" he'd love one activity so much if it wasn't for the late Queen.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate at the top of a mountain
      Princess Kate "Finds Her Strength" Through Meaningful Jewelry, Says Expert

      The Princess of Wales didn't let 10,000 feet of climbing stop her from accessorizing with heart.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Anne in a yellow dress
      Princess Anne Manages to Be Right on Trend for Summer 2026 in a Butter Yellow Gown She First Wore in 1984

      The queen of sustainable fashion strikes again.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet hugging Prince Harry
      Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's Reunion With The King Is at Risk

      The Duke of Sussex "continues to explore every available option" to make the trip happen.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth sitting next to Princess Margaret
      Queen Elizabeth Once Stormed Away After She Got "Shushed" By Princess Margaret

      Relatable.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie wearing a blue floral top
      Duchess Sophie Masters Heat Wave Dressing in a Breezy Blouse

      Even better, it's on sale.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth looking out a window
      Queen Elizabeth "Never Really Liked" One of Her Royal Residences

      Darren McGrady revealed that the late Queen had a strong preference for where she liked to stay.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • The royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony
      King Charles Will Be Making One Move That's Also in Prince William's Kingship Plan

      Times are changing.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth wearing a blue paisley dress and pearls
      Paul Burrell Shares a Memorable Moment in Queen Elizabeth's Bedroom

      Paul Burrell recounts a sweet moment with the late Queen where she looked like "a monarch and a mother all rolled into one."

      Royals
    • King Charles wearing a grey suit and smiling
      King Charles Beats the Intense U.K. Heat With a Surprisingly Un-Royal Accessory

      Palaces weren't built for this weather.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince George riding in a carriage
      Prince George's Life at Eton Will Give Him One "Benefit" Outside of His Education, Says Royal Expert

      The future King "wants to follow in his dad's footsteps."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Camilla in a blue dress and hat at Royal Ascot
      Queen Camilla Was Captured Fumbling With One Item Queen Elizabeth Never Carried

      It's not a day at the races without The Queen.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a tan blazer and waving
      These 7 Royal Beauty Finds Are Going in My Amazon Prime Day Cart

      From mascara to hairspray, save big on Meghan, Kate and Queen Elizabeth's favorites.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Eleonore in a pink gown and tiara
      Princess Eleonore Channeled Meghan Markle for Her Tiara Debut

      Princess Eleonore chose a powder pink version of the Duchess of Sussex's sleek Safiyaa dress.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince George riding in a carriage with Princess Charlotte
      Prince George's Godfather Shares a Rare Insight Into Their Relationship

      Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton says he's "a better godfather when it comes time to have a bit of fun."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A gown and suit in the Iolani Palace throne room
      Most Americans Don't Realize Hawaii Had a Royal Family—Until They Visit This Palace

      'Marie Claire''s senior royal and celebrity editor stepped inside ʻIolani Palace to discover a world away from O‘ahu's beach resorts.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing sunglasses and smiling
      Save Big on Meghan Markle and Princess Kate's Sunglasses for Amazon Prime Day

      These prices on Le Specs and Ray-Bans are too good to pass up.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a blue striped sweater
      Princess Kate's Superga Sneakers Are Under $25 for Amazon Prime Day

      Save big on these royally-approved Superga trainers.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William and Robert Irwin walking next to each other
      Prince William and Robert Irwin Continue Their Bromance

      The duo once again teamed up ahead of this year's Earthshot Prize.

      Royals
    • Princess Kate in a blue coat
      Princess Kate Has Embraced Diana-Like Dressing More Than Ever

      Does the Princess of Wales have a new "secret stylist?"

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles waving next to a Jaguar
      King Charles Has a Surprising Bumper Sticker on the Back of His Jaguar

      It couldn't be cuter.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William in a top hat and suit
      Prince William Made a "Conscious and Unabashed Choice" to Be Different Than King Charles

      “This is where he has drawn a distinct line between himself and his father,” former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles saluting in a military uniform
      King Charles Changes His Usual Breakfast Routine for One Big Event

      Royal duties call for a morning shakeup.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A headshot of Queen Sonja in a navy jacket
      Queen Sonja Shares "Fantastic" News About Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Health

      The future queen is expected to remain hospitalized "for several weeks to come" following a lung transplant.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte join mom Kate Middleton on the Buckingham Palace balcony
      Princess Kate Could Take a New Approach With Her Kids, Says Former Butler

      The Prince and Princess of Wales will have three teenagers on their hands soon enough.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Philip grimacing in a suit
      Prince Philip Found This Part of Royal Life "Hurtful and Infuriating"

      The late duke told author Gyles Brandreth that one behavior “simply isn’t on.”

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth and Queen Camilla riding in a carriage at Royal Ascot
      Queen Elizabeth Didn't Need Queen Camilla and King Charles's Help, Says Author

      Gyles Brandreth shared an insight into the late Queen's final years.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana wearing a polka dot dress and hat
      Milliners Share the Secrets Behind Royal Ascot's Famous Hats

      Top U.K. hat makers share the trends that members of the Royal Family might be wearing at this month's races.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
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