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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Princess Diana Tried to Prevent “Problems and Complications” With William and HarryPaul Burrell says that the late princess's "struggle was keeping her boys safe and keeping her position."
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Elizabeth Was "Relaxed and Utterly at Home" in One PlaceThe 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
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Princess Kate "Finds Her Strength" Through Meaningful Jewelry, Says ExpertThe Princess of Wales didn't let 10,000 feet of climbing stop her from accessorizing with heart.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Anne Manages to Be Right on Trend for Summer 2026 in a Butter Yellow Gown She First Wore in 1984The queen of sustainable fashion strikes again.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's Reunion With The King Is at RiskThe Duke of Sussex "continues to explore every available option" to make the trip happen.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Elizabeth Once Stormed Away After She Got "Shushed" By Princess MargaretRelatable.
By Kristin Contino
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Duchess Sophie Masters Heat Wave Dressing in a Breezy BlouseEven better, it's on sale.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Elizabeth "Never Really Liked" One of Her Royal ResidencesDarren McGrady revealed that the late Queen had a strong preference for where she liked to stay.
By Kristin Contino
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King Charles Will Be Making One Move That's Also in Prince William's Kingship PlanTimes are changing.
By Kristin Contino
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King Charles Beats the Intense U.K. Heat With a Surprisingly Un-Royal AccessoryPalaces weren't built for this weather.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince George's Life at Eton Will Give Him One "Benefit" Outside of His Education, Says Royal ExpertThe future King "wants to follow in his dad's footsteps."
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Camilla Was Captured Fumbling With One Item Queen Elizabeth Never CarriedIt's not a day at the races without The Queen.
By Kristin Contino
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These 7 Royal Beauty Finds Are Going in My Amazon Prime Day CartFrom mascara to hairspray, save big on Meghan, Kate and Queen Elizabeth's favorites.
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Princess Eleonore Channeled Meghan Markle for Her Tiara DebutPrincess Eleonore chose a powder pink version of the Duchess of Sussex's sleek Safiyaa dress.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince George's Godfather Shares a Rare Insight Into Their RelationshipJamie Lowther-Pinkerton says he's "a better godfather when it comes time to have a bit of fun."
By Kristin Contino
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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
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Save Big on Meghan Markle and Princess Kate's Sunglasses for Amazon Prime DayThese prices on Le Specs and Ray-Bans are too good to pass up.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate's Superga Sneakers Are Under $25 for Amazon Prime DaySave big on these royally-approved Superga trainers.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate Has Embraced Diana-Like Dressing More Than EverDoes the Princess of Wales have a new "secret stylist?"
By Kristin Contino
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King Charles Has a Surprising Bumper Sticker on the Back of His JaguarIt couldn't be cuter.
By Kristin Contino
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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
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King Charles Changes His Usual Breakfast Routine for One Big EventRoyal duties call for a morning shakeup.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Sonja Shares "Fantastic" News About Crown Princess Mette-Marit's HealthThe future queen is expected to remain hospitalized "for several weeks to come" following a lung transplant.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate Could Take a New Approach With Her Kids, Says Former ButlerThe Prince and Princess of Wales will have three teenagers on their hands soon enough.
By Kristin Contino
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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
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Queen Elizabeth Didn't Need Queen Camilla and King Charles's Help, Says AuthorGyles Brandreth shared an insight into the late Queen's final years.
By Kristin Contino
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Milliners Share the Secrets Behind Royal Ascot's Famous HatsTop U.K. hat makers share the trends that members of the Royal Family might be wearing at this month's races.
By Kristin Contino


