
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 Eugenie Slips Into the Satin Skirt Trend
The royal supported a cause close to her heart with Princess Rajwa of Jordan.
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Are Facing an "Imminent" and "Fun" Change
It will mark a "fresh start" for the family.
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Elton John Said Princess Diana Was "A Real Gossip" and "Incredibly Indiscreet"
Nothing brings people together like forced dancing.
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Duchess Sophie Says This Shoe Trend Isn't Over Yet as She Teams Up With Princess Charlene
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Meghan Markle Talks Business in an Ivory Blouse and Leather Pencil Skirt
The Duchess of Sussex discussed her As ever brand and Netflix deal in Washington, D.C.
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Princess Beatrice Goes From $60 Zara Sneakers to a Shimmering Dress By One of Princess Kate's Favorite Brands
The Vampire's Wife lives on.
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Princess Kate Swaps a Tailored McQueen Coat For Barbour Jacket and 20-Year-Old Boots
The Princess of Wales brought back some familiar favorites while meeting locals with Prince William.
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Princess Beatrice Looks Immortally Glam in a Shimmering Vampire's Wife Gown at New York Wedding
She resurrected a favorite dress for her friend's high society nuptials.
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Meghan Markle Leans Into Fall 2025's Striped Shirt Trend In a Favorite Ralph Lauren Blouse
The Duchess of Sussex is visiting NYC to honor World Mental Health Day.
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Meghan Markle Skips a Gown and Steals the Show in a Sleek Armani Power Suit
The Duchess of Sussex joined Prince Harry for a rare red carpet appearance in NYC.
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Princess Kate Embraces Fall's Olive Green Trend in a Spice Girl-Coded Suit
Just call her Olive Spice.
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Royal Author Says Prince William Finds One Royal Tradition "Slightly Embarrassing" and "Ridiculous"
Don't be surprised if some dated royal practices go out the window.
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Critics Dubbed Princess Diana a “McDonald’s Princess” Because of Her Love of Americana
Before Prince Harry moved to California, his mom had a longtime fascination with American culture.
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Former Royal Butler Reveals the Unusually "Strict Etiquette" Surrounding One Drink Served at the Palace
Grant Harrold spills the tea on serving the royals.
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Prince William Has Already Made One "Casual" Change to His Staff
It's a new royal world.
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Palace Advisors Only "Humored" Prince Charles's Work Until He Stood Up to the "Men in Gray Suits"
Queen Elizabeth's senior advisors felt that Charles "was still too young to be taken entirely seriously" at age 26.
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Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle’s Go-To Sneakers Continue to Reign—And They’re Majorly Marked Down
Royally-approved Superga and Veja kicks are on sale during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.
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Meghan Markle's Rothy's Flats Are On Major Sale in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Save on flats approved by both royals and editors alike.
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Meghan Markle Is Trolled for Paris Video Because the Internet Is The Worst, Yet Again
The Duchess of Sussex was accused of "tasteless" behavior, but exactly what can she do right?
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Queen Elizabeth Would Eat Four Meals a Day—And Would Ration One Thing "Until It Was All Gone"
Who could blame her?
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Mary Berry Reveals the "Encouraging" Ways Prince William Gives Kate Middleton Confidence
"He's obviously immensely proud of her."
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Despite Wanting to Make "Change" as King, Prince William Is Following in King Charles's Footsteps
"That's what his grandmother did. That's what his father's been doing."
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Prince William Reveals the "Silly" Hijinks George, Charlotte and Louis Get Up to "After Hours" at Windsor Castle
They're keeping the family tradition alive.
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This Royal Had a Secret "Converted" Vehicle He Used So "Nobody Would Recognize Him," Per Former Butler
Incognito mode activated.
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Duchess Sophie Hears Harrowing Stories of Rape Survivors in Democratic Republic of Congo
"You have to really question yourself and go ‘how can we have reached a point where rape is just accepted as a part of daily life?’"
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Princess Elisabeth and Princess Catharina-Amalia Channel Two of Kate Middleton's Best Evening Gowns at Luxembourg Abdication Day Gala
The future queens glittered at the celebrations for Luxembourg's new grand duke and grand duchess.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Warns Prince George Could Suffer as King If Royals "Regress"
"I think it’s safe to say that change is on my agenda."
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