
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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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
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King Charles Drives a Car Powered on Cheese and Wine, But Has Swapped It For This Luxe Update
A new vehicle has joined the monarch's vintage Aston Martin convertible.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Sweden's Queen Silvia Pulls a Princess Anne in 49-Year-Old Evening Gown
The Swedish royal wore a dress as old as her marriage for a special TV appearance.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Announces New Appearance With an Unexpected Sidekick
The Prince of Wales is marking a royal first this week.
By Kristin Contino Published
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All About Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Two Rescue Dogs, Mamma Mia and Pula
Prince Harry says the pair are "emotional support dogs 100 percent, when they're behaving."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Exclusive: Meghan Markle on the "Extraordinary Advice" Tina Knowles Gave Her
The Duchess of Sussex tells 'Marie Claire' what it was like talking business and Beyoncé with Ms. Tina.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Is Keeping These Royals "On Ice"
"I think it would be wonderful, and I think it will happen."
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Former Royal Butler Reveals King Charles Would Never Watch This TV Show
Grant Harrold says The Queen has different tastes in television than her husband.
By Kristin Contino Published
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This "Darling" Royal Child Looks Just Like His Mom in New Photos
The resemblance is uncanny.
By Kristin Contino Published
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A "Lonely" Princess Diana Thanked One Unexpected Person for "Cereal" After Royal Wedding
Julien's Auctions tells 'Marie Claire' that an extraordinary letter is up for sale in the "biggest Diana auction ever."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Anne Didn't Agree With Queen Elizabeth's One Wish for Her Grandchildren
The Princess Royal had other plans in mind.
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King Charles Is Trying to Keep Life "As Normal as Possible" Amid Cancer Battle
"As everybody knows he is driven by duty, so he just gets on with it."
By Kristin Contino Published
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This Royal Bride Admits Her Wedding Hair Was "Disgusting" and Her Mother-in-Law "Took Over" Choosing Her Dress
"I look back on it and think I should have worn a simpler dress," she revealed.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Talked a "Daunted" Prince William Out of One Life-Changing Decision
William nearly made a huge move in his twenties.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana's Brother Is "Stunned" That Their Childhood Home Was Targeted in "Disturbing" Suspected Arson
Earl Spencer wrote that an 18th-century building on the Althorp Estate was "torched by vandals."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Etiquette Expert Shares How William and Kate are Changing "Stuffy" Royal Protocol
William Hanson tells 'Marie Claire' how the next generation is reinventing the Royal Family.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Royal Dog Steals the Show—and Makes History—in Adorable First Balcony Appearance
If only every royal event could be this cute.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Camilla Must Face This Common "Fear" During Royal Tour of Canada With King Charles, Per Former Butler
Royals: Just like us.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Meghan Markle Says Royal Fashion Left Her "Clinging" to Prince Harry During Pregnancy
The duchess recalled thinking, "please don’t let me fall."
By Kristin Contino Published