
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 Kate Ditches Her Heels for Boden Penny Loafers
The Princess of Wales went for comfort while visiting a London school.
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One Unsung Hero Could "Save" the Royal Family's Reputation, But Journalist Says She'd "Be Mad" to Do It
"Right now she has everything."
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Queen Elizabeth "Never" Ate This Food Prince William Loves
The late Queen stuck with classic French and British meals.
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Prince William Admits He Has "No Idea" What He's Doing When It Comes to Hobby Prince George Is "Fascinated" By
The Prince of Wales took part in one of his son's favorite activities while visiting Saudi Arabia.
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Sarah Ferguson "Is Looking to Bounce Back" From Epstein Scandal
The former Duchess of York is said to have told friends she needs to "get back to work."
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Queen Camilla's Vintage Engagement Ring Showcases Her "Understated Regal Presence"
The historic piece has a sweet tie to another member of the Royal Family.
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Former Royal Butler Reveals the One Food King Charles "Will Never Avoid"
The King can't resist one snack.
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Prince William Proves He's the "Backbone" of Royal Family During Saudi Arabia Visit
The Prince of Wales has shown an "exceptional talent for diplomacy" in Saudi Arabia.
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Camilla Made One Big Change to Her Routine After Engagement to Charles
"He never mentioned this to me at breakfast!" Grant Harrold shared.
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Exclusive: 'Royal Spin' Authors Omid Scobie and Robin Benway Pull Back the Curtain on Buckingham Palace's Press Machine
Scobie's debut novel follows a White House staffer turned palace press officer.
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Queen Máxima and Princess Catharina-Amalia Give Orange Puffer Coats a Regal Twist
The Dutch royals wore patriotic orange outfits while cheering for Team Netherlands.
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Princess Margaret's Children "Broke Their Father's Heart" With Jewelry Auction
Antony Armstrong-Jones reportedly "wrote to his children asking them to stop" the sale.
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Prince William and Princess Kate Took a Secret Ski Trip
"They had a very nice time and were very polite."
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A Surprise Royal Made an Appearance at Super Bowl 2026
California knows how to party.
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Prince William and Princess Kate Break Silence on Andrew's Latest Epstein Revelations
King Charles was heckled just hours after his son's statement, but one fan tells 'Marie Claire' the crowd was "having none of it."
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Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson Competed for Royal Press
The royals "vied with each other for column inches."
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Lady Louise and Her Boyfriend Are "Lovely," Per Insider
Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie's daughter met Felix da Silva-Clamp at the University of St Andrews.
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Queen Elizabeth Didn't "Gravitate" Toward Amethysts, Says Jewelry Expert
Jewelry expert Oliver Hobart tells 'Marie Claire' that the Kent Amethyst Brooch was worn "in carefully considered moments."
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Prince George Could Make a Sporty Surprise Appearance Amid the Wales Family's Heated Rivalry
Will he side with dad William or mom Kate?
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit Issues "Deep Apology" for "Friendship With Jeffrey Epstein"
"Some of the content of the messages between Epstein and me does not represent the person I want to be."
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Beatrice and Eugenie Feel "Duped" By Ex-Prince Andrew
Royal author Robert Jobson says the York sisters are "torn."
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Some Sandringham Staff Refuse to Serve "Pariah" Andrew
“It’s possible for the first time in his life he will have to open the front door to people himself.”
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King Charles Likes to "Have a Strong Word" When This Activity Isn't Going "Well," Per Insider
The monarch is said to employ one unusual tactic at his royal homes.
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Wood Farm Has a Tragic Past Connected to a "Lost Prince"
Prince John lived most of his short life at the secluded Sandringham home.
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Queen Máxima, 54, Has Enlisted in the Army as a Reservist
The Dutch queen said "our security can no longer be taken for granted."
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Princess Kate Doesn't Let Her Future Role as Queen "Dominate" Her Behavior
"There’s no sense of performance or obligation—she genuinely wants to be there."
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Why Princess Kate's 2016 India Tour Was Called a Fashion "Mess"
Her tour wardrobe left one Indian designer "disappointed."
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