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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

    Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip sitting on a blanket with Princess Anne and Prince Charles at Balmoral
    The Royal Family Has One Activity That Allows Them Rare "Private Time"

    Grant Harrold says the late Queen especially enjoyed one summer activity.

    Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a blue hat and coat
      Princess Kate's Best Garter Day Outfits Over the Years

      Take a look back at her best outfits over the years.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William smirking in front of a car
      Former Royal Butler Says Prince William Could "Scrap" One Longstanding Royal Tradition as King For a Good Reason

      Grant Harrold says there will be "less practical need" for one event.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth wearing a red coat and hat wiping her eye
      Prince Philip Claimed Queen Elizabeth Never Cried at Britannia Ceremony

      "The Queen doesn't cry."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Beatrice, Jack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie walking to Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's wedding
      Beatrice and Eugenie Are Still in the Center of an "Unravelling Storm"

      Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson's daughters have the problem of their "notorious" parents hanging over any public events.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Crown Princess Mette-Marit and her son Marius Borg Hoiby
      Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Son Says He Fears It Could Be the "Last Time" He Sees His Ailing Mother if He's Not Released From Prison

      Marius Borg Høiby is currently awaiting the verdict of his rape trial as well as his mother's lung transplant.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a boater hat and cream dress
      Princess Kate Takes One Fashion Tip "From the Late Queen's Book"

      Amanda Wakely, who designed for the late princess, said Catherine is taking inspiration from Queen Elizabeth's approach to style.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Catharina-Amalia wearing a diamond star tiara
      Princess Catharina-Amalia Borrows Mom Queen Maxima's Wedding Tiara

      The heir to the Dutch throne borrowed Queen Maxima's Dutch Star Tiara for a state banquet in Amsterdam.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William with his hands on his chin
      Prince William Loves One Thing The King Would "Never Do"

      Grant Harrold weighs in on the Prince of Wales's refreshing change in royal protocol.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a red dress
      I'll be Having a Princess Kate Summer in These 5 Royally-Inspired Dresses

      From polka dots to florals, dressing like a princess doesn't need to come with a royal price tag.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Anne holding Mia Tindall
      Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall Reveal Princess Anne's "Soft" Side as a Grandma

      "We'll pick them up later—bye!"

      Royals
    • Harriet Sperling wearing a veil and wedding dress
      Harriet Sperling Could Give Princess Anne Some "Competition"

      The Princess Royal's new daughter-in-law "provides the blueprint for a ­modern, unshowy monarchy."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate in a beige dress at Peter Phillips's wedding
      Why Princess Kate Always "Looks the Part" While Keeping it Understated at Weddings

      "Kate is aware that the world is looking at her, even when traditionally they should be looking at the bride."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles waving at Peter Phillips's wedding
      King Charles "Works Really Hard" to Have a Different Approach Than Queen Elizabeth

      “Many people took this as rude or a snub, but that couldn’t be further from the truth."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling on their wedding day
      Peter Phillips Is "a Diplomatic Person" Despite Harry Snub, Says Former Royal Butler

      Grant Harrold weighed in on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex not being invited to the royal wedding of the year.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Natasha Rufus Isaacs wearing a blue and white dress
      Princess Kate's Ex-Boyfriend's Wife Wore a Royal-Favorite Dress to Peter Phillips Wedding

      Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs, founder of Beulah London, wore a familiar dress from her label on June 6.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Harriet Sperling followed by her bridesmaids Georgina Sperling, Savannah Phillips and Isla Phillips for the Royal wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling at All Saints' Church on June 06, 2026
      Harriet Sperling Is the Epitome of a Royal Bride in White Lace

      The newest member of the Royal Family chose a lacy gown with a dramatic veil for her nuptials.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet posing on a red carpet
      James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet Make a Rare Red Carpet Appearance

      The royal-adjacent duos supported a cause close to Prince William's heart on June 4.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles and Queen Camilla talking to Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips at Ascot
      The King and Queen Are Leaving Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's Wedding Early: Report

      June 6 is looking rather busy.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Lady Pamela Hicks helping Queen Elizabeth with her shawl
      Lady Pamela Hicks Has Died at Age 97

      India Hicks called her mother "the last of her kind."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Camilla wearing a pink coat and hat standing with Chelsea pensioners
      Queen Camilla Gives Queen Elizabeth’s Favorite Bag a Floral Upgrade

      The Queen paired the same pink coat dress she wore to Harry and Meghan's wedding with a new clutch.

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a blue dress and smiling
      Princess Kate's Bee-Themed Hoop Earrings Have a Touching Tie to Manchester

      The Princess of Wales had an emotional day visiting patients at a cancer center on June 4.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle holding Princess Lilibet
      Princess Lilibet Is Already a Budding Fashion Star in a Meghan-Approved Designer for Fifth Birthday Photo

      Lili wore a high-end sundress to celebrate her big day.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate comforting a woman with cancer in front of a bell
      Princess Kate Says Her Cancer Journey Was "Just as Hard" on Prince William and Her Parents

      The Princess of Wales opened up about chemotherapy treatment as she visited Manchester on June 4.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Harriet Sperling holding hands with Peter Phillips
      Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's Kids Won't Be Raised Like Prince William and Prince Harry In One Major Way, Says Royal Editor

      As Hannah Furness writes, "times are changing and the Royal Family is too."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • The Royal Family on the balcony at Trooping the Colour 2025
      Two Royals Are Being Prepped to Become "More Visible and More Important"

      "People appear at ease around them."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince George, Prince Charlotte and Prince Louis sitting at a VE Day parade
      Princess Charlotte "Knows the Rules" And Keeps Her SIblings in Line

      "She knows how to keep everyone in good stead," Frost says.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a red dress and laughing
      Princess Kate's Ruby Jewelry Sends a Subtle Message About "Bravery"

      The Princess of Wales brought back a sparkling necklace and earring set for a Cancer Research UK event.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A woman holding a lei wearing an orange dress
      The Best Things I Did in Oahu Had Nothing to Do With the Beach

      Instead, I explored world-class museums, cultural workshops and the only royal palace in the United States.

      By Kristin Contino

      Travel
    • Balmoral Castle
      Former Royal Butler Reveals a Hilarious Balmoral Issue

      Grant Harrold says a visit to the Scottish estate is "quite full on and regimented."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
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