
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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Top Designer Once Claimed Princess Diana "Ruined" Its "Credibility" by Shopping There
Diana was dubbed "a dreary fashion victim," per the new book 'Dianaworld.'
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Queen Camilla's Grandkids Call Her the Cutest Nickname With Ties to a Surprising Celebrity
She's the Queen, Que-een, Que-e-een.
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Queen Elizabeth Had the Best Comeback During "Silly" Argument With Prince Philip
She put him in his place.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William and Kate Middleton Gave Prince George an Important Kingship Lesson
The 11-year-old took a big step toward understanding his future duties.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William and Kate Middleton Share a Rare Romantic Moment in Surprise Video
Princess Kate shared her "sanctuary" in a deeply personal new film.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth Agreed to a Memorable Cameo as a "Joke" for Her Grandkids
The name's Elizabeth. Queen Elizabeth.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Margrethe of Denmark, 85, Remains Hospitalized After Canceling Royal Event
The palace issued an update on the former Danish queen's health.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Camilla's VE Day Concert Outfit Was Pulled Straight From Husband King Charles's Closet
She brings borrowing from the boys to a new level.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Has Now Received the Same Special Honor as Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte
Kensington Palace announced the beautiful tribute on May 9.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth "Was Only Afraid of One Thing"—and it Caused Debates Within Her Family
"She could put up with everything else," royal biographer Robert Hardman said.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Kate Middleton Subtly Honors Holocaust Victims with Her Jewelry at VE Day Concert
The Princess of Wales nailed symbolic dressing, as usual.
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Princess Sofia Missed a Dazzling Tiara Moment After Debuting Baby Princess Ines at Royal Event
The Swedish royal family brought out their best jewels for a special state banquet.
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Why Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte Skipped VE Day Service With Their Parents
The Wales children stayed behind for a solid reason.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Kate Middleton and Prince William Will Make a Surprise Appearance With King Charles and Queen Camilla
The palace made a last-minute addition to the guest list for one special event.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Kate Middleton Brings Back a Diana-Coded Dotted Dress for VE Day Service
The Princess of Wales channeled her late mother-in-law.
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Duchess Sophie Can't Stop, Won't Stop Borrowing Her Daughter's Hats and Headbands
The Duchess of Edinburgh stole one of Lady Louise's accessories for the second time this spring.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William and Princess Kate’s Parenting Decisions With Louis and Charlotte are "Absolutely Critical"
The Prince of Wales aims to make "the whole royal existence approachable and not scary for all his children."
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Prince Harry Spends Prince Archie's Birthday Honoring Princess Diana's Legacy
"This generation isn’t waiting for permission to lead — they are already doing it."
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Princess Diana "Would Edit" Stories About Herself Before They Ran and "Fax Them Back"
"Diana worked the media exactly the same way the media worked Diana."
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"Practical" Princess Charlotte Is the Opposite of Cheeky Prince Louis
"She is quite a strong character."
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Queen Camilla Just Honored Queen Elizabeth With a Rare $53,000 Heirloom Brooch
The heirloom piece made an appearance at an official coronation portrait unveiling on May 6.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Louis Gives His Unfiltered Review of VE Day Celebrations
You can count on little brother Louis to keep it real.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Sabrina Carpenter Is the 2025 Met Gala's Greatest Show Woman
That's that her espresso.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Rihanna Reveals Third Pregnancy at Met Gala 2025
The pop star surprised fans by showing off a baby bump on fashion's biggest night.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Louis Hilariously Imitates Prince George’s Pre-Teen Hair Flip
"Wasn't this supposed to be fun?"
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince George Gets a Taste of His Future as King During Rare Solo Outing With Parents
The 11-year-old joined his family and the British prime minister at a tea party honoring WWII veterans.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Charlotte and Princess Kate Follow the Same Fashion Philosophy
The duo joined Prince William, Prince George and Prince Louis in London to kick off VE Day celebrations.
By Kristin Contino Published