
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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Queen Elizabeth Made History By “Normalizing” One Aspect of Royal LifeThe late Queen's reign marked a turning point for the Royal Family.
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Exclusive: Royal Biographer Robert Hardman Reveals the “Sharp” and “Authentic” Side of Queen Elizabeth the Public Rarely Saw“The older she got, the sort of stronger she got,” the author tells 'Marie Claire.'
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King Charles Used to Emulate His "Big-Spending Grandmother"Tina Brown said The King "wanted to out-granny" the Queen Mother in terms of lavishness.
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Two of Queen Elizabeth's Children Don't Drink Alcohol at AllAuthor Robert Hardman shares that a surprising member of the Royal Family does not drink alcohol.
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Queen Elizabeth Revealed She Stopped Watching One Game Show Because of a Corgi-Related Problem, Says Royal AuthorBiographer Gyles Brandreth says the late Queen told him the very matter-of-fact reason she quit tuning into one of her favorite programs.
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Queen Elizabeth's Hatmaker Shares Her Favorite Designs and Behind-the-Scenes StoriesStella McLaren opens her memory box for 'Marie Claire,' sharing the unlikely inspiration behind some of the late Queen's incredible hats.
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Meghan Markle Hits the Water in a Nautical-Inspired Outfit During Australia TourThe Duchess of Sussex wore stripes and shades for a day out with Prince Harry.
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A Prime Minister's Baby Almost Broke Queen Elizabeth's Brooch"There was a time and a place for children," David Cameron recalled.
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Exclusive: How Meghan Markle's Investment in OneOff Is "Supporting the Designers Behind What She Wears"The fashion discovery platform tells 'Marie Claire' that the Duchess of Sussex cares deeply about uplifting the brands she wears.
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Duchess Sophie Speaks Out on "Human Cost" She's Witnessed in Her Royal Work"No human should ever have to encounter such devastation and violence."
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Meghan Markle Takes the Graphic Tee Trend to AustraliaThe Duchess of Sussex went ultra-casual for her last day in Melbourne.
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Former Royal Chef Says If He Added One Item to the Royal Menu King Charles Would Put “Thick Black Marker” Through ItDarren McGrady says he wouldn't have "dared" to suggest certain meals during his time at the palace.
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Kensington Palace Announces Princess Kate and Princess Anne Are Joining Forces for a Major Royal EventThe Princess of Wales and the Princess Royal will take on Anzac Day duties April 25.
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Prince Harry Says He Doesn't "Blame" Charles and Diana for Their ParentingThe Duke of Sussex got candid about parenting during his trip to Australia.
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Queen Elizabeth Used This "Silent Signal of Displeasure"Royal author Robert Hardman revealed the trick in his new biography of the late Queen.
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Meghan Markle Nods to California With Australia Trip JewelryJewelry pro Oliver Hobart tells 'Marie Claire' that "influence can be exercised through even the smallest elements of a look."
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Princess Kate's Rider Includes a Millennial StapleThe Royal Family's requests are surprisingly down-to-earth.
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Meghan Markle Leans Into Diplomatic Dressing in AustraliaThe Duchess of Sussex highlighted Australian brands for her first trip back to the country since 2018.
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Prince George's Relationship With King Charles Will ChangeGeorge, 12, will follow in his father's footsteps once he becomes a teenager.
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Queen Elizabeth Was Compared to a "Footballer's Wife"The Royal Family called Peter's decision a "serious error of judgement."
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Prince William's "Fun Evening" With Princess Kate RevealedIt's much different than The King's wild nights in.
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Prince William's Surprising Reaction to Andrew's Title Stripping Revealed in New BookAuthor Robert Hardman revealed a detail about rumored "hardliner" William in his new book about Queen Elizabeth.
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The Royal Family Will Mark Queen Elizabeth's 100th Birthday With a Special Palace Party Including a Surprising VIP Guest ListThe celebrations will include cake, cards and some touching attendees.
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Mia Tindall Wears a Princess Kate-Approved Striped Trouser SuitMia Tindall has come a long way from holding Queen Elizabeth's handbag.
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Queen Elizabeth’s “Tricky Act” Ended Up Being Her “Greatest Accomplishment”“She was the first monarch ever who had to, as it were, manage decline,” said author Robert Hardman.
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Princess Kate Stepped Up and Played the Role of “Royal Sheepdog” With William and Harry at Prince Philip’s FuneralThe Princess of Wales pulled a move that would "probably have pleased and amused" the late Duke of Edinburgh.
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Queen Elizabeth Biography Claims She Adapted "Slowly" to Modern TimesOne royal expert calls the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography entry “mean-spirited and begrudging.”
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