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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Prince William's Stance on Prince Harry Has Changed to a "Cold War"The Prince and Princess of Wales “see it as a sideshow" when it comes to the Sussexes.
By Kristin Contino
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Exclusive: How Queen Elizabeth's Friendship with California Cowboy Monty Roberts Changed Both of Their LivesThe late horse trainer's daughter tells 'Marie Claire' about her father's 30-plus-year relationship with the late Queen, from animal jokes to transforming the royal stables.
By Kristin Contino
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Duchess Sophie Embraces Fall's Unexpected Color Clashing TrendThe royal showed how surprising color pairings are done.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Lilibet Shares One of Mom Meghan's Favorite HobbiesLili starred in a new video celebrating dad Prince Harry's birthday.
By Kristin Contino
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Grace Kelly "Understood Quiet Luxury" Before the Term Was InventedThe Princess of Monaco knew the power of "a considered eye" when it came to her jewels.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Are Changing Schools After Just 2 DaysPrince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a U-turn with their children's schooling after moving back to Britain.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Anne Gets a "Round of A-Paws" from Sheep Dogs in Timeless Paisley LookThe queen of classic British style continues her reign.
By Kristin Contino
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Meghan Markle Transforms Her Wardrobe from California to CotswoldsThe Duchess of Sussex traded bare feet and beaches for rain boots and roaring fires.
By Kristin Contino
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King Charles Could Recreate One of Queen Elizabeth's Eton Rituals“He understands better than anyone the challenges George will face as the future King going through the difficult teenage years."
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Elizabeth Broke Tradition With One "Ultimate Sign of Unity" After 9/11The late Queen showed her solidarity with the American people by making a heartfelt, unprecedented gesture.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate Trades Fall's Trendy Moss Green for an Old Favorite Emerald DressThe Princess of Wales sent a quiet message with her outfit while meeting with patients in London.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate Reflects On the "Huge Difference" One Hobby Made on Her Cancer RecoveryThe Princess of Wales made an emotional return to the Royal Marsden on September 11.
By Kristin Contino
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The Norwegian Royal Family Suffers Another Major Family DeathKing Haakon announced a sad loss for his family after Princess Astrid died on September 11.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Anne Brings Back a Nearly 60-Year-Old Brooch For King Harald's FuneralNilesh Rakholia tells 'Marie Claire' that the Princess Royal made a "very deliberate" choice to honor the late Norwegian monarch.
By Kristin Contino
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Norwegian Royals Choose Gems That Speak "The Language of Royal Mourning"Eddie Le Vian tells 'Marie Claire' that the Norwegian royal family's pearls carry a "profound" symbolism.
By Kristin Contino
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Marius Borg Høiby Leaves House Arrest for King Harald's FuneralKing Haakon's stepson was given special permission to attend the services at Oslo Cathedral on September 9.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince William Pivots From Eton Dropoff to King Harald's FuneralThe Prince of Wales represented his father in Norway alongside royals from around the world.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate's Eton College Jewelry Echoes Princess Diana"It's a bolder shape than we usually see her reach for," Nilesh Rakholia tells 'Marie Claire.'
By Kristin Contino
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Prince George Laughs at Prince William's Embarrassing Dad Mishap at EtonThe future King encountered a relatable struggle on his son's first day of school.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince William, Princess Kate and Prince George Take the Same Fashion RiskThe 13-year-old stepped into his future while matching with mom and dad.
By Kristin Contino
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How Prince George's First Day at Eton College Differed From Prince William'sThe 13-year-old future King is following in his dad's footsteps at the historic boarding school, but with one change.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Elizabeth Laughs at Princess Margaret’s Behavior in Family MovieThe late Queen and King Charles enjoyed some home videos in a sweet clip shared by a former royal staffer.
By Kristin Contino
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Pippa Middleton Could Be Offered One Future Role With Princess KateThe Princess of Wales's younger sister, who turns 43 on September 6, "keeps herself very low key."
By Kristin Contino
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Rare Footage of Queen Elizabeth Reveals Corgis Interrupting a “Remarkable” TaskFormer royal gardener Jack Stooks shared a clip of the late Queen's dogs getting into the mix as she practiced an important duty.
By Kristin Contino
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Europe's Future Queens Are Making Their Own Royal Beauty RulesFour future queens are poised to take the throne after their fathers, and they're taking a "softer, younger approach" to royal beauty.
By Kristin Contino
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Alizée Thevenet Shows How French Girl Style Is Done at Longchamp FestivalMocha and white is perfect with a pop of green.
By Kristin Contino
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This Royal’s Approach to Life and Love is Like Queen Elizabeth “All Over Again""There is a resemblance," says royal author Robert Jobson. "But the likeness that matters more is not in the face."
By Kristin Contino


