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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

    Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte with their heads together at the Commonwealth Games
    Princess Charlotte Had a Special Backstage Experience Orchestrated by Mom Kate

    West End star Zizi Strallen shared the "cute" request Charlotte made.

    Royals
    • Prince Harry looks at Prince William on the Buckingham Palace balcony as both wear military uniforms
      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

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth in a purple coat smiling at a horse held by Monty Roberts
      Exclusive: How Queen Elizabeth's Friendship with California Cowboy Monty Roberts Changed Both of Their Lives

      The 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

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie wearing a lime green dress with a purple sash
      Duchess Sophie Embraces Fall's Unexpected Color Clashing Trend

      The royal showed how surprising color pairings are done.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry riding an ATV with Princess Lilibet and Prince Archie with their dog running behind
      Princess Lilibet Shares One of Mom Meghan's Favorite Hobbies

      Lili starred in a new video celebrating dad Prince Harry's birthday.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Grace Kelly wearing a white dress
      Grace Kelly "Understood Quiet Luxury" Before the Term Was Invented

      The Princess of Monaco knew the power of "a considered eye" when it came to her jewels.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Lilibet, Prince Archie and Prince Harry walking through grass at Althorp
      Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Are Changing Schools After Just 2 Days

      Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a U-turn with their children's schooling after moving back to Britain.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Anne wearing a coat and paisley scarf
      Princess Anne Gets a "Round of A-Paws" from Sheep Dogs in Timeless Paisley Look

      The queen of classic British style continues her reign.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Meghan Markle wearing a blue striped shirt
      Meghan Markle Transforms Her Wardrobe from California to Cotswolds

      The Duchess of Sussex traded bare feet and beaches for rain boots and roaring fires.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • 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

      Royals
    • Princess Diana’s Ex-Boyfriend Reflects on the Moment When He Thought “Her Reputation Was Dead”

      Heart surgeon Hasnat Khan said he warned the late royal about one move she made in the months before her tragic death.

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth laying a wreath at the 9/11 memorial
      Queen Elizabeth Broke Tradition With One "Ultimate Sign of Unity" After 9/11

      The late Queen showed her solidarity with the American people by making a heartfelt, unprecedented gesture.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a green dress at Royal Marsden hospital
      Princess Kate Trades Fall's Trendy Moss Green for an Old Favorite Emerald Dress

      The Princess of Wales sent a quiet message with her outfit while meeting with patients in London.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a green dress and holding hands with a cancer patient
      Princess Kate Reflects On the "Huge Difference" One Hobby Made on Her Cancer Recovery

      The Princess of Wales made an emotional return to the Royal Marsden on September 11.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Harald and Queen Sonja standing with Princess Astrid in a wheelchair
      The Norwegian Royal Family Suffers Another Major Family Death

      King Haakon announced a sad loss for his family after Princess Astrid died on September 11.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Anne wearing a black coat and brooch
      Princess Anne Brings Back a Nearly 60-Year-Old Brooch For King Harald's Funeral

      Nilesh Rakholia tells 'Marie Claire' that the Princess Royal made a "very deliberate" choice to honor the late Norwegian monarch.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra wearing black and a veil at King Harald's funeral
      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

      Royals
    • Marius Borg Hoiby wearing a suit at King Harald's funeral
      Marius Borg Høiby Leaves House Arrest for King Harald's Funeral

      King Haakon's stepson was given special permission to attend the services at Oslo Cathedral on September 9.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William at King Harald's funeral
      Prince William Pivots From Eton Dropoff to King Harald's Funeral

      The Prince of Wales represented his father in Norway alongside royals from around the world.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate holding an umbrella walking next to Prince George
      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

      Royals
    • Prince William and Prince Harry walking in blue suits at Kensington Palace
      William and Harry Have One Surprising "Last Vehicle" For Communication

      The brothers haven't spoken in years, but they have one connection that requires them to "take turns."

      Royals
    • Prince George and Prince William smiling at each other
      Prince George Laughs at Prince William's Embarrassing Dad Mishap at Eton

      The future King encountered a relatable struggle on his son's first day of school.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate smiling and holding an umbrella with Prince George
      Prince William, Princess Kate and Prince George Take the Same Fashion Risk

      The 13-year-old stepped into his future while matching with mom and dad.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince George in his Eton College uniform
      How Prince George's First Day at Eton College Differed From Prince William's

      The 13-year-old future King is following in his dad's footsteps at the historic boarding school, but with one change.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret posing in dress coats as children
      Queen Elizabeth Laughs at Princess Margaret’s Behavior in Family Movie

      The late Queen and King Charles enjoyed some home videos in a sweet clip shared by a former royal staffer.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Pippa Middleton wearing a white dress and sunglasses at Wimbledon
      Pippa Middleton Could Be Offered One Future Role With Princess Kate

      The Princess of Wales's younger sister, who turns 43 on September 6, "keeps herself very low key."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth sitting on a sofa with a corgi
      Rare Footage of Queen Elizabeth Reveals Corgis Interrupting a “Remarkable” Task

      Former 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

      Royals
    • Princess Catharina Amalia wearing a red top and smiling
      Europe's Future Queens Are Making Their Own Royal Beauty Rules

      Four 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

      Royals
    • Alizee Thevenet in a white top and leather skirt standing in front of a green Longchamp step and repeat
      Alizée Thevenet Shows How French Girl Style Is Done at Longchamp Festival

      Mocha and white is perfect with a pop of green.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth smiling at Lady Louise
      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

      Royals
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