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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

    Prince WIlliam walking next to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
    Royal Expert Claims William and Harry Can't Avoid Each Other Forever

    "It makes no difference if Harry and Meghan are in Oxfordshire, California or Timbuktu," a royal insider said.

    Royals
    • King Charles holding hands with Emmanuel Macron
      King Charles Shows Off a “Real Bromance” After Balmoral Break

      The King had French president Emmanuel Macron "crying with laughter" at the British Museum.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A black and white photo of Meghan Markle sitting on a sofa with Gloria Steinem in front of an elephant painting
      Meghan Markle Pays Tribute to Her Late "Friend and Mentor" Gloria Steinem

      The Duchess of Sussex was close friends with the feminist icon, who died on September 2.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Harald and King Charles laughing in military uniforms
      Why King Charles Is Unlikely to Attend King Harald of Norway’s Funeral

      Buckingham Palace hasn't confirmed who will be heading to Oslo next week.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Infanta Sofia wearing a Spain soccer jersey
      Two European Royals Applied to College Under a Different Name

      Two of Europe's young royals flew under the radar during the college application process.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William and Prince Harry standing next to each other at Queen Elizabeth's funeral
      William and Harry's Potential Reconciliation Will be a "Slow Build"

      An insider says that the Princes and Princess of Wales are steering clear of a "knee-jerk reaction" to the Sussex family's return.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Mette Marit wearing a nasal cannula
      Queen Mette-Marit Was Hospitalized After Missing King Haakon's Swearing-In Ceremony

      King Haakon drove his wife to the National Hospital in Oslo following his swearing-in ceremony.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • The exterior of Royal Lodge
      Royal Lodge Is Up For Rent After Royal Family Refuses to Move In

      If you have a spare $540,000 a year, the historic Windsor home will be up for rent.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William wearing a plumed hat
      Prince William Will Be the First British Monarch With American Ancestry

      Stephanie Green tells 'Marie Claire' that Princess Diana's ancestors prove "how much closer" the Royal Family is to the United States than one might think.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Mette-Marit and King Haakon wearing black outfits
      Queen Mette-Marit Misses King Haakon's Swearing-In Ceremony

      Queen Mette-Marit is being "observed throughout the day" as Norway continues to mourn the loss of King Harald.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A split image of Ken Wharfe talking to Princess Diana
      Princess Diana’s Bodyguard Shares How She Made Staff "Part of the Party"

      Ken Wharfe recalls that with the late royal, "you could very easily be drawn into a private gathering or family occasion."

      Royals
    • Sarah Ferguson wearing a green dress standing in front of a maroon wall
      Sarah Ferguson Is “Looking at Her Options” For a Tell-All Interview

      The former Duchess of York is moving back to the U.K. after spending almost a year out of the public eye.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Eugenie wearing a white dress
      Princess Eugenie Shares Sweet New Photos of “Happy Days” With Her Kids

      The royal's new daughter starred in a series of Instagram Stories.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • The exterior of Althorp House with a lowered flag
      Princess Diana’s Brother Shares Moving Images of Their Childhood Home

      Earl Spencer called August 31 his "least favourite day."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Margaret wearing a headscarf standing next to the Queen Mother, looking away
      Why Princess Margaret Was "Barely on Speaking Terms" With the Queen Mother

      Sarah Bradford wrote about the "traumatic" 1950s incident in her biography of Queen Elizabeth.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Mette-Marit wearing a red hat
      Meet Norway's Controversial New Queen Mette-Marit

      The commoner-turned-queen has seen her fair share of scandals in recent years.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Martha Louise walking in black outfits
      Why Princess Märtha Louise Isn't the New Queen of Norway

      The controversial princess might've been the late King Harald's firstborn child, but her little brother took the throne on August 28.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A flag flying at half mast at Buckingham Palace
      Buckingham Palace Flag Is Flying at Half-Staff as King Charles Shares Family Loss

      The King posted a touching tribute to his family member on August 28.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Harald of Norway in a gray coat
      King Harald of Norway Has Died at Age 89

      Europe's oldest-reigning monarch passed away on August 28.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry smiling in front of a step and repeat
      Prince Harry’s Cousin Shares Thoughts on His “Exciting” Return to Britain

      Lady Eliza Spencer is the first family member of Harry's to comment on the Duke of Sussex's return to England.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Meghan Markle wearing butterfly earrings
      Meghan Markle Is Giving Princess Diana's Jewelry a New Life in Britain

      From Diana's aquamarine ring to her butterfly earrings, Nilesh Rakholia says that the jewelry Meghan now wears is no longer "associated with one woman."

      Royals
    • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle posing on a red carpet
      One Royal Warned of Harry and Meghan "Reinventing the Wheel" Years Ago

      Katie Nicholl says that she interpreted a 2020 interview to be "a word of warning" to the Sussexes.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • James Middleton holding his dog Zulu
      James Middleton Shares a Rare Photo of Princess Kate's Late Dog, Lupo

      The future Queen's brother posted a sweet image of her beloved cocker spaniel on International Dog Day.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles wearing a light gray suit
      Insider Says There’s a “Chance” For William and Harry Reunion

      “This is the best opportunity we have seen in recent years.”

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Meghan Markle linking arms with Prince Harry
      Harry and Meghan's Friend Says Their Move "Is Not Sudden"

      The Sussex family has officially touched down in Britain.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a blue suit and hat standing with Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis on the Buckingham Palace balcony
      Dolly Parton Never Got to Experience One Moment With George, Charlotte and Louis

      The late country star once shared her wish for the Wales children.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Dolly Parton posing in a white dress on a gray background
      Dolly Parton Shared “The Most Precious Gifts” With Queen Camilla

      The Queen shared an emotional tribute to the late country star on Instagram.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle holding hands walking
      7 Reasons Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are Moving to the U.K.

      From family reconciliation to career growth, royal experts Rachel Bowie and Grant Harrold share the possible motivations behind the Sussex family's decision.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William wearing sunglasses in the stands at Wimbledon
      Prince William Could Follow in One European Queen's Title-Stripping Footsteps

      The Prince of Wales might opt to reconsider the titles of several family members when he becomes King, says author Andrew Morton.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Camilla turned to the side wearing a green dress
      Queen Camilla's Friend Shares Her Philosophy on Prince Harry Relationship

      The Queen's companion admitted that Camilla was "hurt" by comments the Duke of Sussex made about her in his memoir.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
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