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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 sitting in a car wearing a white blouse and brown hat
    Princess Kate’s Summer Hair Switch-Up Has Become a Balmoral Tradition

    The Princess of Wales showed off a sun-kissed bronde shade while vacationing in Scotland.

    Royals
    • A butler fixing plates on a banquet table at Buckingham Palace
      Former Royal Chef Shares the "Biggest Misconception" About His Job

      Visen Anenden shares what might surprise members of the public about royal meals.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Philip walking past smiling people in a three-piece suit
      Prince Philip Was So Angry About One Rumor the Palace Issued a Rare Denial

      "He was very, very angry. And deeply hurt."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • The exterior of Althorp House with sheep in the foreground
      Take a Look Inside Princess Diana's Stunning Childhood Home, Althorp House

      Earl Spencer has opened his home to the public for a limited time after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited last month.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Mary smiling in a brown blazer
      Queen Mary Nails Pre-Fall Dressing in Denim and a Summer Blazer

      Like Princess Kate, the Danish royal can't get enough of Me+Em.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle wearing sunglasses walking outside
      There's a "Significant" Reason Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are Moving to the U.K.

      The Duchess of Sussex is starting a new chapter.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Meghan Markle holding Prince Harry's arm wearing LA Dodgers hats
      Meghan Markle “Is Taking One for the Team” For Prince Harry By Moving to Britain

      "I'm not sure this is her life's desire to live back in the U.K.”

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry's Move Will Make it Hard for William to "Duck a Reconciliation"

      “The surprise return of Harry and Meghan is likely to have left William apoplectic,” said former BBC correspondent Peter Hunt.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Princess Kate and Prince William walking in a row
      Prince William and Princess Kate Have a "Very Difficult Hill to Climb" With Harry and Meghan

      The Prince and Princess of Wales kicked off their summer stay in Scotland a day after the Sussex family's bombshell move announcement.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles laughing as he talks to fans
      King Charles Is Happier Than Ever Doing One Duty, Says Body Language Expert

      "I genuinely don’t think he has ever been so popular."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Lilibet, Prince Archie and Prince Harry walking through grass at Althorp
      Earl Spencer Could Have Offered a Home to Harry and Meghan, Says Former Butler

      It's unclear where the Sussexes will be living, but multiple options have been suggested ahead of their big change.

      Royals
    • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sitting next to each other in black outfits
      Harry and Meghan's U.K. Move Suggests "Half-in, Half-Out" Life

      "The King’s reign is their only chance to be so and establish that foothold."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Harry in a tux and Meghan Markle wearing a black gown on a red carpet
      King Charles Found Out About Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Surprise U.K. Move Just 3 Days in Advance

      The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have enrolled their children in a U.K. school and will be establishing a non-royal residence.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Camilla holding an umbrella wearing a trench coat and hat
      Queen Camilla Shares One Fall Style Hero With Princess Kate

      Her Majesty went for something blue and one of her favorite brooches at York Racecourse.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie wearing a blue jacket standing next to Prince Philip
      Duchess Sophie Shares Why She Once Escaped the Balmoral Dinner Table

      The Duchess of Edinburgh shared a rare inside story from the Scottish castle in a new BBC Radio interview.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Camilla smiling in a group of people, wearing a blue dress
      Queen Camilla Admits She “Almost” Revealed The King's Cancer News Early

      In a new video, The Queen shared what it felt like to keep her husband's health battle a secret.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Anne wearing sunglasses and smirking
      Princess Anne's Famous Cotswolds Neighbor Reveals the Down-to-Earth Place You're Likely to Find Her in Town

      "No one bats an eyelid, we're all used to her."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince George smiling in a white button up shirt
      For Prince George, Eton Offers the Chance to “Stand on His Own”

      "Adolescence is really about beginning to separate what you’ve inherited from who you are becoming," Sarah Suria tells 'Marie Claire.'

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles wearing a crown at his coronation
      King Charles's Former Gardener Reveals What Changed After He Became King

      "I was a bit thrown."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A large group of members of the Royal Family on the Buckingham Palace balcony at Trooping the Colour 2019
      This Royal's Image Rehabilitation Has Become "One of the Greatest PR Campaigns"

      Buckingham Palace's efforts have paid off over the years.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie wearing a cream dress and smiling
      Duchess Sophie Announces Her New Royal Role With a Special Portrait

      Buckingham Palace released a stunning new photo to mark the occasion.

      Royals
    • Princess Diana and Prince Charles standing on the Royal Yacht Britannia
      Princess Diana Shared a Surprising Trait With Prince Charles

      Ken Wharfe tells 'Marie Claire' about one side of his former boss that the public didn't get to see.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • India Hicks walking behind Lady Pamela Hicks in a wheelchair at Queen Elizabeth's funeral
      India Hicks Shares the Detail She'll "Never Forget" About Queen Elizabeth's Funeral

      Hicks, whose mother was a bridesmaid in the late Queen's wedding, recalls what stood out about Elizabeth's 2022 memorial.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Adelaide Brooksbank wrapped in a blanket
      Princess Eugenie Shares Her Sweet Tribute to Grandma Queen Elizabeth

      The princess and husband Jack Brooksbank have announced their baby girl's name.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte sitting next to each other at the Commonwealth Games
      Princess Charlotte Has Secretly Been Following in Mom Kate's Footsteps With One Hobby

      The 11-year-old is competing on a national level.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana wearing a Virgin Atlantic sweatshirt and bike shorts
      Princess Diana's Chef Shares Her "Crazy" Pre-Gym Breakfast

      Darren McGrady shares the late royal's quick and unusual breakfast.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles and Queen Camilla toasting with winte
      King Charles and Queen Camilla Consider This Drink a "No-Go"

      Visen Anenden says that one royal is "more open minded" when it comes to new cuisine.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William and Princess Kate standing with flight attendants on a British Airways flight
      Prince William and Princess Kate's Surprising Travel Rule Revealed

      The Prince and Princess of Wales once traveled on British Airways when reality star Helena Ford was a flight attendant.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Anne, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and other members of the Royal Family on the balcony at Trooping the Colour
      This Royal "Commands Respect Naturally" Like Queen Elizabeth

      Darren Stanton says that this “more dominant” figure in the Royal Family has a "quiet authority" similar to Queen Elizabeth.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Beatrice wearing black at Queen Elizabeth's funeral
      Sarah Ferguson Misses Her Ex-Boyfriend's Funeral as She Remains in Hiding—But Princess Beatrice Attends Alone

      The former Duchess of York was nowhere to be seen as her close friend Paddy McNally was laid to rest.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
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