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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Former Royal Chef Shares the "Biggest Misconception" About His JobVisen Anenden shares what might surprise members of the public about royal meals.
By Kristin Contino
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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
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Take a Look Inside Princess Diana's Stunning Childhood Home, Althorp HouseEarl Spencer has opened his home to the public for a limited time after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited last month.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Mary Nails Pre-Fall Dressing in Denim and a Summer BlazerLike Princess Kate, the Danish royal can't get enough of Me+Em.
By Kristin Contino
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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
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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
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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
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Prince William and Princess Kate Have a "Very Difficult Hill to Climb" With Harry and MeghanThe 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
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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
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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
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King Charles Found Out About Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Surprise U.K. Move Just 3 Days in AdvanceThe 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
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Queen Camilla Shares One Fall Style Hero With Princess KateHer Majesty went for something blue and one of her favorite brooches at York Racecourse.
By Kristin Contino
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Duchess Sophie Shares Why She Once Escaped the Balmoral Dinner TableThe Duchess of Edinburgh shared a rare inside story from the Scottish castle in a new BBC Radio interview.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Camilla Admits She “Almost” Revealed The King's Cancer News EarlyIn a new video, The Queen shared what it felt like to keep her husband's health battle a secret.
By Kristin Contino
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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
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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
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King Charles's Former Gardener Reveals What Changed After He Became King"I was a bit thrown."
By Kristin Contino
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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
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Princess Diana Shared a Surprising Trait With Prince CharlesKen Wharfe tells 'Marie Claire' about one side of his former boss that the public didn't get to see.
By Kristin Contino
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India Hicks Shares the Detail She'll "Never Forget" About Queen Elizabeth's FuneralHicks, whose mother was a bridesmaid in the late Queen's wedding, recalls what stood out about Elizabeth's 2022 memorial.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Eugenie Shares Her Sweet Tribute to Grandma Queen ElizabethThe princess and husband Jack Brooksbank have announced their baby girl's name.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Charlotte Has Secretly Been Following in Mom Kate's Footsteps With One HobbyThe 11-year-old is competing on a national level.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Diana's Chef Shares Her "Crazy" Pre-Gym BreakfastDarren McGrady shares the late royal's quick and unusual breakfast.
By Kristin Contino
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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
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Prince William and Princess Kate's Surprising Travel Rule RevealedThe Prince and Princess of Wales once traveled on British Airways when reality star Helena Ford was a flight attendant.
By Kristin Contino
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This Royal "Commands Respect Naturally" Like Queen ElizabethDarren Stanton says that this “more dominant” figure in the Royal Family has a "quiet authority" similar to Queen Elizabeth.
By Kristin Contino
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Sarah Ferguson Misses Her Ex-Boyfriend's Funeral as She Remains in Hiding—But Princess Beatrice Attends AloneThe former Duchess of York was nowhere to be seen as her close friend Paddy McNally was laid to rest.
By Kristin Contino


