
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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Queen Camilla Invites James Middleton and Some Special Friends to the Palace"We can learn from dogs as much as they learn from us," Princess Kate's brother said.
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Prince Philip Thought Queen Elizabeth's Biggest Passion Was "Infuriating"Gyles Brandreth wrote that King Charles and Queen Camilla actually "have more in common" than the late Queen and Duke of Edinburgh.
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Princess Kate Reportedly Loves One Controversial Superfood IngredientPrincess Kate reportedly loves one nutritionally-packed treat.
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Airport Employee Was "Really Impressed" By Queen Camilla's Beauty Routine"She really wanted to chat about it."
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Princess Kate Hopes Her Kids Hold Three Important Values ClosePrincess Kate's philosophy on parenting is rather different than the royals before her.
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Princess Eugenie's Pregnancy Could Mark a Turning Point for Yorks“The King’s warm words show that he still has a great deal of affection for Eugenie,” says royal editor Emily Nash.
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Harriet Sperling Puts a Cool Girl Spin on Bridal White Before Her Royal WeddingPrincess Anne's future daughter-in-law wore the perfect transitional blouse at the Badminton Horse Trials.
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Queen Camilla's Rescue Dog Helps Deliver a Special MessagePrince William watched on as a sweet 100th birthday video starring the dog played at London's Royal Albert Hall.
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Princess Kate Reveals Her Latest Sporty HobbyThe royal told guests that she's taken up the sport with her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton.
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Princess Kate is a 1950s Garden Party Dream in Dotted DressThe Princess of Wales added another blazer dress to her collection on May 8.
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William and Kate Brought Charlotte to Tour Oundle SchoolA source tells 'Marie Claire' the future King and Queen paid a visit to the Northamptonshire school on May 1.
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King Charles No Longer Channels Eeyore, Says Royal BiographerThe monarch has a Tigger-like spring in his step these days.
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Locals Are "Proud as Punch" About Prince George's "Terribly Exciting" Visit to Boarding School—And It's Not EtonResidents have their "fingers crossed" for the future King to make a different choice than his father.
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Queen Camilla Keeps Queen Elizabeth's Royal Style Legacy AliveThe first Buckingham Palace garden party of 2026 was proof.
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Have a Reason to Visit AustraliaThe Wales family helped the wildlife conservationist with an adorable task.
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Ex-Prince Andrew Is "Shaken" After Being Chased By a Ski Mask-Wearing Man on Sandringham Estate: ReportThe former Duke of York was threatened while he was out walking his dogs.
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Meghan Markle Shares New Baby Photo of Prince Archie for 7th BirthdayPrince Harry and Princess Lilibet both starred in a post celebrating Archie's special day.
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King Charles Meets a Surprising VIP Guest at Garden PartyThe King couldn't help but spend extra time with one attendee.
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Prince Harry and Jack Brooksbank Reportedly Joked About Coronation Seating ChartJack Brooksbank and the Duke of Sussex shared a lighthearted moment three years ago today.
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Former Royal Butler Reveals Secret Royal Family Code Names"I think it was so when you were out and about in public, you could talk more openly without worrying about people overhearing."
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Princess Kate Honors Her Kids With $2,700 JewelryThe Princess of Wales gave a sweet nod to her children with her accessories.
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An Unlikely Royal Has Been "Reborn" in Queen CamillaGyles Brandreth says that he thought one royal "was irreplaceable" until he saw how Queen Camilla operated.
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This Member of the Royal Family Is “So Normal” That People “Forget She’s a Royal,” Says Insider"She's so lovely."
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Queen Letizia Pairs a Mango Cocktail Dress With Incredible Diamonds Tied to Queen VictoriaThe Spanish royal went for the ultimate high-low look at an anniversary party on May 4.
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Princess Charlene Reveals New Hairstyle and a Sporty Pair of Hermès SneakersShe joined husband Prince Albert for a sporty outing in Monaco.
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Prince William Admits He’d “Be In the Gym for 3 Days” If He Gave in to One CravingThe Prince of Wales brought a "calorie grenade" to Yorkshire on May 5.
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Princess Diana Almost Didn't Wear Her Met Gala Dress Because of Prince WilliamDiana only walked the Met red carpet once, and she nearly didn't wear her iconic slip dress.
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