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 Elizabeth Was Once Accused of “Walking Out in a Huff" by the BBC"We got to see all sides of her that day."
By Kristin Contino
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Royal Author Reveals the “Secret” to Prince William and Princess Kate’s Successful Marriage and How Kate Plans to Support Her Husband This FallExpect a major appearance from the couple.
By Kristin Contino
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Duchess Sophie Updates Her Summer Uniform With a Raffia BagThe Duchess of Edinburgh beat the heat in a breezy new midi.
By Kristin Contino
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James Wessex's Future Plans Follow in Prince William's FootstepsPerhaps the Prince of Wales can give his cousin James some tips.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Diana’s Former Bodyguard Compares the Royal Family to "Traveling Theater"Ken Wharfe tells 'Marie Claire' that "if the star of the show isn't performing, the whole thing falls apart."
By Kristin Contino
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Steal Carole Middleton’s Wimbledon Style in the Me+Em SaleSave 30 percent on her exact dress.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince Edward's Friend Unpacks "Terrifying" Sandringham Dress CodeThe late Queen stepped in to help when a teenage Tanya Rose was invited to stay with the royals.
By Kristin Contino
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Sarah Ferguson's Summer Hideaway Was Likely Funded by Her Late Ex-BoyfriendThe former Duchess of York has been staying out of the public eye since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince Philip Thought One Royal Had an "Emotional Hold" Over CharlesRoyal biographer Gyles Brandreth spoke to the late Duke about his feelings on one of his in-laws.
By Kristin Contino
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Boden's Summer Sale Is Full of Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte-Approved StylesSave up to 60 percent on royally-approved finds from Boden.
By Kristin Contino
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Former Royal Chef Shares Why The King's One Title Should Be “Taken Back”Visen Anenden shares that The King has always been "ahead of the curve" with his views.
By Kristin Contino
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This Royal Shocked Staffers By Working on a Tractor at SandringhamKing Charles "couldn't be prouder," one staffer said.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Letizia's Daughters Steal Her Winning Summer StyleSo nice they wore it thrice.
By Kristin Contino
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Royal Staffer Says The King Can "Control" Few Aspects of His Day-to-Day LifeThe King is "very particular."
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Diana Would Never Disappoint One Member of the Royal FamilyKen Wharfe tells 'Marie Claire' that "there was a real sense of duty on her part."
By Kristin Contino
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Duchess Sophie Has Taken on a New Royal Role That Could See Her Team Up With Prince HarryThe Duchess of Edinburgh is taking on a job that fits right in with her nephew's interests.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince Philip Thought One Move Prince Charles Made Was "Bloody Stupid"Gyles Brandreth revealed the late Duke of Edinburgh's feelings about an incident that "saddened' Queen Elizabeth.
By Kristin Contino
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The Reason Why the Late Monarch’s Marriage to Prince Philip “Worked So Well”Lady Myra Butter explained how the late Queen navigated her seven-decade-long relationship.
By Kristin Contino
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Duchess Sophie’s Summer Style Formula Makes Late Summer Dressing a No BrainerWorks every time.
By Kristin Contino
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King Charles and His Siblings Could Be "Normal" Kids in One Place“It was never about grand entertainment.”
By Kristin Contino
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Prince Edward Told His Ex That Having "Two Wives" Would Be IdealRuthie Henshall revealed an interesting comment her ex-boyfriend made during a recent TV appearance.
By Kristin Contino
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King Charles’s Unusual Vacation Packing Rumor Is Debunked by Former ButlerGrant Harrold shares that The King doesn't bring one item on his summer getaway.
By Kristin Contino
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Former Royal Butler Says This Unexpected Royal Is "One of the Most Laid-Back"Grant Harrold shares that even though this person is "lovely," you don't want to cross her.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Diana "Didn't Always Welcome" Protection From Her BodyguardKen Wharfe shares that it "wasn't always easy" looking after the late royal.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Camilla Wouldn't Give Up One Part of Her Life When Marrying The King"I can understand why it looks a little odd to people," said royal editor Rebecca English.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Elizabeth Would Take Calls From One Friend at Any Time, No Matter What She Was DoingThe late Queen's friend once said he'd "take a bullet" before deceiving her.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Leonor Embraces Tie Dye and Beach Waves in MallorcaThe future queen wore one of her most laid-back looks yet in Mallorca.
By Kristin Contino


