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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 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.

    Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth wearing a crown at the state opening of Parliament
      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

      Royals
    • Prince William and Princess Kate kissing at a polo match
      Royal Author Reveals the “Secret” to Prince William and Princess Kate’s Successful Marriage and How Kate Plans to Support Her Husband This Fall

      Expect a major appearance from the couple.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie waring a blue dress clutching a straw bag next to Prince Edward
      Duchess Sophie Updates Her Summer Uniform With a Raffia Bag

      The Duchess of Edinburgh beat the heat in a breezy new midi.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A headshot of James, Earl of Wessex at Christmas
      James Wessex's Future Plans Follow in Prince William's Footsteps

      Perhaps the Prince of Wales can give his cousin James some tips.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana shaking hands with a fan as others take photos of her
      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

      Royals
    • Carole Middleton and Pippa Middleton at Wimbledon in white dresses
      Steal Carole Middleton’s Wimbledon Style in the Me+Em Sale

      Save 30 percent on her exact dress.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • The Exterior of Sandringham House
      Prince Edward's Friend Unpacks "Terrifying" Sandringham Dress Code

      The late Queen stepped in to help when a teenage Tanya Rose was invited to stay with the royals.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Sarah Ferguson smiling outside in a green and pink dress
      Sarah Ferguson's Summer Hideaway Was Likely Funded by Her Late Ex-Boyfriend

      The former Duchess of York has been staying out of the public eye since Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Philip wearing a suit looking thoughtful
      Prince Philip Thought One Royal Had an "Emotional Hold" Over Charles

      Royal biographer Gyles Brandreth spoke to the late Duke about his feelings on one of his in-laws.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a jacket and sweater standing in front of trees
      How to Master Princess Kate's "Balmoral Look" This Fall

      Tom Birbeck of Scottish label House of Bruar shares how to nail the Scottish Highlands aesthetic.

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a red blazer and smiling
      Boden's Summer Sale Is Full of Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte-Approved Styles

      Save up to 60 percent on royally-approved finds from Boden.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles tipping his top hat
      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

      Royals
    • Exterior of Sandringham House with a pond in front
      This Royal Shocked Staffers By Working on a Tractor at Sandringham

      King Charles "couldn't be prouder," one staffer said.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia leaving a restaurant in blue dreses
      Queen Letizia's Daughters Steal Her Winning Summer Style

      So nice they wore it thrice.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles wearing a tan suit and smiling
      Royal Staffer Says The King Can "Control" Few Aspects of His Day-to-Day Life

      The King is "very particular."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana wearing a tiara
      Princess Diana Would Never Disappoint One Member of the Royal Family

      Ken Wharfe tells 'Marie Claire' that "there was a real sense of duty on her part."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie resting her chin on her hand
      Duchess Sophie Has Taken on a New Royal Role That Could See Her Team Up With Prince Harry

      The Duchess of Edinburgh is taking on a job that fits right in with her nephew's interests.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Charles holding a paper and turning to look at Prince Philip
      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

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip smiling on their wedding day
      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

      Royals
    • Princess Beatrice wearing a beige dress
      Princess Beatrice's Birthday "Won't Be an Easy One"

      The past year has been a turbulent one for the former Duke and Duchess of York's eldest daughter.

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie eating an ice cream cone
      Duchess Sophie’s Summer Style Formula Makes Late Summer Dressing a No Brainer

      Works every time.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles and Princess Anne playing with a toy car and buggy as kids
      King Charles and His Siblings Could Be "Normal" Kids in One Place

      “It was never about grand entertainment.”

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Edward wearing a suit and top hat
      Prince Edward Told His Ex That Having "Two Wives" Would Be Ideal

      Ruthie Henshall revealed an interesting comment her ex-boyfriend made during a recent TV appearance.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles getting on a plane
      King Charles’s Unusual Vacation Packing Rumor Is Debunked by Former Butler

      Grant Harrold shares that The King doesn't bring one item on his summer getaway.

      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
      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

      Royals
    • Princess Diana wearing a black blazer walking next to bodyguard Ken Wharfe
      Princess Diana "Didn't Always Welcome" Protection From Her Bodyguard

      Ken Wharfe shares that it "wasn't always easy" looking after the late royal.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Camilla in a turquoise hat and coat sitting next to King Charles
      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

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth sitting at a desk
      Queen Elizabeth Would Take Calls From One Friend at Any Time, No Matter What She Was Doing

      The late Queen's friend once said he'd "take a bullet" before deceiving her.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A headshot of Princess Leonor with wavy hair
      Princess Leonor Embraces Tie Dye and Beach Waves in Mallorca

      The future queen wore one of her most laid-back looks yet in Mallorca.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
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