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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Prince George Looks Just Like "Shy" Princess Diana in Sweet VideoIt's uncanny.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Eugenie Breaks Royal Tradition With the Birth of Her First Daughter: "Beyond in Love"The princess and husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed their third child on August 3.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Beatrice Tries the Mary Jane Trend in Central LondonWear them from now until Christmas.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Letizia Heats Up Summer in a One-Shouldered Red DressThe 53-year-old Spanish queen showed off some leg in a bold Carolina Herrera number.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince William Follows in One Unexpected Royal’s Parenting FootstepsIt's not Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
By Kristin Contino
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Designer Reveals the Fate of Princess Diana's Secret Second Wedding DressElizabeth Emanuel, who created the gown alongside her ex-husband, says the mystery dress has been lost to time.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate Uses This “Lazy Girl Styling Hack”"Your outfit will just work," Monica Marriott-Mills says.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Charlotte Forgot One Scottish Fashion Essential at the Commonwealth GamesWith an outfit this adorable, you can't blame her.
By Kristin Contino
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Why Prince William and Kids Were Left Waiting for Princess KateHer reason for the moment was especially touching.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Elizabeth Said This Habit Was "Just So Wasteful"According to biographer Gyles Brandreth, the late Queen couldn't stand it when her children didn't follow one rule.
By Kristin Contino
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Diana Said Her Wedding to Charles Was One Family Member's "Proudest Day"Paul Burrell tells 'Marie Claire' what the late princess shared about her wedding day mindset.
By Kristin Contino
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Royal Butler Recalls William and Harry's Staff-Free Summertime FunGrant Harrold shared some sunny memories from Highgrove House.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Elizabeth Was "Hurt and Angered" By One Criticism of Her ReignGyles Brandreth writes that the late Queen “could see no reason to break with precedent.”
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Diana Experienced a "Blotchy" Skin Disaster After Experimenting in the KitchenFortunately, Kensington Palace had a secret in-house solution at the time.
By Kristin Contino
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This “Exceptionally Rare” Royal Wedding Tiara Is the Most ValuableAntique jewelry expert Justin Daughters ranks the five most expensive wedding tiaras in the royal vaults.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince George Isn't Allowed One Convenience at Eton CollegeIt's right in line with their parenting strategy.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Leonor Proves That Pink Pumas Are the Perfect Summer SneakerEven better? They're still in stock.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince George's Life Is Much Different Than Dad William's Was at 13Prince William's eldest child has faced different struggles than he did as a child, says author Robert Jobson.
By Kristin Contino
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I'm Adding These Royally-Approved Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks to CartThese royally good deals are selling out fast.
By Kristin Contino
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I'm Adding These Princess Kate-Inspired Fall Finds to CartFrom waxed jackets to novelty knits, these deals won't last beyond the Balmoral break.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Camilla’s “Cautious Approach” Helped Win Over the PublicThe Queen's support has made The King "more relaxed and assured," says body language expert Darren Stanton.
By Kristin Contino
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Buckingham Palace Solves Queen Camilla's Brooch MysteryNo one knew the royal origins of The Queen's sapphire and diamond design until now.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Charlotte's Wimbledon Wardrobe Is Just Like Mom KateThe 11-year-old princess has worn Kate-inspired dresses for her past three appearances at Wimbledon.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Charlotte Switched Up Her Manicure to the Rich Bare Nail TrendThe 11-year-old followed in her mom's beauty footsteps.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince William and Prince Harry’s Relationship Is Still “So Broken”A source says there's been "no movement" in the rift between the brothers.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Camilla Addresses How Her Family Coped With a "Silent Thief"The Queen opened up about her personal struggles at Clarence House on July 15.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince George and Princess Charlotte Reveal What They Get Up to on the WeekendThe Wales children take after their mom with this pursuit.
By Kristin Contino


