
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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Royal Biographer Shares The King's "I Told You So" Moment After Late Queen "Insisted" on Andrew's Major RoleKing Charles pointed out his brother's lack of "experience," but Queen Elizabeth didn't want to hear it.
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How Carole Middleton Went from a "Guest" to Part of the Royal Family“She does something that very few people manage,” says royal author Robert Jobson.
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Queen Mary Skips a Tiara and Embraces the Brooch in an Upcycled 16-Year-Old GownThe queen of Denmark used one of Princess Diana's most creative fashion tricks for an elegant evening in Australia.
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Princess Diana's Twin Nieces Wear Princess Kate-Inspired Menswear Looks at the RacesAmelia and Eliza Spencer enjoyed a day at the races in royally-approved Holland Cooper outfits.
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Royal Photographer Says the Late Queen "Didn't Make It Easy" and "Didn't Always Smile"The 'Modern Majesty' author tells 'Marie Claire' how the late Queen "understood the power of the image."
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Former Royal Chef Shares What He Served at One Meal That Would Drive William and Harry’s Nanny “Crazy”Darren McGrady gave Princess Diana's sons the royal treatment.
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Former Royal Butler Shares Secrets Behind the Family's Private Movie Nights: "It's Not Quite Like the Cinema"Grant Harrold reveals the "little bit posher, but still fun" movie-going experience at the palace.
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Princess Beatrice and Eugenie's Friend Says They're Unlikely to Lose "Sense of Public Duty" and "Slope Away Like Criminals"A source close to the York sisters says they feel "they’ve done nothing wrong."
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Royal Bride-to-Be Harriet Sperling Wears Princess Kate-Approved Brands to the RacesPrincess Anne's future daughter-in-law looked ready for a day at the races in Suzannah London and Kiki McDonough.
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Zara Tindall Takes a Cue From Princess Kate With $7,800 Gemstone Earrings and a Royally-Approved ClutchThe Olympic equestrian styled a velvet trouser suit with a fanciful floral hat at the Cheltenham Festival.
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Former Royal Chef Shares "Important" Part of Queen's Tea RitualDarren McGrady weighed in on one of the late Queen's "favorite" rituals.
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Queen Elizabeth Is Being Honored With a Special Burberry CollectionThe British designer is celebrating what would've been the late Queen's 100th birthday.
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Carole Middleton Had a "Chummy" Outing With the Royal FamilyPrincess Kate's mother showed her close relationship with the royals during a day at the Cheltenham Festival.
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Royal Biographer Says He Was Surprised "Just How Reliant" Prince William Is on KateRussell Myers shares the one thing he didn't expect to learn while researching his new book.
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Prince William "Saw Fundamental Problems" With How Harry Was Treated as a ChildRussell Myers tells 'Marie Claire' that the Prince of Wales doesn't think it was "healthy" how he was treated growing up.
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Ex-Prince Andrew Once Made a Strange Call to Victoria's Secret CEOLes Wexner revealed the strange interaction while speaking to the House Oversight Committee.
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Ex-Prince Andrew's New Replica Luxury Handbag Is Getting a Royally-Approved UpgradeMarsh Farm will have one royally-approved fixture.
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Zara Tindall Is the Anti-Princess Anne at Cheltenham RacesThe royal and her husband "signify an evolution with the monarchy."
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This Royal Is a "Trusty Pair of Hands" for King CharlesRoyal biographer Robert Jobson noted that the family member "stepped up at a time when Charles and William need loyal, experienced support."
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Royal Expert Suggests Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie Could Give Up Titles"I think we’re going to see a lot less of them."
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The Future Queen of Norway Has Pulled Back From Duties and Is Facing "Increasing Need" for Rest Amid Health StrugglesCrown Princess Mette-Marit is taking time to recover amid her growing health concerns and son's rape trial.
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Zara Tindall Channels Princess Kate in Aspinal of LondonPrincess Anne's daughter carried a royally-approved brand to the first day of the Cheltenham races.
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A Surprising European Royal Attended Commonwealth Day 2026King Charles welcomed a special guest to the March 9 event at Westminster Abbey.
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Kate and Camilla Project the "Stability and Continuity" of the Crown With Commonwealth Day JewelsJewelry expert Nilesh Rakholia tells 'Marie Claire' that the "symbolism" behind these pieces "is especially powerful."
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Leader Suggests King and Queen's U.S. State Visit Could Be CanceledThe April visit is reportedly in question due to tensions between the two countries.
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Princess Kate Is "the Glue" Holding Royal Family TogetherThe Princess of Wales "is critical to the running of the monarchy."
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Princess Kate Looks Every Inch the Future Queen in a Statement Hat and PearlsThe Princess of Wales debuted a navy Catherine Walker coat dress for the annual ceremony.
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