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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Princess Charlotte’s Diana-Coded Charm Bracelet Signals Her Style EvolutionYou can snag the princess's exact design for under $90.
By Kristin Contino
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King Charles Has Placed "Immense Trust" in One Member of the Royal FamilyDarren Stanton explains why South Koreans have been "overjoyed" to meet the royal.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte Have Embraced Summer's Prettiest Wedding Guest StyleShop styles inspired by the mother/daughter duo.
By Kristin Contino
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Erling Haaland Meets Royalty After Emotional Homecoming to NorwayThe Norwegian royals even took part in a Viking row.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate Is in the "Early Stages" of Building a Diana-Style Gemstone LegacyJewelry expert Nilesh Rakholia calls Kate's method a "quiet, cumulative process."
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Diana's Twin Nieces Turn 34 During Stylish GetawayPrincess Diana's nieces turned 34 during a glamorous trip to Türkiye.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Margaret's Grandson Proposes With a Handmade RingSam Chatto and Eleanor Ekserdjian will be the next royal couple to walk down the aisle.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince William Stepped In When George and Charlotte Struggled to Beat the HeatEven Queen Camilla's favorite fan couldn't do the trick.
By Kristin Contino
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The Newest Royal Baby Has a Very Traditional Windsor NamePrincess Alexandra has joined the great-grandmother club.
By Kristin Contino
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These $48 Pearl Earrings Look Just Like Princess Kate'sTuckernuck to the rescue.
By Kristin Contino
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Duchess Sophie Pulls a Princess Margaret With Unexpected Showbiz RoleThe Duchess of Edinburgh surprised fans by testing out a new job once held by Princess Margaret.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate Trades Her Suits for a Gingham Dress at Polo MatchThe Princess of Wales returned to the event for the first time since 2023.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Leonor Wears an $86 Summer Suit and Her Sister's ShoesThe future queen of Spain put a fresh spin on suiting as she joined her parents and little sister for a special day out.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Camilla and Harriet Sperling Show They're Wimbledon's Biggest "Fans" During Heat WaveEven The Queen isn't above a bargain Amazon find.
By Kristin Contino
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Paul Burrell Struggled to Keep Diana and Charles's “Two Worlds Apart” During AffairPaul Burrell tells 'Marie Claire' that he found it "very difficult" to hide things from Diana while working at Highgrove House.
By Kristin Contino
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The King and Prince Harry's "Gulf" Is "Deeper Than Ever," Says Butler"To me, it feels as though the ship has sailed," Grant Harrold tells 'Marie Claire.'
By Kristin Contino
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King Charles Looked Like a "Kid in a Sweet Shop” During Rare Appearance"It's a rare opportunity for him to take a day off as a monarch without the fancy pomp and regalia."
By Kristin Contino
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Harriet Sperling Turns to Her Wedding Dress Designer at WimbledonPeter Phillips's new wife leaned into royal-favorite brands for a day of tennis action.
By Kristin Contino
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This Dreamy English Estate Will Make You Feel Like You're Living in a PBS DramaEscape London and bring your girlfriends to Lucknam Park for a weekend of horseback riding, gardens, fine dining and quaint villages.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Elizabeth Would "Press a Button" to Get Prince William One TreatDarren McGrady recalls sweet memories from the kitchens at Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Mary and Princess Josephine Prove This Summer Fashion Combo Works on Both Gen X and Gen ZThe Danish royals kicked off their annual break in style.
By Kristin Contino
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Carole Middleton Continues Her Stylish Streak at WimbledonOne of Princess Kate and Duchess Sophie's favorite brands has taken center stage in Carole's wardrobe.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince Harry Loses Privacy Case Against Associated NewspapersThe Duke of Sussex stepped out for an Invictus Games event just minutes after the verdict was issued.
By Kristin Contino
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King Charles Has an Unusual Nickname for Queen CamillaThe King has used one surprising term of endearment for his wife of 21 years.
By Kristin Contino
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Lady Kitty Spencer's Basket Bag and Gingham Clutch Are Perfect for SummerPrincess Diana's niece soaked up the Côte d'Azur in two effortless outfits.
By Kristin Contino
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King Charles and Prince Harry’s Representatives Share Conflicting StoriesSources close to the Duke of Sussex and The King are presenting different versions of what happened regarding Harry's Buckingham Palace stay.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate Has the Sweetest Reaction When She's Mistaken for Another RoyalThe Princess of Wales met with young patients at Evelina London Children's Hospital, calling one little boy "very brave."
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