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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

    Pippa Middleton at Wimbledon 2026 with Carole Middleton
    Pippa Middleton Breezes Into Wimbledon in a Reformation Dress and Meghan Markle's Clutch

    Princess Kate's sister made her first Wimbledon appearance in two years after skipping the family's emotional photo shoot.

    Royals
    • Taylor Swift kissing Travis Kelce
      Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Were Married By an Unexpected Celebrity Friend

      The new Mr. and Mrs. Travis Kelce tied the knot in New York City style, turning to one of their friends to serve as officiant.

      By Kristin Contino

      Celebrity
    • Taylor Swift has a ponytail and red lipstick and kisses NFL football player Travis Kelce as cameras film them
      Taylor Swift's Dior Wedding Dress Completes Her "Love Story" at Last

      It's been a long time coming.

      By Halie LeSavage

      Celebrity Style
    • Prince William talking into a mic in front of a painting
      Prince William Gives Travis Kelce a Glimpse at His Decorating Style

      The Prince of Wales revealed a special painting as he recorded the "New Heights" podcast.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William and King Charles wearing black suits looking somber
      Prince William Tells Jason and Travis Kelce That Dad King Charles "Hates" One of His Favorite Activities

      The Prince of Wales and The King don't agree on one major matter.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William and Prince Harry visit Great Ormand Street Hospital for Children in 1992
      Prince Harry Made a Sweet Gesture to Butler's Children

      Paul Burrell described the Duke of Sussex as “a generous and sensitive” little boy.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Emilia and Eliza Spencer in white dresses at the 2026 Wimbledon championships
      Amelia and Eliza Spencer Are Serving Tennis Whites at Wimbledon

      Princess Diana's twin nieces wore winning looks on day four of the championships.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate smiling in a blue suit
      Princess Kate Wears a Princess Charlotte-Approved Accessory at Wimbledon 2026 Ahead of Taylor Swift's Wedding

      Charlotte strikes again.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Lady Louise Windsor in her graduation gown
      Lady Louise Celebrates a Major Milestone with Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward

      The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's daughter is all grown up.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a blue linen suit at Wimbledon
      Princess Kate Breaks From Wimbledon Tradition in a Summer Suit

      The Princess of Wales was put to work on day four of the championships.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Lady Amelia Spencer and Lady Eliza Spencer in linen vests at Wimbledon 2026
      Amelia and Eliza Spencer Follow in Princess Diana's Style Footsteps at Wimbledon

      The late princess's twin nieces served up a royal style moment.

      Royals
    • Princess Diana wearing a pink shirt putting her elbows on her knees
      The “Biggest Mistake” Women Make When Trying to Copy Princess Diana’s Hair

      Feathered fringe forever.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla at the Order of the Thistle
      King Charles Held a Palace "Dine and Sleep" With Prince William, Prince Edward and Princess Anne

      Senior royals held a dinner at the Palace of Holyroodhouse before this year's Order of the Thistle ceremony.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie wearing a blue top and smiling
      Duchess Sophie Embraces the Western Trend and a New Bob Cut

      The Duchess of Edinburgh has joined the bob club.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate at the top of a mountain
      James Middleton Keeps His Promise to Princess Kate During Climbing Challenge

      The Princess of Wales had her brother by her side as she took on the National Three Peaks Challenge.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Camilla standing next to JK Rowling
      Queen Camilla's Pride Month Meeting With J.K. Rowling Causes Backlash

      “There are many other admirable individuals to spotlight who champion reading for children and young people.”

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William on the balcony at Trooping the Colour 2026 with George, Charlotte, Louis and Princess Kate
      Prince William Is Reportedly “Hunkering Down” With His Kids This Summer

      "It's a really important summer for the Wales family."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana wearing a blue suit resting her chin on her hand
      Exclusive: Princess Diana's Former Butler Reveals Why She Was "Misinterpreted and Misunderstood" in the Final Years of Her Life

      “She could have sat back inside a palace, worn fabulous clothes and jewels and done nothing,” says Paul Burrell.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a butter yellow coat and hat
      Princess Kate Uses a Surprising Name While Donating to Paralyzed Boy's Fundraiser

      The Princess of Wales gave back to an 11-year-old she met during the National Three Peaks Challenge.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie wearing a straw hat and smiling
      Former Prince Andrew Makes a Surprising Public Appearance

      The exiled royal attended an event alongside senior royals for the first time since moving to Sandringham.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana in a white blazer next to Prince William, Prince Harry and Prince Charles
      Princess Diana Tried to Prevent “Problems and Complications” With William and Harry

      Paul Burrell says that the late princess's "struggle was keeping her boys safe and keeping her position."

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth in a turquoise coat sitting next to Prince William
      Queen Elizabeth Was "Relaxed and Utterly at Home" in One Place

      The Prince of Wales said he "never knew" he'd love one activity so much if it wasn't for the late Queen.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate at the top of a mountain
      Princess Kate "Finds Her Strength" Through Meaningful Jewelry, Says Expert

      The Princess of Wales didn't let 10,000 feet of climbing stop her from accessorizing with heart.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Anne in a yellow dress
      Princess Anne Manages to Be Right on Trend for Summer 2026 in a Butter Yellow Gown She First Wore in 1984

      The queen of sustainable fashion strikes again.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet hugging Prince Harry
      Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet's Reunion With The King Is at Risk

      The Duke of Sussex "continues to explore every available option" to make the trip happen.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth sitting next to Princess Margaret
      Queen Elizabeth Once Stormed Away After She Got "Shushed" By Princess Margaret

      Relatable.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie wearing a blue floral top
      Duchess Sophie Masters Heat Wave Dressing in a Breezy Blouse

      Even better, it's on sale.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth looking out a window
      Queen Elizabeth "Never Really Liked" One of Her Royal Residences

      Darren McGrady revealed that the late Queen had a strong preference for where she liked to stay.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • The royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony
      King Charles Will Be Making One Move That's Also in Prince William's Kingship Plan

      Times are changing.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth wearing a blue paisley dress and pearls
      Paul Burrell Shares a Memorable Moment in Queen Elizabeth's Bedroom

      Paul Burrell recounts a sweet moment with the late Queen where she looked like "a monarch and a mother all rolled into one."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
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