
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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Former Royal Butler Reveals the Christmas Tradition King Charles Starts In August
'Tis the season.
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Queen Elizabeth Made Her Feelings About Ex-Prince Andrew Clear With One Telling Statement, Per Bombshell New Book
'The Windsor Legacy' reveals new details about the late Queen and her relationship with her son.
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Princess Charlene Makes a Rare Appearance in Jeans With Her Dog, Harley
Prince Albert of Monaco's wife went casual for a charity walk with her tiny Chihuahua.
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Prince William Is Showing How He Differs From Queen Elizabeth After He "Broke Through Tradition"
"The atmosphere was one of elation and respect."
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Former Prince Andrew's Model Lover Predicted His Downfall in the '80s With a Telling Quote
Vicki Hodge recalls an "immature" young man who was "unwilling to heed advice."
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Ex-Prince Andrew's Schoolmates Recall Him As Being "Arrogant" and a "Bully"
"People were wary of him."
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Royal Source Says the Amount of "Amazon Deliveries" Going to Royal Lodge Is "Unbelievable"
Sounds like Andrew and Fergie are putting their Prime memberships to use.
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Princess Diana and Prince Charles Were Nicknamed "The Glums" During "Dreadful" Seoul Trip
The couple could no longer hide the cracks in their relationship during their last joint tour 33 years ago.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Royal Source Says Prince William Feels Like Adelaide Cottage Is "Cursed"
The Prince and Princess of Wales toasted the staff who helped them pull off their move ahead of schedule.
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The Real Reason Why King Charles Is Moving His Brother Andrew to Sandringham Instead of Frogmore Cottage Revealed
There's a "telling" detail about the decision.
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Royal Family Faces "Difficult and Rather Sensitive Decision" Over Royal Lodge's Future
The royals have multiple options on the table for the former Duke of York's home, some more "fraught" than others.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Exclusive: What Does Life Look Like for Prince Andrew Now That He's Been Stripped of His Titles?
His finances, living situation and titles, explained.
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Prince Andrew "Thought It Was His Birthright" to Keep His Title
The King is taking charge when it comes to his younger brother's scandals.
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"Ruthless" King Charles Is "Showing the World That He Means Business"
Royal expert Cindy McCreery tells 'Marie Claire' that the monarch is entering "a new phase" in his kingship.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Will Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie Still Retain Their Titles Amid Prince Andrew Fallout?
Attention is turning to what the future holds for the former Duke of York's daughters.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Where Will Andrew and Fergie Live Now That They've Been Evicted From Royal Lodge?
King Charles has stripped his brother of his titles and told him to leave Royal Lodge.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Juan Carlos Admits He Has a "Disagreement" With Queen Letizia
King Juan Carlos has long been rumored to be distant with King Felipe's wife.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Officially Removes Prince Andrew's Prince Title and Evicts Him From Royal Lodge
Buckingham Palace announced the news on October 30.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Why Prince William and Princess Kate Skipped a Milestone Family Birthday Party
Three senior royals were absent from a festive celebration on October 29.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William and Princess Kate Say They "Will Not Hesitate" to Protect George, Charlotte and Louis
The Prince and Princess of Wales are drawing a hard line when it comes to the media.
By Kristin Contino Published
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The Former King of Spain Addresses Princess Diana Affair Rumor
King Juan Carlos is releasing a tell-all book on November 5.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Andrew's Teenage Girlfriend Declared She'd "Marry Him Tomorrow" Ahead of His Wedding to Sarah Ferguson
"We were very, very close."
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Major Network Is "Done" With Sarah Ferguson After Epstein Scandal
"There is nothing in the pipeline for her."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Andrew's Ongoing Feud Over Royal Lodge Is the "Ugliest It Has Ever Been"
The battle continues.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Kensington Palace Responds to Claim That Prince William Put "Pressure" on Beatrice and Eugenie
The Prince of Wales was said to have involved his cousins in the Royal Lodge fallout.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Meghan Markle Styles a Dodgers Cap With Cashmere and Diamonds
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex matched in navy and white at Dodger Stadium.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William and Princess Kate are "Very Concerned" About This Aspect of Parenting Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte
Royal author Robert Hardman shared why the Prince and Princess of Wales have an important consideration to make in their parenting decisions.
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