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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

    King Charles wearing a grey suit and smiling
    King Charles Beats the Intense U.K. Heat With a Surprisingly Un-Royal Accessory

    Palaces weren't built for this weather.

    Royals
    • Prince George riding in a carriage
      Prince George's Life at Eton Will Give Him One "Benefit" Outside of His Education, Says Royal Expert

      The future King "wants to follow in his dad's footsteps."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Camilla in a blue dress and hat at Royal Ascot
      Queen Camilla Was Captured Fumbling With One Item Queen Elizabeth Never Carried

      It's not a day at the races without The Queen.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a tan blazer and waving
      These 7 Royal Beauty Finds Are Going in My Amazon Prime Day Cart

      From mascara to hairspray, save big on Meghan, Kate and Queen Elizabeth's favorites.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Eleonore in a pink gown and tiara
      Princess Eleonore Channeled Meghan Markle for Her Tiara Debut

      Princess Eleonore chose a powder pink version of the Duchess of Sussex's sleek Safiyaa dress.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince George riding in a carriage with Princess Charlotte
      Prince George's Godfather Shares a Rare Insight Into Their Relationship

      Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton says he's "a better godfather when it comes time to have a bit of fun."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A gown and suit in the Iolani Palace throne room
      Most Americans Don't Realize Hawaii Had a Royal Family—Until They Visit This Palace

      'Marie Claire''s senior royal and celebrity editor stepped inside ʻIolani Palace to discover a world away from O‘ahu's beach resorts.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing sunglasses and smiling
      Save Big on Meghan Markle and Princess Kate's Sunglasses for Amazon Prime Day

      These prices on Le Specs and Ray-Bans are too good to pass up.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a blue striped sweater
      Princess Kate's Superga Sneakers Are Under $25 for Amazon Prime Day

      Save big on these royally-approved Superga trainers.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William and Robert Irwin walking next to each other
      Prince William and Robert Irwin Continue Their Bromance

      The duo once again teamed up ahead of this year's Earthshot Prize.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate in a blue coat
      Princess Kate Has Embraced Diana-Like Dressing More Than Ever

      Does the Princess of Wales have a new "secret stylist?"

      Royals
    • King Charles waving next to a Jaguar
      King Charles Has a Surprising Bumper Sticker on the Back of His Jaguar

      It couldn't be cuter.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William in a top hat and suit
      Prince William Made a "Conscious and Unabashed Choice" to Be Different Than King Charles

      “This is where he has drawn a distinct line between himself and his father,” former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles saluting in a military uniform
      King Charles Changes His Usual Breakfast Routine for One Big Event

      Royal duties call for a morning shakeup.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • A headshot of Queen Sonja in a navy jacket
      Queen Sonja Shares "Fantastic" News About Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Health

      The future queen is expected to remain hospitalized "for several weeks to come" following a lung transplant.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte join mom Kate Middleton on the Buckingham Palace balcony
      Princess Kate Could Take a New Approach With Her Kids, Says Former Butler

      The Prince and Princess of Wales will have three teenagers on their hands soon enough.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Philip grimacing in a suit
      Prince Philip Found This Part of Royal Life "Hurtful and Infuriating"

      The late duke told author Gyles Brandreth that one behavior “simply isn’t on.”

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth and Queen Camilla riding in a carriage at Royal Ascot
      Queen Elizabeth Didn't Need Queen Camilla and King Charles's Help, Says Author

      Gyles Brandreth shared an insight into the late Queen's final years.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Diana wearing a polka dot dress and hat
      Milliners Share the Secrets Behind Royal Ascot's Famous Hats

      Top U.K. hat makers share the trends that members of the Royal Family might be wearing at this month's races.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip sitting on a blanket with Princess Anne and Prince Charles at Balmoral
      The Royal Family Has One Activity That Allows Them Rare "Private Time"

      Grant Harrold says the late Queen especially enjoyed one summer activity.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a blue hat and coat
      Princess Kate's Best Garter Day Outfits Over the Years

      Take a look back at her best outfits over the years.

      Royals
    • Prince William smirking in front of a car
      Former Royal Butler Says Prince William Could "Scrap" One Longstanding Royal Tradition as King For a Good Reason

      Grant Harrold says there will be "less practical need" for one event.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth wearing a red coat and hat wiping her eye
      Prince Philip Claimed Queen Elizabeth Never Cried at Britannia Ceremony

      "The Queen doesn't cry."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Beatrice, Jack Brooksbank and Princess Eugenie walking to Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's wedding
      Beatrice and Eugenie Are Still in the Center of an "Unravelling Storm"

      Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson's daughters have the problem of their "notorious" parents hanging over any public events.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Crown Princess Mette-Marit and her son Marius Borg Hoiby
      Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Son Says He Fears It Could Be the "Last Time" He Sees His Ailing Mother if He's Not Released From Prison

      Marius Borg Høiby is currently awaiting the verdict of his rape trial as well as his mother's lung transplant.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a boater hat and cream dress
      Princess Kate Takes One Fashion Tip "From the Late Queen's Book"

      Amanda Wakely, who designed for the late princess, said Catherine is taking inspiration from Queen Elizabeth's approach to style.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Catharina-Amalia wearing a diamond star tiara
      Princess Catharina-Amalia Borrows Mom Queen Maxima's Wedding Tiara

      The heir to the Dutch throne borrowed Queen Maxima's Dutch Star Tiara for a state banquet in Amsterdam.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince William with his hands on his chin
      Prince William Loves One Thing The King Would "Never Do"

      Grant Harrold weighs in on the Prince of Wales's refreshing change in royal protocol.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a red dress
      I'll be Having a Princess Kate Summer in These 5 Royally-Inspired Dresses

      From polka dots to florals, dressing like a princess doesn't need to come with a royal price tag.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Anne holding Mia Tindall
      Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall Reveal Princess Anne's "Soft" Side as a Grandma

      "We'll pick them up later—bye!"

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
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