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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Prince George's Life at Eton Will Give Him One "Benefit" Outside of His Education, Says Royal ExpertThe future King "wants to follow in his dad's footsteps."
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Camilla Was Captured Fumbling With One Item Queen Elizabeth Never CarriedIt's not a day at the races without The Queen.
By Kristin Contino
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These 7 Royal Beauty Finds Are Going in My Amazon Prime Day CartFrom mascara to hairspray, save big on Meghan, Kate and Queen Elizabeth's favorites.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Eleonore Channeled Meghan Markle for Her Tiara DebutPrincess Eleonore chose a powder pink version of the Duchess of Sussex's sleek Safiyaa dress.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince George's Godfather Shares a Rare Insight Into Their RelationshipJamie Lowther-Pinkerton says he's "a better godfather when it comes time to have a bit of fun."
By Kristin Contino
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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
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Save Big on Meghan Markle and Princess Kate's Sunglasses for Amazon Prime DayThese prices on Le Specs and Ray-Bans are too good to pass up.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate's Superga Sneakers Are Under $25 for Amazon Prime DaySave big on these royally-approved Superga trainers.
By Kristin Contino
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Prince William and Robert Irwin Continue Their BromanceThe duo once again teamed up ahead of this year's Earthshot Prize.
By Kristin Contino
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King Charles Has a Surprising Bumper Sticker on the Back of His JaguarIt couldn't be cuter.
By Kristin Contino
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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
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King Charles Changes His Usual Breakfast Routine for One Big EventRoyal duties call for a morning shakeup.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Sonja Shares "Fantastic" News About Crown Princess Mette-Marit's HealthThe future queen is expected to remain hospitalized "for several weeks to come" following a lung transplant.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate Could Take a New Approach With Her Kids, Says Former ButlerThe Prince and Princess of Wales will have three teenagers on their hands soon enough.
By Kristin Contino
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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
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Queen Elizabeth Didn't Need Queen Camilla and King Charles's Help, Says AuthorGyles Brandreth shared an insight into the late Queen's final years.
By Kristin Contino
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Milliners Share the Secrets Behind Royal Ascot's Famous HatsTop U.K. hat makers share the trends that members of the Royal Family might be wearing at this month's races.
By Kristin Contino
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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
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Former Royal Butler Says Prince William Could "Scrap" One Longstanding Royal Tradition as King For a Good ReasonGrant Harrold says there will be "less practical need" for one event.
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Prince Philip Claimed Queen Elizabeth Never Cried at Britannia Ceremony"The Queen doesn't cry."
By Kristin Contino
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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
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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 PrisonMarius Borg Høiby is currently awaiting the verdict of his rape trial as well as his mother's lung transplant.
By Kristin Contino
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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
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Princess Catharina-Amalia Borrows Mom Queen Maxima's Wedding TiaraThe heir to the Dutch throne borrowed Queen Maxima's Dutch Star Tiara for a state banquet in Amsterdam.
By Kristin Contino
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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
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I'll be Having a Princess Kate Summer in These 5 Royally-Inspired DressesFrom polka dots to florals, dressing like a princess doesn't need to come with a royal price tag.
By Kristin Contino
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Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall Reveal Princess Anne's "Soft" Side as a Grandma"We'll pick them up later—bye!"
By Kristin Contino


