
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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Queen Maxima Goes Viral as She Appears to Imitate Donald Trump
"She did let her intrusive thoughts in, and I can appreciate her for it."
By Kristin Contino Published
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William and Kate are Reportedly Keeping One of Orla's Puppies
The royal couple has been criticized for choosing to breed versus adopt.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Has Just Given This Royal Girlfriend a Sign of "Complete Acceptance"
Is a royal engagement on the way?
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Has Switched Up the Plans for Donald Trump's State Visit to the U.K.
Per a new report, Prime Minister Keir Starmer "has gone against the wishes of The King."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth Ditched Royal Chefs for a Normal-Person Breakfast That Will Shock You
The late monarch loved a supermarket steal.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Palace Guests Turn Up in Crocs, Much to King Charles's Amusement
It *is* a lot of standing, after all.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Harry "Is Hopeful" King Charles and Prince William Will Attend the Next Invictus Games
The 2027 games will take place in Birmingham, England.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Former Royal Butler Reveals Some of the Family's "Guilty Pleasures"
The staffer called some of his former boss's tastes "quite unusual."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Is Planning to "Overhaul" His Future Coronation
"He wants to make sure the whole thing has even more impact and remains relevant."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate's Best Royal Ascot Outfits Ever
She's on the fast track to fashion glory.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth Had a Bizarrely Posh Ritual When It Came to Eating One Fruit
As one does.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Eugenie's on a Mission to Save Coral Reefs—And It Starts at Home
'Marie Claire' speaks with the royal about her role in a new ocean conservation exhibit.
By Kristin Contino Published
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One Moment During Princess Diana and Prince Charles's Wedding Had Queen Elizabeth Calling Herself "Miss Piggy"
Who, moi?
By Kristin Contino Published
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I Dressed Like Princess Diana For a Week—Here's What Happened
Call it the Diana Effect.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth Was "Emphatically Not Interested in Fashion"
"Nothing is left to chance," a courtier once said.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana Gave a Bride Some Brutal Advice After Her Divorce From Prince Charles
Someone track this couple down ASAP.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Offers 101-Year-Old Man Some Hilarious Advice For Staying Young
It's worth a shot.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William and Prince Harry Could Be "Tempted" to Bid in Princess Diana Fashion Auction
Who could blame them?
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Is Set to Break Royal Tradition After News He's "Unlikely" to Follow in Queen Elizabeth's Footsteps
It will be a royal first.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Embraces the Déjà Vu Blue Trend For Surprise Appearance
And her necklace is on sale.
By Kristin Contino Published
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The Unexpected Attribute Kate Middleton Was "Teased" About by the Royal Family
It turns out she takes after The King.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana's Wedding Dress Designer Stored a Secret "Sister Dress" of One Famous Design at Hampton Court Palace
The dress is up for auction in the largest Diana fashion sale ever.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie Were Nearly Given William and Kate's Titles
He's a theatre kid for life.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Duchess Sophie Curtsies So Low to King Charles That She Loses Her On-Trend Wedges at Flower Show
Royal job hazards.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Royal Wedding Bells Will Ring for Prince William's Cousin
Lady Marina Windsor showed off her new engagement ring in a sweet Instagram post.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana Wanted to "Go Super Short on the Skirts" After Her Divorce
She argued with her butler and one designer about pushing the boundaries of hemlines.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Baby Princess Ines Has Her First Matching Moment With Mom Princess Sofia in Tiny National Costume
The four-month-old celebrated her first National Day in Sweden.
By Kristin Contino Published