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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Why Princess Kate Always "Looks the Part" While Keeping it Understated at Weddings"Kate is aware that the world is looking at her, even when traditionally they should be looking at the bride."
By Kristin Contino
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King Charles "Works Really Hard" to Have a Different Approach Than Queen Elizabeth“Many people took this as rude or a snub, but that couldn’t be further from the truth."
By Kristin Contino
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Peter Phillips Is "a Diplomatic Person" Despite Harry Snub, Says Former Royal ButlerGrant Harrold weighed in on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex not being invited to the royal wedding of the year.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate's Ex-Boyfriend's Wife Wore a Royal-Favorite Dress to Peter Phillips WeddingLady Natasha Rufus Isaacs, founder of Beulah London, wore a familiar dress from her label on June 6.
By Kristin Contino
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Harriet Sperling Is the Epitome of a Royal Bride in White LaceThe newest member of the Royal Family chose a lacy gown with a dramatic veil for her nuptials.
By Kristin Contino
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James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet Make a Rare Red Carpet AppearanceThe royal-adjacent duos supported a cause close to Prince William's heart on June 4.
By Kristin Contino
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The King and Queen Are Leaving Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's Wedding Early: ReportJune 6 is looking rather busy.
By Kristin Contino
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Lady Pamela Hicks Has Died at Age 97India Hicks called her mother "the last of her kind."
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Camilla Gives Queen Elizabeth’s Favorite Bag a Floral UpgradeThe Queen paired the same pink coat dress she wore to Harry and Meghan's wedding with a new clutch.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Lilibet Is Already a Budding Fashion Star in a Meghan-Approved Designer for Fifth Birthday PhotoLili wore a high-end sundress to celebrate her big day.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate Says Her Cancer Journey Was "Just as Hard" on Prince William and Her ParentsThe Princess of Wales opened up about chemotherapy treatment as she visited Manchester on June 4.
By Kristin Contino
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Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's Kids Won't Be Raised Like Prince William and Prince Harry In One Major Way, Says Royal EditorAs Hannah Furness writes, "times are changing and the Royal Family is too."
By Kristin Contino
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Two Royals Are Being Prepped to Become "More Visible and More Important""People appear at ease around them."
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Charlotte "Knows the Rules" And Keeps Her SIblings in Line"She knows how to keep everyone in good stead," Frost says.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Kate's Ruby Jewelry Sends a Subtle Message About "Bravery"The Princess of Wales brought back a sparkling necklace and earring set for a Cancer Research UK event.
By Kristin Contino
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The Best Things I Did in Oahu Had Nothing to Do With the BeachInstead, I explored world-class museums, cultural workshops and the only royal palace in the United States.
By Kristin Contino
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Former Royal Butler Reveals a Hilarious Balmoral IssueGrant Harrold says a visit to the Scottish estate is "quite full on and regimented."
By Kristin Contino
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Harriet Sperling and Princess Kate Have One Major Passion in CommonAn impeccable sense of style isn't the only thing they share.
By Kristin Contino
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Duchess Sophie's New Garden Party Dress Is Business in the Front and Daring in the BackQueen Elizabeth would never.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Ingrid Alexandra Is Leaving School in Australia Due to Her Mom's Worsening HealthThe future King is also cutting his official trip to Japan short amid Crown Princess Mette-Marit's struggle with pulmonary fibrosis.
By Kristin Contino
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Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips Have a Little-Known Half SisterIt will be a family affair when Princess Anne's son marries Harriet Sperling on June 6.
By Kristin Contino
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One Royal Is Sure to Be "Absolutely Fine" With a Slimmed-Down MonarchyGrant Harrold says "The King has a lot of time and love" for this family member.
By Kristin Contino
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Harriet Sperling Could Follow in Queen Camilla's Fashion Footsteps at Her Royal Wedding, Says Jewelry ExpertTo tiara or not to tiara?
By Kristin Contino
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Epstein Victim Claims Palace "Sat On" Information About Andrew"This is what institutions do. They protect powerful men and leave the people they harmed to carry it."
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Elizabeth Said This Hobby Kept Her "In Touch" With the PublicThere was only one problem with it, as the late Queen told Gyles Brandreth.
By Kristin Contino
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Queen Margrethe Said She Could Be Herself Around These British Royals"Royals understand other royals," the former Danish queen shared.
By Kristin Contino
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Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson Went From Gossip Sessions to Estrangement for This Reason, Says Andrew BiographerAndrew Lownie called the friendship "a very complex one."
By Kristin Contino


