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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

    Harriet Sperling wearing a veil and wedding dress
    Harriet Sperling Could Give Princess Anne Some "Competition"

    The Princess Royal's new daughter-in-law "provides the blueprint for a ­modern, unshowy monarchy."

    Royals
    • Princess Kate in a beige dress at Peter Phillips's wedding
      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

      Royals
    • King Charles waving at Peter Phillips's wedding
      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

      Royals
    • Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling on their wedding day
      Peter Phillips Is "a Diplomatic Person" Despite Harry Snub, Says Former Royal Butler

      Grant Harrold weighed in on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex not being invited to the royal wedding of the year.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Natasha Rufus Isaacs wearing a blue and white dress
      Princess Kate's Ex-Boyfriend's Wife Wore a Royal-Favorite Dress to Peter Phillips Wedding

      Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs, founder of Beulah London, wore a familiar dress from her label on June 6.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Harriet Sperling followed by her bridesmaids Georgina Sperling, Savannah Phillips and Isla Phillips for the Royal wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling at All Saints' Church on June 06, 2026
      Harriet Sperling Is the Epitome of a Royal Bride in White Lace

      The newest member of the Royal Family chose a lacy gown with a dramatic veil for her nuptials.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet posing on a red carpet
      James Middleton and Alizee Thevenet Make a Rare Red Carpet Appearance

      The royal-adjacent duos supported a cause close to Prince William's heart on June 4.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • King Charles and Queen Camilla talking to Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips at Ascot
      The King and Queen Are Leaving Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's Wedding Early: Report

      June 6 is looking rather busy.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Lady Pamela Hicks helping Queen Elizabeth with her shawl
      Lady Pamela Hicks Has Died at Age 97

      India Hicks called her mother "the last of her kind."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Camilla wearing a pink coat and hat standing with Chelsea pensioners
      Queen Camilla Gives Queen Elizabeth’s Favorite Bag a Floral Upgrade

      The Queen paired the same pink coat dress she wore to Harry and Meghan's wedding with a new clutch.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a blue dress and smiling
      Princess Kate's Bee-Themed Hoop Earrings Have a Touching Tie to Manchester

      The Princess of Wales had an emotional day visiting patients at a cancer center on June 4.

      Royals
    • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle holding Princess Lilibet
      Princess Lilibet Is Already a Budding Fashion Star in a Meghan-Approved Designer for Fifth Birthday Photo

      Lili wore a high-end sundress to celebrate her big day.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Kate comforting a woman with cancer in front of a bell
      Princess Kate Says Her Cancer Journey Was "Just as Hard" on Prince William and Her Parents

      The Princess of Wales opened up about chemotherapy treatment as she visited Manchester on June 4.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Harriet Sperling holding hands with Peter Phillips
      Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's Kids Won't Be Raised Like Prince William and Prince Harry In One Major Way, Says Royal Editor

      As Hannah Furness writes, "times are changing and the Royal Family is too."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • The Royal Family on the balcony at Trooping the Colour 2025
      Two Royals Are Being Prepped to Become "More Visible and More Important"

      "People appear at ease around them."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince George, Prince Charlotte and Prince Louis sitting at a VE Day parade
      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

      Royals
    • Princess Kate wearing a red dress and laughing
      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

      Royals
    • A woman holding a lei wearing an orange dress
      The Best Things I Did in Oahu Had Nothing to Do With the Beach

      Instead, I explored world-class museums, cultural workshops and the only royal palace in the United States.

      By Kristin Contino

      Travel
    • Balmoral Castle
      Former Royal Butler Reveals a Hilarious Balmoral Issue

      Grant Harrold says a visit to the Scottish estate is "quite full on and regimented."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Harriet Sperling wearing a blue dress and hat on Easter
      Harriet Sperling and Princess Kate Have One Major Passion in Common

      An impeccable sense of style isn't the only thing they share.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Letizia pointing at Prince Albert
      Queen Letizia Adds an Edgy Arm Cuff to Her Little White Dress

      The royals both wore summery designer dresses for their meeting in Madrid.

      Royals
    • Duchess Sophie wearing a red dress and smiling
      Duchess Sophie's New Garden Party Dress Is Business in the Front and Daring in the Back

      Queen Elizabeth would never.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Crown Princess Mette-Marit waving
      Princess Ingrid Alexandra Is Leaving School in Australia Due to Her Mom's Worsening Health

      The future King is also cutting his official trip to Japan short amid Crown Princess Mette-Marit's struggle with pulmonary fibrosis.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Zara Tindall wearing a blue jacket putting her arm around Stephanie Phillips
      Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips Have a Little-Known Half Sister

      It will be a family affair when Princess Anne's son marries Harriet Sperling on June 6.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • The Royal Family on the balcony at Trooping the Colour 2017
      One Royal Is Sure to Be "Absolutely Fine" With a Slimmed-Down Monarchy

      Grant Harrold says "The King has a lot of time and love" for this family member.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips in a box at Royal Ascot
      Harriet Sperling Could Follow in Queen Camilla's Fashion Footsteps at Her Royal Wedding, Says Jewelry Expert

      To tiara or not to tiara?

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Prince Andrew wearing a blue suit and scowling
      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

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth smiling in a turquoise coat and hat
      Queen Elizabeth Said This Hobby Kept Her "In Touch" With the Public

      There was only one problem with it, as the late Queen told Gyles Brandreth.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Queen Elizabeth and the reigning monarchs of Europe in a Golden Jubilee portrait
      Queen Margrethe Said She Could Be Herself Around These British Royals

      "Royals understand other royals," the former Danish queen shared.

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
    • Sarah Ferguson and Princess Diana wearing hats standing along a railing at the Epsom Derby
      Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson Went From Gossip Sessions to Estrangement for This Reason, Says Andrew Biographer

      Andrew Lownie called the friendship "a very complex one."

      By Kristin Contino

      Royals
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