
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 William and Princess Kate Took a Secret Ski Trip"They had a very nice time and were very polite."
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A Surprise Royal Made an Appearance at Super Bowl 2026California knows how to party.
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Prince William and Princess Kate Break Silence on Andrew's Latest Epstein RevelationsKing Charles was heckled just hours after his son's statement, but one fan tells 'Marie Claire' the crowd was "having none of it."
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Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson Competed for Royal PressThe royals "vied with each other for column inches."
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Lady Louise and Her Boyfriend Are "Lovely," Per InsiderPrince Edward and Duchess Sophie's daughter met Felix da Silva-Clamp at the University of St Andrews.
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Queen Elizabeth Didn't "Gravitate" Toward Amethysts, Says Jewelry ExpertJewelry expert Oliver Hobart tells 'Marie Claire' that the Kent Amethyst Brooch was worn "in carefully considered moments."
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PR Expert Says This Move Would Be "Career Suicide" for Sarah Ferguson"This is not the moment to go large, reposition, or seek visibility."
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Prince George Could Make a Sporty Surprise Appearance Amid the Wales Family's Heated RivalryWill he side with dad William or mom Kate?
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit Issues "Deep Apology" for "Friendship With Jeffrey Epstein""Some of the content of the messages between Epstein and me does not represent the person I want to be."
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Some Sandringham Staff Refuse to Serve "Pariah" Andrew“It’s possible for the first time in his life he will have to open the front door to people himself.”
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King Charles Likes to "Have a Strong Word" When This Activity Isn't Going "Well," Per InsiderThe monarch is said to employ one unusual tactic at his royal homes.
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Wood Farm Has a Tragic Past Connected to a "Lost Prince"Prince John lived most of his short life at the secluded Sandringham home.
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Queen Máxima, 54, Has Enlisted in the Army as a ReservistThe Dutch queen said "our security can no longer be taken for granted."
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Princess Kate Doesn't Let Her Future Role as Queen "Dominate" Her Behavior"There’s no sense of performance or obligation—she genuinely wants to be there."
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Why Princess Kate's 2016 India Tour Was Called a Fashion "Mess"Her tour wardrobe left one Indian designer "disappointed."
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Ex-Prince Andrew Was Once "Considering Abdication" from Royal FamilyA friend compared the former Duke of York to "a zoo animal" after his association with Jeffrey Epstein was revealed.
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Princess Kate Shares a "Good for My Soul" Activity With a FanThe Princess of Wales revealed one thing that lifts her spirits.
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Ex-Prince Andrew Has Officially Moved Out of Royal Lodge"He had to be removed from the public eye."
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The King's Sandringham Estate Has One Unusual "Ban" In PlaceThe former Duke of York shouldn't have a problem following this rule.
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Princess Kate Takes Inspiration From Diana With This Fashion TrickDesigner Tyler Ellis tells 'Marie Claire' that "elegance doesn’t require constant novelty."
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Princess Kate Discusses Her New Puppy for the First TimeIt's a boy!
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Prince Edward Makes Rare Comment About Andrew's Epstein ScandalThe Duke of Edinburgh is the first member of the Royal Family to comment on the latest release of files.
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Princess Kate Goes Retro in a 1960s Orange Coat Paired With Olive Green SeparatesThe royal headed to Wales to showcase the best of British manufacturing.
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Soccer Mom Princess Kate Was "Totally Informal" as She Cheered for Prince Louis"If the parents had flags, they'd be waving them."
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Renovations to Pippa Middleton's $20 Million Replica Luxury Handbag Deemed Potentially "Harmful"Princess Kate's sister and brother-in-law have had to switch gears on improvements to their 145-acre estate.
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Norway's Royal Family Faces Its "Biggest Crisis Ever"Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been dropped by one of her patronages as the family faces new scandals.
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Queen Camilla Sent a "Deliberate" Message With Her Brooch Amid Andrew Scandal"In moments like this, jewelry isn’t about embellishment—it’s about authority without excess."
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