
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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Author Says "Heads Must Roll" If Royals Were Aware of Andrew's Alleged Misdoings
"The problem will be—who knew what and when and why was nothing done?"
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Princess Kate Had to Be "Convinced" to Take On This Role
"She is benevolent with her intentions, but also wishes to carve out her own role for both herself and her family," a senior royal aide said.
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King Charles Makes Surprising London Fashion Week Debut
The King sat in the front row at Tolu Coker's show hours after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest.
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Ex-Prince Andrew Isn't the First British Royal to Be Arrested
"Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest certainly will be different from his predecessors," historian Jessica Storoschuk tells 'Marie Claire.'
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Queen Camilla Steps Out for Event Hours After Andrew Arrest
The Queen supported one of her patronages amid her brother-in-law's arrest news on February 19.
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King Charles Shares His "Full and Wholehearted Support" for Investigation as Former Prince Andrew Arrested
"Let me state clearly: the law must take its course."
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Queen Elizabeth Intervened When Prince William and Kate Middleton Broke Up
A new royal biography by Russell Myers reveals how the late Queen potentially changed the course of the monarchy.
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Princess Kate's Comfy Loafers are On Sale at Boden
Save 20 percent on princess-ready picks.
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King Charles Wears a Princess Charlotte-Approved Fashion Trend
The royals agree on one style statement.
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Prince William Says We Need “More Male Role Models”
"I take a long time trying to understand my emotions and why I feel like I do," the Prince of Wales said.
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Queen Elizabeth's Childhood Letter Reveals a Special Royal Talent
A note the late Queen penned in 1936 is up for auction later this month.
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Prince William Proves 2026 is the New 2016 With Announcement of Major Overseas Visit
The Prince of Wales—and possibly Princess Kate—will be heading abroad for an exciting trip this year.
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Forget Christmas—Head to NYC This February for the Ultimate Girls' Weekend
Skip the crowds and cozy up with creative cocktails, memorable meals and roaring fires.
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Former Royal Employee Says Queen Elizabeth "Never" Polished Her Nails
The idea of protocol versus preference comes into play when it comes to the late monarch's views on polish.
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Queen Elizabeth Advised Princess Kate on "Headstrong Husbands" Before Royal Wedding
The future Princess of Wales was "understandably nervous" for her first solo meeting with Prince William's grandmother.
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The Public Is Becoming More "Intrigued" by This Royal Couple
"They don't take themselves too seriously and always appear to have a laugh with each other."
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Queen Camilla's Dog Pal Works on His "Royal Etiquette"
Welcome to Barkingham Palace.
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Amelia and Eliza Spencer Shimmer at Vienna Opera Ball
Princess Diana's nieces glimmered in silver and gold.
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Sarah Ferguson "Was Always Falling Out With" Jeffrey Epstein Over Money
An insider claims that the ex-duchess was "useful" to Epstein in order to gain access to the royals.
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Sandringham Pub Owner Says Locals are "50/50 "About Andrew
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is receiving a mixed response from the residents of the Sandringham estate.
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Queen Camilla Reflects on "Horrifying" Crisis
The Queen visited Avon and Somerset Police's headquarters on February 12.
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Princess Kate Ditches Her Heels for Boden Penny Loafers
The Princess of Wales went for comfort while visiting a London school.
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One Unsung Hero Could "Save" the Royal Family's Reputation, But Journalist Says She'd "Be Mad" to Do It
"Right now she has everything."
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Queen Elizabeth "Never" Ate This Food Prince William Loves
The late Queen stuck with classic French and British meals.
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Prince William Admits He Has "No Idea" What He's Doing When It Comes to Hobby Prince George Is "Fascinated" By
The Prince of Wales took part in one of his son's favorite activities while visiting Saudi Arabia.
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Sarah Ferguson "Is Looking to Bounce Back" From Epstein Scandal
The former Duchess of York is said to have told friends she needs to "get back to work."
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Queen Camilla's Vintage Engagement Ring Showcases Her "Understated Regal Presence"
The historic piece has a sweet tie to another member of the Royal Family.
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