
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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Meghan Markle Says Her Sundance Debut Isn't Just "Cute"
The Duchess of Sussex praised Girl Scouts "who are about to become very strong leaders and young women."
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Prince William and Princess Kate Are Challenging Royal Norms In an Effort to Be "More Impactful," Says Royal Author
"What we’re seeing with the younger royals is a consolidation of their charitable efforts, and a call to action."
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Moving to Marsh Farm "Hasn't Gone Down Well" For Ex-Prince Andrew
The former Duke of York is reportedly trying to "block out" the idea of leaving Royal Lodge.
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One Royal Is "Vocal" About King's "Harsh" Treatment of Andrew
"There are several arguments going on between Andrew and The King and between The King and the wider family."
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Queen Elizabeth's "Strong and Complex Personality" Will Be Honored in London Monument
Final designs for the memorial will be revealed this spring.
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Despite Talks of "Change" When He Becomes King, Prince William Is "Conservative"
The Prince of Wales is unlikely to completely overhaul the monarchy, but will be a "more modern" monarch.
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Princess Kate Is Sending "a Thousand Cuddles" to Kids in Wales
The Princess of Wales is teaming up with Amazon for a sweet new initiative to reach children this winter.
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Prince William and Princess Kate Took a Secret Honeymoon Trip
The couple spent "a blissful few days" in a surprising destination before their trip to the Seychelles.
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Princess Beatrice Is Showing the Royals How a Modern "Blended Family Works"
Beatrice calls being a stepmother "a great honor."
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Princess Charlene's Longer Hair Is Here to Stay as She Wears a Rare Half-Up Style for Children's Event
The princess showed off her shoulder-length hair during an outing with members of the royal family.
By Kristin Contino Published
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The "Gentlemanly" Gesture Jack Brooksbank Made When He Proposed
The couple announced their engagement eight years ago, with Jack following a special family tradition.
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Princess Beatrice Broke One York Family Naming Tradition With Daughter Athena, Who Is Celebrating Her First Birthday
Sarah Ferguson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's eldest daughter opted to make her own baby name rules.
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Prince William and Princess Kate Aren't "Afraid to Get Their Hands Dirty"
"What comes through is authenticity."
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Queen Camilla Admits She Was Initially "Nervous" Before Making One of the "Easiest Decisions" In Her Royal Life
The Queen said she was "surprised and delighted" to find out she was wrong.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Fans Can't Get Over How Much Princess Diana Resembles Her Mother in New Family Photo Shared by Earl Spencer
Princess Diana's brother paid tribute to their late mother, who would have turned 90 this year.
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Prince Harry Says Negative Press Had a "Snowball Effect" on His Relationships
"It feels creepy, like you’re constantly being watched, and you can’t trust anyone around you."
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Prince Harry "Fought Back Tears" in Court
The Duke of Sussex appeared in a London court during the trial against the publisher of the 'Daily Mail.'
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Is Designing Her Own Clothing
"It all points to her driving a modern and impactful way to shape her image," says Bethan Holt of the 'Telegraph.'
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Why 2026 is the New 1996 For Sarah Ferguson
'Entitled' author Andrew Lownie tells 'Marie Claire' that unlike in the '90s, Fergie has "run out of lives."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Royal Source Reveals Ex-Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson's Move-Out Date
"He's in his own bubble," a royal source says of the former Duke of York.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Is "Investing Emotionally" and Having More Fun in Her Royal Role
Body language expert Darren Stanton says Kate "genuinely wants others to have a positive experience."
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Ex-Prince Andrew Will Move to an "Even Smaller" Sandringham House at First
The property "still needs a lot of attention to make it habitable."
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Princess Kate's Rarely-Seen Birthday Necklace Represents "Friendship" and "Vitality" Along With Serving as a Special Nod to Women's Rugby
Her garnet pendant was on display during a reception at Windsor Castle.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Rugby Player Says She Wants to "Tattoo" Princess Kate After World Cup Win
The Princess of Wales was called a "good sport" by player Ellie Kildunne.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Duchess Sophie Proves Maroon Is the New Black
The Duchess of Edinburgh bundled up in head-to-toe burgundy.
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Princess Kate Admits She Doesn't "Want to Get Tackled By" Prince George in Rugby
The Princess of Wales spoke of her kids' love of the game during a reception at Windsor Castle.
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Former Royal Butler Reveals the "Very Romantic" Secret Meaning Behind Duchess Sophie's Engagement Ring
"The Royal Family are really into the meaning behind big gestures and I think this style of ring is the perfect example of that."
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