
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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Queen Elizabeth Was "Emphatically Not Interested in Fashion"
"Nothing is left to chance," a courtier once said.
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Princess Diana Gave a Bride Some Brutal Advice After Her Divorce From Prince Charles
Someone track this couple down ASAP.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Offers 101-Year-Old Man Some Hilarious Advice For Staying Young
It's worth a shot.
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Prince William and Prince Harry Could Be "Tempted" to Bid in Princess Diana Fashion Auction
Who could blame them?
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King Charles Reveals His Love For Unusual Two-Ingredient Snack
Kingly cravings hit different.
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King Charles Is Set to Break Royal Tradition After News He's "Unlikely" to Follow in Queen Elizabeth's Footsteps
It will be a royal first.
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Princess Kate Embraces the Déjà Vu Blue Trend For Surprise Appearance
And her necklace is on sale.
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The Unexpected Attribute Kate Middleton Was "Teased" About by the Royal Family
It turns out she takes after The King.
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Princess Diana's Wedding Dress Designer Stored a Secret "Sister Dress" of One Famous Design at Hampton Court Palace
The dress is up for auction in the largest Diana fashion sale ever.
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Duchess Sophie Curtsies So Low to King Charles That She Loses Her On-Trend Wedges at Flower Show
Royal job hazards.
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Royal Wedding Bells Will Ring for Prince William's Cousin
Lady Marina Windsor showed off her new engagement ring in a sweet Instagram post.
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Princess Diana Wanted to "Go Super Short on the Skirts" After Her Divorce
She argued with her butler and one designer about pushing the boundaries of hemlines.
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Baby Princess Ines Has Her First Matching Moment With Mom Princess Sofia in Tiny National Costume
The four-month-old celebrated her first National Day in Sweden.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Bombshell Book Claims Princess Diana Was Betrayed by Harrods Security Guards
"You had to be on your toes," a former guard said in the explosive tell-all.
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Princess Diana Had a 'Pretty Woman' Moment After Being Turned Away From Designer
"Big mistake. Big. Huge!"
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Duchess Sophie Takes on Spring's Powder Pink Trend
The Duchess of Edinburgh showed pretty can be powerful.
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Princess Kate Returns to Royal Duties After Intruder Arrested at Windsor Castle
The Princess of Wales carried out her first royal meeting since the incident.
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Prince William Says Family Can Be a "Mixed Bag" Amid Rift With Prince Harry
The Prince of Wales referenced tough family dynamics during a chat with soldiers.
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Are Set to Make Their First Summer 2025 Appearance
It's the cutest time of the year.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Wedges Are Back, as Duchess Sophie Proves in Princess Kate-Inspired True-Blue Summer Uniform
It's time to revive those espadrille wedges once again.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Lilibet Has Prince Harry's Eyes in Adorable New Fourth Birthday Photos
Proud mom Meghan shared some unseen photos of Lili—and she looks just like her dad.
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Queen Elizabeth "Dined Out On" Her Response to Terrifying Shotgun Moment
What a boss moment.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Drives a Car Powered on Cheese and Wine, But Has Swapped It For This Luxe Update
A new vehicle has joined the monarch's vintage Aston Martin convertible.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Sweden's Queen Silvia Pulls a Princess Anne in 49-Year-Old Evening Gown
The Swedish royal wore a dress as old as her marriage for a special TV appearance.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Announces New Appearance With an Unexpected Sidekick
The Prince of Wales is marking a royal first this week.
By Kristin Contino Published
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All About Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Two Rescue Dogs, Mamma Mia and Pula
Prince Harry says the pair are "emotional support dogs 100 percent, when they're behaving."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Exclusive: Meghan Markle on the "Extraordinary Advice" Tina Knowles Gave Her
The Duchess of Sussex tells 'Marie Claire' what it was like talking business and Beyoncé with Ms. Tina.
By Kristin Contino Published