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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This Royal Admits She Took Etiquette Lessons From a 'Downton Abbey' Advisor
"I've asked him questions every single day, from how do you pick up that stem, how do you lay your knife and fork in between eating, everything."
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How Princess Kate Broke Tradition with Her Stunning 43rd Birthday Photo
The Princess of Wales posed for a black-and-white pic by one of her favorite photogs.
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Travis Kelce Shares Thoughts on NYC Trip With Taylor Swift, Says He "Didn't Do Anything" for New Year's Eve
“I love the big city."
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Princess Charlotte Appears to Wear a $13 Necklace From Her Mom's Favorite Affordable Jewelry Brand
The 9-year-old wore a crystal choker that looks like one from her mom's favorite high street brand.
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The Surprising Word Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis's Nanny "Is Banned" From Using
It's not what you might expect.
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Princess Kate Will Likely do This Before "Resetting" and Going Back to Regular Duties
Royal biographer Robert Hardman tells 'Marie Claire' that fans shouldn't expect Kate to go "back to 2023 levels" of appearances.
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Meghan Markle Pays Tribute to Her Beloved Beagle, Guy, in Heartbreaking Reel
"Thank you for so many years of unconditional love, my sweet Guy. You filled my life in ways you’ll never know."
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King Charles "Never" Declared He Wanted a Slimmed-Down Monarchy, Per Royal Biographer
"There was no specific plan," author Robert Hardman tells 'Marie Claire.'
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Zara Tindall Was Nearly Knocked Down by a Horse in Terrifying Near-Miss
Queen Elizabeth's granddaughter narrowly escaped major injury.
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Princess Kate Seems to be Breaking Tradition With Her 2025 Birthday Plans
The royal is said to be mixing things up for her 43rd birthday.
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An Unexpected Royal is Heading to Washington, D.C. for Jimmy Carter's Funeral
Royalty will join former presidents and other leaders on Jan. 9.
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Prince William Paid £200 For a Date With Kate Middleton Before Their Royal Romance
A St. Andrews alumna described "a party at a castle" where Will and Kate's connection started.
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Why Nikki Glaser Avoided Bringing up "Hot-Button" Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Drama at Golden Globes
The comedian poked fun of a number of celebrities in her opening monologue, but not the 'It Ends With Us' stars.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Angelina Jolie and Daughter Zahara Enjoy Mother-Daughter Night at Golden Globes After Divorce Finalized
The 19-year-old coordinated with her mom in Alexander McQueen.
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Adam Brody and Leighton Meester Show Rare PDA During Golden Globes Date Night
The couple coordinated in green for their red carpet moment.
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Princess Kate is Being "Careful" Not to "Commit" to Specific 43rd Birthday Plans
The Princess of Wales will mark her big day on Jan. 9.
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Travis Kelce Couldn't be Happier About This Star's Mom Becoming "a Full Swiftie"
All was revealed on the Jan. 2 episode of his 'New Heights' podcast.
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This Unexpected Royal is Being Called "a Reincarnation" of Queen Elizabeth
Her legacy lives on.
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The Surprising Hobby Meghan Markle Shares With Princess Kate, King Charles and Queen Camilla Revealed
We're buzzing over this one.
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Meghan Markle's Friend Reveals How She Celebrated Her New Netflix Show in Gorgeous New Photo
The Duchess of Sussex enjoyed a fun day to mark her trailer's release.
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How Princess Kate Might "Spoil" Her Kids in 2025 Following Cancer Battle
Sounds like the Wales kids might be in for some fun this year.
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Princess Diana's Brother Accused of “Cruel and Inexplicable” Dumping of His Wife "by Text Message"
Charles Spencer is disputing his former's wife's story about how he ended his marriage.
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Meghan Markle Makes Farm-to-Table Fashion a Thing And We're Here For It
The Duchess of Sussex delivers serious spring style inspo in her new Netflix series.
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Meghan Markle Channels Martha Stewart and Gwyneth Paltrow in Trailer for New Netflix Show
The Duchess of Sussex is bringing lessons in cooking, gardening and connection to screens in 2025.
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This Historic 2025 Royal Family Photo Op Probably Isn't Happening
Robert Hardman tells 'Marie Claire' that "people have an appetite to see the family, but it's a limited appetite."
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Meghan Markle Kicks Off 2025 by Rejoining Instagram
The Duchess of Sussex shared a sweet video captured by Prince Harry.
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The Best Royal Fashion Moments of 2024
From royal banquets to the tennis court, these royals didn't disappoint with their ever-stylish wardrobes.
By Kristin Contino Published