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 Don't Want Their Kids to Think They're "Elevated"
The princess is integrating her "Middleton upbringing and her family values."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Get Ready for a Busy Royal Spring After Historic Events in London Announced
The Royal Family will help celebrate a major anniversary this May.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Kate Middleton Is Confirmed to Make a Major New Royal Appearance With King Charles and Queen Camilla
Mark your calendars.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Surprise! Gabby Windey Is Married—All the Details on Her Secret $799 Wedding to Girlfriend Robby Hoffman
She's a 'Bachelorette' no more.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Inside Princess Diana's Secret Island Getaways—And How They Differed From William and Kate's
The late royal enjoyed (mostly) private vacations thanks to one man's help.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Meghan Markle's As Ever Lineup Will Include One Fanciful Product Used on Her Netflix Show
You're going to want to use it on everything.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Lilibet Takes Cleaning Very Seriously, According to Mom Meghan Markle
Like mother, like daughter.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Markle Paid Tribute to Her Royal Wedding Cake During ‘With Love, Meghan’
The duchess looked back on her special day in the first episode of her new Netflix show.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Meghan Markle Tells Mindy Kaling She Goes by "Sussex Now" When It Comes to Her Royal Last Name
The Duchess of Sussex opened up about her "little family name."
By Kristin Contino Published
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This Royal Was Once Confronted By Palace Police "With Machine Guns" After Drunken Antics
"I was like, "F***!"
By Kristin Contino Published
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Meghan Markle Opens Up About Her "Normal" Mom Friends in Montecito
"We went from just connecting through our kids to having girls’ night out," the duchess told 'People.'
By Kristin Contino Published
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Meghan Markle Just Dressed Princess Lilibet in Two Relatable Mall Brands for Rare Video
Lili looked adorable for a playdate with auntie Serena Williams.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet Kiss and Snap Selfies During Loved-Up Oscars Date Night
The duo finished out awards season on a high note.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Ariana Grande Teases a New Album Drop on Oscars Red Carpet: "Keep Your Eyes Peeled"
"The next step is...It means it must come out."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Jeff Goldblum Teases How Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Will "Devastate" Fans in Wicked Sequel
"I don't want to be a tattletale or a spoiler."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Leighton Meester Just Gave a Rare Look Into How She and Adam Brody Parent Their Kids
The 'Gossip Girl' alum said her kids aren't "phased" by fame.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Just Pulled Off a Secret Date Night
Grab your passport and her hand.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth's "True Favorite" Is Taking Over One of the Late Monarch's Beloved Roles
It's a position steeped in history.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Harry Shares One Thing He's "Never" Done as a Royal During Surprise Visit
"As a man who was born into a life of service, I recognize that with power and a platform comes responsibility."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Kristin Davis Shares the Very Charlotte York Reason Why She Didn't Want to Dump Alec Baldwin
The pair briefly dated in the early 2000s.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Has Sent Donald Trump an "Unprecedented" Letter
The United States and United Kingdom are about to make history.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate, King Charles and Queen Camilla Share an Unusual Interest
It's very on brand.
By Kristin Contino Published
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What Kate Middleton and Prince William's "Fun and Mischievous" Behavior Shows
The "tactile" couple showed off their bond in Wales.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Former Royal Butler Reveals One Thing You'd "Never Catch" King Charles Doing
Charles in charge.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Travis Kelce Shares How Taylor Swift Lifts Him Up When He's "Depressed"
He feels "So High School."
By Kristin Contino Published
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This British Royal Led a Secret Double Life With Queen Elizabeth's Blessing
The Kensington Palace resident came up with an unusual idea that the late Queen "supported."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Royal Hat Designers Share What It's Really Like Working With Meghan Markle and Princess Kate
One of the royals was called "an absolute dream to work with."
By Kristin Contino Published