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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A Slice of This Royal's Decades-Old Wedding Cake Just Made History and Sold for a Mouth-Watering Sum
Let's hope they don't eat it.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Expected to Make a Major Public Appearance This December
Happy holidays!
By Kristin Contino Published
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Royal Family's "Secret Weapon" Is Following in Prince William And Kate Middleton's Footsteps
Who doesn't love a royal love story?
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth Turned Down the Nobel Peace Prize: "Thank You, But No Thank You"
A true humble Queen.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Camilla’s Son Reveals She’s “Probably” the First Queen to Ever Carry Out a Rather Ordinary Task
A woman of the people.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Beat Out These Hollywood Stars to Be Crowned Sexiest Bald Man of 2024
We stan a bald (future) King.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate's "Royal Sister" Duchess Sophie Steps Into New Role After Comforting Kate
The Duchess of Edinburgh marked a royal first on Nov. 11.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth's Final Five-Word Diary Entry Revealed
The late Queen penned it just two days before she died.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Reportedly Doesn't Own One Modern Device That Even Queen Elizabeth Had
He's keeping it old school.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Was Accused of Being Too "Woke" By Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Johnson "went in quite hard" on Charles, per a new book.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Was “Solicitous and Protective” of Princess Kate During Remembrance Day Event
"It is connected to what he said about this being a 'brutal' year."
By Kristin Contino Published
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How Princess Kate's "Royal Sister" Comforted Her During Tearful Ceremony
We all need someone to lean on.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Duchess Sophie Almost Died While Giving Birth To The Royal Family's "Secret Weapon"
Lady Louise Windsor and her mother, Duchess Sophie, nearly didn't make it.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Harry Discusses The "Weight Of Losing a Parent" in Moving Letter
"Yet, in the midst of that heartache, we find strength in the love and memories left behind."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Kate Middleton Is Returning To Royal Duties With Two Confirmed Events
The Princess of Wales will attend two major royal occasions.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Says "Dreadful" 2024 Was "The Hardest Year In My Life"
Prince William wearing a gray blazer and pants walking in the woods
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Admits Princess Charlotte Burst Into Tears When He First Grew His Beard So He Had "To Shave It Off"
It's not for everyone.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Why Prince William Was Heckled By Angry Protesters in South Africa
"Go home, you're not welcome."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Camilla's Kids Were "Terrified" By Accidental Queen Elizabeth Run-In
Tom Parker Bowles revealed he only ever met the late Queen twice.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Reveals One Thing He Shares With Brother Prince Harry While Visiting South Africa
"I can be myself," the prince said.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Hosts a Supermodel BBQ in South Africa
Sorry, Kate.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Attends Earthshot Prize Ceremony in a Thrifted Blazer He Found at a Vintage Store
"You just try to do what you can."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Mary of Denmark Makes a Split-Leg Jumpsuit Look Extra Glam
Who needs a gown?
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince William Shares the "Tough Question" Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Keep Asking Him
"My children ask me this regularly."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Brooklyn Beckham Tells Andy Cohen What Prince William Is Really Like
"Is there something about him that people don't get?" Cohen asked.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Dolly Parton Has Invited Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to Dollywood
"I’d give Kate my mashed potatoes."
By Kristin Contino Published
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The “Hottest British Royal You’ve Never Heard Of” Has Started Military Training at the Same School as Prince William and Prince Harry
We love a man in uniform.
By Kristin Contino Published