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's Rare Childhood Tantrum is Truly Epic
Every once in a while, Elizabeth let loose.
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Princess Diana's Nieces Match in Icy Blue Gowns
The Spencer trio has never looked better.
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Fans Can’t Get over Prince Harry’s Seriously Impressive Surfing Skills in New Video: “In His Season of Joy”
He's a true Californian now.
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Queen Camilla's Son Reveals How Being in Her Family Was "Incredibly Dangerous" at Times
Tom Parker Bowles shared insights on "the bad days" growing up in the spotlight.
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Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, Says He Visits Her Island Grave "Pretty Much Every Day"
Earl Spencer spoke with 'Good Morning Britain' about his late sister.
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'The Great British Bake Off' Star Prue Leith Once Messed Up Queen Elizabeth's Tea Order
"You'd think it was a state secret!"
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Prince William Gives Us a Hint on What His Focus Will Be As King
The Prince of Wales shared some thoughts on his role in a new clip from his upcoming ITV documentary.
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The Sentimental Item from Prince Philip That Queen Elizabeth Kept in Her Handbag
It's royally romantic.
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Gigi Hadid Praises "Supportive" Boyfriend Bradley Cooper Ahead of Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
The supermodel returned to the runway with her BF's support.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Shares a Personal Message in Honor of Baby Loss Awareness Week
The royal penned a moving note on Instagram.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Once Called Becoming a Member of the Royal Family "A Daunting Prospect" in Resurfaced Clip
A video from the couple's engagement announcement is making the rounds on TikTok.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Eugenie Shares Rare Photos of Her Son, Ernest, to Mark Mom Sarah Ferguson's 65th Birthday
"So proud of the Grannie you are, the mum you are and the woman you are."
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This Recent Royal Event Caused Prince William to Say He Was Ready to "Smash" Some Windows
Watch out below!
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Taylor Swift Just Made Two Big Announcements as She Kicks off the Final Leg of Eras Tour
The pop star wrote she "wanted to commemorate the memories we made together in a special way."
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Prince George Told a British Business Owner What His Surprising Dream Job Was
“That’s what I want to do when I grow up!”
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Princess Kate's 5 Best Royal Re-Wears
The Princess of Wales is a sustainable style queen.
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Queen Elizabeth Said She Hated One Thing About Meeting "Tourists"
The late monarch expressed a desire to go back to the good old days of royal visits.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Paris Hilton Says This Royal Was One of Her Idols Growing Up
She praised her regal role model for having "such a huge heart."
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A Surprising Member of the Royal Family Has a Criminal Record
The incident has been revisited in Craig Brown's new book, 'Q: A Voyage Around The Queen.'
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Prince William Opens Up About His Kids' Screen Time Battles
Royal children: Just like us.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Kate Middleton's Fern Earrings for Surprise Appearance Had a Poignant Hidden Meaning
The princess has owned the symbolic Catherine Zoraida style since 2020.
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Royal Expert Claims Princess Kate is Done "Playing Peacemaker" With King Charles, Prince Harry and Prince William
"She did try over a period of years and finally threw up her hands in disgust."
By Kristin Contino Published
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How Taylor Swift Has Entered the Chat When it Comes to Prince Harry's Security
One royal commentator said there was a "double standard" when it came to police protection in the U.K.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Honors Victims of Taylor Swift Dance Class Attack With Prince William During First Official Post-Chemo Appearance
The royal couple met families of the three girls who died in the attack.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Jennifer Lopez Admits Social Media Comments About Her Life Can Sting: "I’m Not Teflon"
"I know that everything that’s being written and said about me, and all the conjecture of who I am as a person, is not who I am. I learned that a long time ago."
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Why Queen Elizabeth Was Left "Sitting in the Dark" After a Staff Member's Blunder
Former royal footman Steven Kaye shared a hilarious palace "accident."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Kate Middleton and Prince William Threw a Secret Wedding After-Party With a Surprising Theme
The royals let their hair down at a London hotel.
By Kristin Contino Published