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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How Taylor Swift Gave a Secret Shoutout to Travis Kelce While Presenting at the 2025 Grammys
Cheeks pink in the twinkling lights.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Taylor Swift Accepted a Sweet Gift From a Little Girl on the Grammys 2025 Red Carpet
"The way she makes every interaction feel like a main character moment."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Nikki Glaser Admitted to Spending $100k on Taylor Swift Tickets But Says She "Won't Be Bothering" Her at 2025 Grammys
"I can't wait to see her talk and maybe reveal something, you know we're used to her announcing something."
By Kristin Contino Published
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10 Investment Handbags That Come With the Royal Family's Stamp of Approval
Your cheat sheet to regal bags.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Is Being Compared to Princess Diana for This "Priceless" Quality During Children's Hospice Visit
The Princess of Wales is following in her late mother-in-law's footsteps.
By Kristin Contino Published
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25 Under-$250 Beauty Products the Royal Family Swears By
Skip the tiara, steal the skincare routine.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Carole Middleton Admitted Press Intrusion Wore on Her Family During William and Kate's Courtship
"I’m not a celebrity and don’t want to be one."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate's Visit to a Sock Factory Isn't as Random as You Might Think
She's kicking off 2025 in style.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Carole Middleton Shares a Sweet Trait With Queen Elizabeth When It Comes to Daughters Kate and Pippa
Royals: Just like us.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Charlene and Prince Albert's Daughter Channels Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte
Tartan for the win.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Once Teased the Press by Wearing a Hilarious Disguise That Tricked Pretty Much No One
Nice try.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles and Queen Camilla Could be Set for a "Major Royal Visit to the States" in 2026
"Normally, when you get a change of reign, and a change of president, there's a lot of two-way traffic," Robert Hardman tells 'Marie Claire.'
By Kristin Contino Published
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This Royal Risked Her Life to Hide a Jewish Family During World War II
Prince William shared the courageous story of one of his relatives during a Holocaust Memorial Day event.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Anne Jokes She's "Jolly Lucky" to Be "More or Less" Sane After Horse Accident
"You are sharply reminded that every day is a bonus, really."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana Had a "Secret" Trick to "Avoid Wearing Tights" Around the Royals
Rules be damned.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana's Dance With Prince Charles Was "Not as Elegant" as When She Danced With John Travolta
Diana's private dance instructor, Anne Allan, had some critiques for Charles in her memoir.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince George Could Become the First Future Monarch to Break This Royal Tradition
An "unexpected choice" could result in George forging a new path.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Kate Middleton Rocks a Chic New Smythson Bag and a Scarf Older Than Prince George
Royals: just like us.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Camilla Jokes Her Grandkids Are "Regular Visitors" to the Emergency Room During Hospital Visit
"My daughter will often call me saying 'Guess where I am?'"
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Louis Has Never Experienced One Part of Royal Life That Prince George and Princess Charlotte Have
Maybe one day?
By Kristin Contino Published
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Duchess Sophie is Making More "Bold Choices" as She Turns 60
“I love how she is not afraid to try new things," designer Suzannah Crabb shared.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Norwegian Royals Celebrate Princess Ingrid Alexandra's 21st Birthday Amid "Challenging" Family Troubles
The palace shared some casual snaps of the future queen.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Will Reportedly Join "Royal Sister" Duchess Sophie for a Glittering 60th Birthday Bash
A milestone year calls for an epic party.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles Wasn't a Fan of William and Harry Eating Burgers and Pizza
Eating outside the palace "didn't really sit that comfortably" with the now-King.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Pregnant Princess Beatrice Could Follow in Her Mom's Footsteps With This Sweet Royal Baby Naming Tradition
The possibilities are endless.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Kate Chose When to Reveal She Was in Remission for a Very Good Reason and It “Speaks Volumes”
"It’s such a weird disease, it stops you and makes you evaluate and review your life," a patient who met the princess said.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Beatrice Is Moved to Tears During Rare Joint Engagement With Sister Princess Eugenie and Mom Sarah Ferguson
"I am pregnant so I cry at absolutely everything."
By Kristin Contino Published