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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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.
By Kristin Contino Published
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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.
By Kristin Contino Published
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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.
By Kristin Contino Published
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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.
By Kristin Contino Published
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This Unexpected Royal is Being Called "a Reincarnation" of Queen Elizabeth
Her legacy lives on.
By Kristin Contino Published
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The Nod to Princess Diana You Might Have Missed in Meghan Markle's Netflix Trailer
The Duchess of Sussex kept one of Diana's belongings close throughout the series.
By Kristin Contino Published
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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.
By Kristin Contino Published
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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.
By Kristin Contino Published
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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.
By Kristin Contino Published
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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."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Meghan Markle Kicks Off 2025 by Rejoining Instagram
The Duchess of Sussex shared a sweet video captured by Prince Harry.
By Kristin Contino Published
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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
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Former Royal Butler Reveals Princess Diana's Favorite Christmas Gifts
Paul Burrell tells 'Marie Claire' what the late princess loved to get for the holidays.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Giving Princess Diana Certain Chanel Gifts for Christmas Would've Been "a Bad Mistake," Per Former Royal Butler
Paul Burrell tells 'Marie Claire' about a potentially awkward gift he once gave the late princess.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Former Royal Butler Says Prince William "Will Clear Out All the Stuffed Shirts" at Christmas Once He Becomes King
Paul Burrell tells 'Marie Claire' that it won't be "a court Christmas" when William is in charge.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Elizabeth Revealed Her Corgis Destroyed Some Royal Mementos in Auctioned-Off Letter
Corgis = chaos.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie Were "Less Than Pleased" About Bunking With Prince Andrew at Sandringham
The Edinburghs were said to be "relieved" after Andrew backed out.
By Kristin Contino Published
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So Many Royals Come to Christmas at Sandringham That a Princess Once Had to Sleep in a "Caravan"
The definition of no room at the inn.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Diana's First Christmas With the Royals Ended in a Gag Gift Gone Wrong
The late princess called her royal Christmas experiences "terrifying and so disappointing."
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Charlotte Has a Signature Christmas Hairdo and It's Seriously Adorable
This tween has mastered holiday style.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Don't Follow One "Weird" Royal Christmas Tradition
The Waleses are doing it their way.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Queen Camilla Got a Secret Early Preview of this "Racy" TV Series Inspired by her Ex-Husband
To be a fly on the wall.
By Kristin Contino Published
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King Charles is Breaking a Major Royal Tradition for Christmas 2024 Amid Cancer Battle
It's time to mix things up.
By Kristin Contino Published
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There's at Least Two More Members of the Royal Family Who Won't Join in Their Traditional Christmas Walk This Year
Fingers crossed for 2025.
By Kristin Contino Published
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Princess Anne Once Shocked a Christmas Day Crowd With Her Brusque Comment to a Fan
Legendary photographer Arthur Edwards shared the hilarious holiday memory.
By Kristin Contino Published