Stephanie Petit

Stephanie Petit
Title: PEOPLE Staff Editor, Royals
Education: The College of New Jersey

Stephanie Petit is a Royals Editor at PEOPLE. She has been with the brand since 2016 after graduating from The College of New Jersey and holding previous positions at Seventeen, CBS Radio and more. Follow the proud dog mom on Twitter at @stephpetit_ for the latest on the royal family's pets.

Education

Stephanie attended The College of New Jersey, graduating magna cum laude with a B.A. in Communications.

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Latest from Stephanie Petit

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Prince William, Prince of Wales attends the Sovereign's Parade on behalf of King Charles III at the Royal Air Force College in Cranwell on September 12, 2024 in Sleaford, England. The parade features 48 Royal Air Force cadets and 4 international officer cadets from Jordan, Kenya, Pakistan, and Uganda, graduating from the commissioned warrant officers course and modular initial officer training. ; Prince William, Prince of Wales laughs as he attends day two of Royal Ascot 2024 at Ascot Racecourse on June 19, 2024 in Ascot, England.
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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (left) and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrive for the unveiling of a statue they commissioned of their mother Diana, Princess of Wales, in the Sunken Garden at Kensington Palace
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Prince William, Prince of Wales and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex on the long Walk at Windsor Castle on September 10, 2022 in Windsor, England.
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Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth smile at one another while walking arm-in-arm outside.
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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at San Basilio de Palenque during The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Colombia Visit on August 17, 2024 in Cartagena, Colombia.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Reveal Never-Before-Seen Moments from Colombia Tour in New Video (Exclusive)
 Meghan, Duchess of Sussex during her participation in the Afro Women and Power Forum at the Municipal Theater of Cali during a visit around Colombia on August 18, 2024 in Cali, Colombia.
Meghan Markle Interrupts Colombia Panel to Adjust Fan in Helpful Gesture: 'That's What We Do as Women'
US actress Meghan Markle addresses the audience during the Afro women and power forum, at the Municipal Theatre in Cali, Colombia, on August 18, 2024. Prince Harry and his wife, American actress Meghan Markle, are visiting Colombia at the invitation of Colombia's vice-President Francia Marquez, with whom they have attended various meetings with women and young people to reject discrimination and cyberbullying.
Meghan Markle Removes Her Earpiece and Speaks Spanish on Stage in Colombia
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Colombia
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Sneak in a Kiss on the Lips While Salsa Dancing in Colombia
King Charles III meets Shetland pony Cpl Cruachan IV (mascot of the Royal Regiment of Scotland) during an inspection of Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, at the gates of Balmoral, as he takes up summer residence at the castle.
King Charles Begins Summer Stay at Balmoral Castle in Scotland — Did the Naughty Pony Behave This Year?
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Colombia
How Meghan Markle Is Keeping Kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet Close During Colombia Tour
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex at San Basilio de Palenque during The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Colombia Visit on August 17, 2024 in Cartagena, Colombia.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Celebrate Afro-Colombian Culture: 'Incredibly Moving Experience'
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex pose for a photo at Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata during a visit to Colombia on August 15, 2024
Meghan Markle Sports a Vibrant Dress by Colombian Designer (Who's a Longtime Favorite!) During Visit Abroad
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were all smiles as they visited Bogota for a world premier
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Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, pose for a photo as they attend the program held in the Armed Forces Complex in Abuja, Nigeria on May 11, 2024.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Colombia Plans Revealed! Find Out How They're Kicking Off Their Trip
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 19: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrive at Westminster Abbey ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in London, England. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in Bruton Street, Mayfair, London on 21 April 1926. She married Prince Philip in 1947 and ascended the throne of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth on 6 February 1952 after the death of her Father, King George VI. Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, 2022, and is succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
Prince Harry to Miss Funeral of His Uncle Robert Fellowes amid Security Concerns in the U.K.
Prince William Just Rocked a New Look That Was Forbidden Before
Prince William Just Sported a New Look That Was Previously Discouraged — and Sparked Tension with Prince Harry
Prince Albert II of Monaco and Princess Charlene of Monaco attend the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024
Every Royal from Around the World at the Paris Olympic Games
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