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.

About PEOPLE

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Latest from Stephanie Petit

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in Colombia
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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Colombia
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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
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Head Back to School in Colombia for a Social Media Discussion...and Recess!
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.
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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)
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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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Sophie-Alexandra Evekink, Ludwig Prince of Bavaria
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Meghan Markle's Heartfelt Gesture in Emotional Interview with Prince Harry
Meghan Markle's Heartfelt Gesture in Emotional Interview with Prince Harry
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge during Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Velodrome on August 2, 2012 in London, England.
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