
Emma Shacklock
Emma is a Royal Editor with eight years experience working in publishing, across Digital and Print media and she specialises in the British Royal Family. Whether you want to know what protocols are in place at royal occasions, what titles each royal holds or what beautiful outfits they’ve just stepped out wearing, she’s got you covered. Royal traditions and history are particular areas of interest for her and she covered King Charles III’s coronation live in 2023, as well as the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Alongside putting her royal knowledge to good use with insightful evergreen and news pieces as she covers the Royal Family’s latest appearances, Emma is a huge fan of crime dramas. Whether it’s classics like Midsomer Murders and Silent Witness or the latest release on the BBC or ITV, Emma is sure to dive right in. She uses her expertise in entertainment pieces that answer fans’ burning questions about new shoes, whether it’s explaining a complex ending or revealing all we know about the future of a hit series.
When she’s not writing about the next unmissable show to add to your to-watch list or delving into royal protocol, Emma enjoys cooking (anything with cheese is a plus), long walks and watching yet more crime dramas!
Before she joined Future, Emma graduated from the University of Warwick with a degree in English and Comparative Literary Studies and studied everything from Victorian poetry to modern classics before starting out her publishing career in the world of books. She worked as a Publisher for an independent digital publisher specialising in back-list and debut commercial and literary fiction novels.
Alongside her work bringing brilliant stories to the widest audience possible, Emma filled her spare time with reading the latest best-sellers and enjoying plenty of hit shows. In 2017 she joined TI Media as Fiction Writing Coordinator on Woman’s Weekly and Woman’s Weekly Fiction as part of the features team.
She commissioned and edited short stories ready for our loyal readers to enjoy and after becoming Books and Fiction Editor began writing for the books pages of Woman, Woman’s Own and womanandhome, as well as online features too. After honing her skills, Emma joined the womanandhome digital team in 2020 and has gone on to amass a wealth of experience, bringing inspiring news to our audience each day.
Latest articles by Emma Shacklock
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Queen Mary gives polka dots an autumnal update with cinnamon-toned co-ord - this shade has tempted me away from pastelsIt's still too warm for knitwear but the Queen of Denmark is starting to embrace the next season in a subtle way
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Comfortable, elegant and cosy - Kate Middleton's knitted skirt and jumper is a combination I'm shopping ready for cool autumn daysSummer isn't over yet but these autumn wardrobe staples from Sézane are back - and in the sale - ahead of the seasonal shift
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Hurry up, jacket weather! Princess Anne's cropped trench is a timeless transitional staple I can't wait to pair with jeans and light knitsLate summer and early autumn is the perfect time to start lightly layering and a trench is one of the most classic designs
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Princess Anne 'even closer' to King Charles since Queen's death and his birthday gift could carry 'enormous emotional significance'Former royal butler Grant Harrold believes the King values his sister's 'unwavering support' and her present might reflect their bond
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James Wessex confirms future outside the Royal Family as he embraces new job that made estate worker 'double take'Duchess Sophie's son has got himself a summer job ahead of a massive life change in the autumn - and she'll be so proud
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Princess Anne falls victim to 'preposterous' system once again - and it's got this royal expert suggesting radical changeDespite every scandal that's surrounded her younger brother Andrew, he still takes precedence over her in one way
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Alex Jones' straight-leg jeans are a late summer staple - they pair perfectly with a white T-shirt and comfy flatsThis outfit is a seasonal reminder to not neglect our wardrobe basics as we enjoy late summer styling
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King Charles makes 'surreal' offer during latest heatwave as he steps in to rescue British traditionThe monarch reportedly donated a large amount of something surprising from his Sandringham home
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Carole Middleton's 'tried hard' as a grandmother and wants to be hands-on 'as long as she's able to' with George, Charlotte and LouisShe thinks this is why her family is 'still close' and a royal author believes the Middletons will have a 'huge impact' on the monarchy
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Ranvir Singh's denim midi dress is a stunning summer-to-autumn outfit that'll convince you to take a break from jeansThe ITV star has a few denim dresses and this one has a silhouette that works wonderfully for warmer weather
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Duchess Sophie's white trousers and comfy espadrille flats are a versatile combination you'll reach for over and overSummer outfits don't have to be complicated - this pairing is so chic and it's neutral and timeless
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I love denim but Pippa Middleton's breezy white trousers are a light alternative - and they look striking with all monochromeShe wore this chic look in 2017 and it's so timeless it would just as well for this summer heatwave
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Did you spot King Charles's careful wording in Princess Eugenie's birth announcement? I did - and it cleverly manages expectationsI think the Buckingham Palace statement made something crystal clear when it confirmed who had been told the happy news
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Princess Eugenie's birth announcement quietly missed out one key detail and it shows her priority with baby number 3The King's niece is now a mum of three and we know she welcomed her daughter in Lisbon, Portugal
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Duchess Sophie's berry midi dress is a summery twist on a huge autumn trend - this colour is stunning and surprisingly easy to styleIt's not autumn quite yet, but adding deeper tones into our late summer outfits can be so striking - and simple to do
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Harriet Phillips' periwinkle blue co-ord is our seasonal reminder that separates can be as elegant as dresses - but twice as versatileFed up with frocks? A breezy set can be styled in many different ways and Harriet looked so polished at Wimbledon last year
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King Charles's 'express request' for meeting Archie and Lilibet - but it might not be enough to convince WilliamHe saw his Sussex grandchildren privately in July and so far we've not heard any details or seen any photos or clips of the visit
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Duchess Sophie's denim midi skirt is an elevated alternative to jeans that will become a staple in your summer-to-autumn wardrobeA denim skirt is a breezy choice for hot weather and looks fabulous with knee-high boots too - as the Duchess has already proved
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Prince Louis's blunt Princess Charlotte confession highlights their hilarious but cute dynamicHe's been 'perfecting' a sporting skill but his big sister seems to think he's not quite there yet
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Kate Middleton nails summer-to-autumn styling with forest green blazer, striped vest and pleated skirt - it's chic and simpleThe Princess wore this combination to the Commonwealth Games but you could adjust it for hotter or colder weather so easily
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Queen Elizabeth 'understood and honoured' this harsh reality about being monarch - now King Charles faces same compromiseAccording to royal expert Emily Andrews, the Queen felt that duty should outweigh 'sentiment' in her role
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Duchess Sophie is already styling autumn 2026's trendiest tone - her olive green trousers look so elegant right now tooShe made this earthy colour look summery by keeping the rest of her outfit light and bright at the Commonwealth Games
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Sorry to my summer brights, Queen Letizia's comfy icy blue co-ord has got me styling cool tones in the heatwaveThis super pale shade works seamlessly with white and metallics - making it a versatile option that's also subtle
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Princess Anne's denim blazer was a style plot twist at Commonwealth Games and it's got me excited to embrace jacket weatherWe're slowly moving towards layering season and denim will work with pretty much any colour and so many different silhouettes
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