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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Kate Middleton's heartfelt admission about George, Charlotte and Louis is the biggest sign yet that she'll give high-profile event a missWe still don't know for sure if the Princess of Wales will attend in November alongside Prince William but I think it's looking less likely
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Queen Letizia of Spain's flared jeans and biscuit-toned polo knit remind us that relaxed winter outfits can be elegant as well as cosyIf you need a go-to outfit that feels comfortable but looks put-together then you can't go too far wrong with jeans and a jumper
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Prince William's surprising confession hints that this royal could be one of the biggest influences on his future reignThe Prince of Wales briefly considered another career path and it looks like one family member has been inspiring him for decades
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Never sure how to style navy? Zara Tindall just wore this underrated neutral with burgundy and it's the perfect winter pairingThese two shades are a failsafe combination for her and she knows that keeping things simple makes her outfits really shine
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How Kate Middleton and Prince William's new photo with Prince George, Charlotte and Louis shields them from royal 'circus'They took a previously-unshared snap after the Princess completed the Three Peaks Challenge and the details speak volumes
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Lady Louise Windsor 'inherited' Duchess Sophie's talent for wholesome hobby - and she'll need it as a non-working royalThe 'low-key' 22-year-old is expected to have a career outside of The Firm and that means her lifestyle will look very different
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Already tired of jeans and jumpers? Zara Tindall's brown leather skirt is an elevated denim alternative that still looks so chic with knitwearSometimes we need an easy outfit staple that also feels sophisticated and a leather skirt works for so many occasions
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Kate Middleton has been sending subtle messages with her jewellery for years and her mint-green earrings are particularly specialThe Princess of Wales just re-wore her green amethyst drops and her choice of gemstone could be significant
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Prince William's surprise Graham Norton Show appearance reveals childhood ambition inspired by Queen ElizabethThe Prince of Wales speaks out in a special Earthshot edition of The Graham Norton Show and reveals two jobs he considered pursuing
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The key thing Princess Diana was 'adamant' William and Harry should know about her and King CharlesThe late Princess of Wales spoke to royal author Ingrid Seward in 1997 about the 'hurtful' comments people were making
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Duchess Sophie's espresso-brown roll neck, khaki jeans and knee-highs prove you can't beat earthy neutrals for chilly yet sunny daysBlue jeans and jewel tones are beautiful in autumn, but the Duchess of Edinburgh made a strong case for keeping things even simpler
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton and Zara Tindall just used this simple trick to make cosy dresses and coats more waist-flattering and I'm copying themThese two are experts at making cold weather outfits look sophisticated and sleek - and they use this accessory a lot
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton and Prince William stand firm on important family decision as they share behind-the-scenes banquet photoThe Prince and Princess of Wales clearly chose the location for this new picture carefully and it made me double take
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Kate Middleton's Oman State Banquet dress is the latest 'secret message' to Meghan and Harry and it's definitely a powerful oneShe's never worn yellow to a State Banquet before and looked the epitome of royalty as Harry shared goal to make it 'work' with family
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Princess Margaret 'was not a fan' of Queen Elizabeth's royal-approved drink and the reason is enough to put anyone offAccording to her former Lady-in-Waiting, the Queen's sister was once very blunt about the effect this beverage has on people
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Prince William took two huge risks before life-changing moment that Kate Middleton knew nothing aboutHe managed to keep the Princess of Wales in the dark about this until afterwards but spoke about his choices in a major interview
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Kate Middleton's cosy Fair Isle jumper blends trending chocolate tones and traditional styling - it's perfect for layeringThe Princess of Wales has added a new knit to her collection for autumn/winter 2026 and the neutral shade makes it so easy to style
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Queen Camilla's confession about pre-dinner routine with King Charles that can lead to either 'off-putting' laughter or 'weeping'Her Majesty shares this insight on a new BBC documentary and explains it's a 'lovely' way to spend their evenings together
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton’s misty-blue jumper is a soothing alternative to neutral knits and works perfectly with dark denimPastel shades can add brightness and softness to autumn/winter outfits and the Princess of Wales proved it with this outfit
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Kate Middleton uses one simple trick to look elegant while drinking and I might have to give it a goThe Princess of Wales has mastered the perfect technique to avoid being pictured with 'googly eyes' over the rim of cups and glasses
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Zara Tindall's easy autumn outfit formula of knee-highs, toffee-toned coat and knitwear is going to be hard to beat this seasonShe wore this neutral, cosy look to Cheltenham Racecourse last October and it's such a versatile combination for colder weather
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Princess Anne took 'blinged-up' toilet brush in back of her royal Bentley and I've never heard anything more *her*The no-nonsense Princess was so impressed with the design that she didn't want to wait for one to arrive at the Palace
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Prince William and Kate Middleton face major decision and Carole could inspire them to 'downsize the grandeur' of Royal FamilyWhen the Prince of Wales ascends the throne they could break with tradition and bring the monarchy 'in line with people's expectations'
By Emma Shacklock Published
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'You’re not getting any help and you need to produce results' - Zara Tindall opens up on Princess Anne and Mark Phillips' parenting styleAccording to her, they were firm when she told them she wanted to follow in their footsteps and pursue an equestrian career
By Emma Shacklock Published
