
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 recalls 'intimidating' experience she's faced as a senior royal and why she finds it so 'inspiring'The Princess of Wales thinks this isn't the most 'natural environment' to walk into but she loves getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse
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Queen Elizabeth 'made it clear' to Harry she'd give her 'blessing' for him and Meghan to leave royal life - but on this conditionAccording to royal correspondent Duncan Larcombe the late Queen wanted her grandson to truly understand what a royal exit meant
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Kate Middleton's Trooping the Colour outfit showed just how seriously she takes Queen Elizabeth's unofficial mottoThe Princess of Wales's look from 2024 was monochrome perfection and it spoke volumes during such a challenging year
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How much do you know about Trooping the Colour? Test yourself with our quiz and find outTrooping the Colour is an important event in the royal calendar each year but do you know what it's for and what it involves?
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Kate Middleton's refreshing road trip drink before Peter Phillips' wedding isn't quite what I expectedAs the Princess of Wales got out of the car we got to see the drink she'd brought for the journey and it was a very healthy choice
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Zara Tindall's relaxed blue jeans and adidas trainers are a comfy combination that's perfect for unpredictable weatherRain or shine, you can always rely on denim and trainers and Zara chose this classic pairing for her brother's wedding rehearsal
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Kate Middleton's poignant confession after personal Trooping the Colour milestone - 'there's only so much you can do'According to a royal author, the Princess of Wales was 'exhausted' after attending her first royal event of 2024
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Harriet Sperling's wedding tribute to Princess Anne was the perfect way to blend royal tradition and individualityPeter Phillips and Harriet Sperling did things a little differently but the bride still found a way to honour her mother-in-law
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Looking for your new favourite jeans? Queen Mary's flares could eclipse your go-to straight-leg pairsWe don't often see the Queen of Denmark in denim and these flares are a comfy shape for summer
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Duchess Sophie's silky blouse is an elevated alternative to T-shirts and delivers the perfect amount of arm coverageIf you're not a fan of vest tops and want something smarter than a classic tee, this type of top is a great option
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Prince Harry was 'always concerned' about being 'overshadowed' by William’s children, claims Princess Diana's biographerAndrew Morton believes that interested is already starting to move towards George, Charlotte and Louis over their uncle
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Queen Mary's summer style trick is an easy, affordable way to elevate flowing dresses and skirtsIf you have a wardrobe full of floaty designs then adding this accessory is a simple way to bring some more structure
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Princess Anne is the royal King Charles 'can rely on absolutely' to 'hold the institution together' as he 'steadies the throne'According to royal author Robert Jobson, the Princess Royal's way of working is vitally important to the monarchy's success
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Carole Middleton's go-to summer jacket is the perfect layering piece for showers and sunshine - and it'll never go out of styleNow is the time of year she's seen out and about most and a classic white blazer suits so many different occasions and weathers
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Queen Camilla's essential tea party snack has specific requirements - and it's all down to a surprising royal superstitionOne of the delicious treats served up for afternoon tea is always sandwiches and they apparently have to be a certain shape
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Princess Lilibet turns 5! Take our quiz and see how much you know about the King's granddaughter as she celebratesShe's simultaneously one of the most famous children in the world and a rarely seen royal
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Kate Middleton, Prince George, Charlotte and Louis share unexpected honour and it could be about to get even betterThey've all been shortlisted - in a matter of speaking - for a rather special award that the public can vote for
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Duchess Sophie just re-wore her anniversary dress in Portugal and as soon as the rain stops I'm recreating this lookWe've gone from sunshine to shattered showers but this kind of outfit is a breezy choice for summer warmth
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I've just noticed Kate Middleton's subtle nod to her family at the Cancer Research reception - it's not just her red dress which sent a messageThere was a detail on the Princess of Wales's dress that caught my eye as she honoured the 125th anniversary of Cancer Research UK
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Kate Middleton's strawberry-red dress puts polka dots firmly back in the spotlight for summer as she marks meaningful milestoneShe attended a special reception for Cancer Research UK and wore her heart on more than just her sleeve
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King Charles reflects on Queen Elizabeth's choice for 'her final days' and the 'uniquely special place' to them bothThe monarch has written a foreword to a new book and revealed his mother 'treasured' all the time she spent at Balmoral
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Kate Middleton's underrated style solution makes jeans and trousers look instantly more polishedShe's owned this staple for years and uses it to achieve a seamless finish with her suits, though it works with casual outfits too
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Duchess Sophie could miss out on 'private' family occasion due to royal commitment - and she's not the only oneThere's a very special moment coming up but it clashes with a work-related event that's also close to her heart
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Mike Tindall's 'biggest regret' over Queen Elizabeth and the unusual 'turning point' that changed their dynamic foreverThe retired rugby star shared his memories of the late monarch with woman&home and said he wishes he hadn't 'held back' so long
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