
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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'I hope we don't go back to practices Harry and I had to grow up with' - Prince William on protecting Prince George from the past
He joined Eugene Levy in Apple TV+'s The Reluctant Traveler and his remarks about Prince George's future were heartwrenching
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Prince George, Charlotte and Louis' 'after hours' visits to Windsor Castle with William revealed as he recreates childhood memories
We've heard plenty of anecdotes from him on The Reluctant Traveler and this is one of the most fun revelations
By Emma Shacklock Published
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The Kate Middleton makeup rumour we thought was true for years has been dispelled by a beauty icon
Her wedding makeup received admiration from fans across the world and Bobbi Brown has made an intriguing claim about this look
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton's failsafe autumn fashion formula is the perfect blend of cosiness and sophistication
The Princess of Wales always comes back to a warm jumper and midi skirt pairing and there are three outfits that particularly stand out
By Emma Shacklock Published
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King Charles 'signals' two family members aren't welcome at Christmas this year - could this lead to more royal absences?
A source has claimed that the royals 'would not be disappointed' if these two didn't show up in Norfolk and it would 'be for the best'
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Duchess Sophie takes an autumn leaf out of Kate Middleton's style manual - her chunky boots are a failsafe this time of year
The Duchess of Edinburgh recently wore a pair of lace-up combat-style boots and they're an edgy alternative to sleek designs
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Area near Prince William and Kate Middleton's 'forever home' to become a 'no-go' zone for locals
New security measures are reportedly being put in place ahead of their move and not everyone is thrilled about the changes
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Prince Harry suggests people are 'intent on sabotaging' father-son reconciliation with King Charles
The Duke of Sussex has firmly responded to reports about his meeting with the King and branded them 'categorically false'
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Zara Tindall's cappuccino cream nails are the 'subtle and wearable' manicure trend to try this autumn
She's been loving short neutral nails with a seasonal edge lately and this rich brown tone would complement plenty of different outfits
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Prince William joins King Charles for private Balmoral mini break as they 'uphold father-son tradition'
According to reports, this isn't the first time that the royal father and son have headed to Scotland just the two of them
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Queen Elizabeth's 'secret drink' recipe the Royal Family take on trips and one ingredient will divide the crowd
Former royal chef Darren McGrady has revealed the refreshing recipe they'd make up in the palace kitchens once a month
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Has Mrs Hall left All Creatures Great and Small? Season 6 has already sparked questions about Anna Madeley's beloved character
Mrs Hall has been the housekeeper at Skeldale House since season 1 and a time jump in season 6 will be a shock for fans
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Amber Davies announced as new Strictly Come Dancing 2025 contestant following Dani Dyer's heartbreaking exit
The theatre star has been paired with professional dancer Nikita Kuzmin ahead of the first live show after 'craziest 24 hours' of her life
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Meghan Markle has a new job offer 'on the table' that we'd love to see her accept
The Duchess of Sussex has reportedly been given the opportunity to add another job title to her CV after making a surprising revelation
By Emma Shacklock Published
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We almost never see Kate Middleton wear this dress style now - here’s why I think she ditched her former go-tos
The Princess of Wales used to be a big fan of knee-length and mini dresses and skirts but this all changed several years ago
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Duchess Sophie’s leather midi dress with knee highs is still my favourite royal autumn outfit
The Duchess of Edinburgh has worn this Loewe dress several times and last year's outfit took it to another level for me
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Prince Harry-shaped gap in Prince George's life 'more than filled' by Mike Tindall - they have an 'invaluable' bond
According to body language expert Judi James, Mike is the 'fun uncle' George needs now the Duke of Sussex lives in the US
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Knitwear season is here and Helen Skelton’s chunky cardigan is a cosy alternative to a full-on jumper for autumn
The Countryfile star has shared a sneak peek of her seasonal staples and her neutral cardigan is such a versatile piece
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Sarah Ferguson might not 'survive' Epstein email scandal - 'mud does stick', says royal commentator
The Duchess's spokesperson has declared that the 2011 email was sent to 'assuage threats' she allegedly received from Epstein
By Emma Shacklock Published
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The 'crucial' skill Prince William is 'making sure' George, Charlotte and Louis learn to avoid his regrets
The Prince of Wales believes that this is 'very important' and is sad that he never learned when he was younger
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Queen Mary just wore autumn 2025’s biggest outerwear trend
The Queen of Denmark has had this chocolate brown suede jacket in her wardrobe since 2013 and it's back on trend for the season
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Prince William and Kate Middleton make deeply poignant Southport visit as they share moving message of support
The Prince and Princess of Wales have travelled to Southport to visit a 'community who are pulling together and healing'
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Queen Elizabeth asked doctors to 'keep her alive' for special royal milestone, claims former royal butler
Paul Burrell has alleged in his memoir that the late Queen really wanted to see a key moment come to pass
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Duchess Sophie just clashed patterns like a pro in Japan - but kept it classic in navy
The Duchess of Edinburgh is loving wearing blue this autumn and her shirt dress showed how well it works with different prints
By Emma Shacklock Published