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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'The Queen liked Carole very much; she didn't like Frances' - the secret to Carole Middleton's success that Princess Diana's mother ignoredThey dealt with the 'phenomenon' of being royal mothers-in-law very differently and Carole continues to stick to her approach
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Kate Middleton is always forgetting this unexpected item and has people running after her 'shouting' to remind herThe future Queen can't be expected to remember everything but I'm surprised that *this* is what slips her mind a lot
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Prince William's heartwrenching teenage promise to 'distressed' Princess Diana that he'll never be able to keepHe reportedly tried to comfort his mother after she lost a royal honour and the innocence of his remark is so moving
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Queen Elizabeth never did this 'intimate job' herself and 'put a huge amount of trust' in long-time employeeHer Majesty's signature look wouldn't be the same without her curls and she relied on Ian Carmichael to keep them perfect
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Kate Garraway's sapphire dress blends the cosiness of knitwear and elegance of satin - it's the perfect combination for autumn eventsThis layered style is an easy and comfortable outfit formula that you can recreate with a dress or with separates
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Meghan Markle's Christmas project is latest hint that UK move wasn't on the cards for long before big announcementThis new launch would've taken a lot of planning but so does a relocation and yet there's no hint of it in the design
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Kate Middleton's cosy charcoal coat has me manifesting cold weather - this elegant winter staple is so easy to styleHer Jigsaw coat is a little more relaxed than her go-to tailored styles but it's still got all the elevated details we love
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Princess Diana let William and Harry enjoy habit King Charles 'did not like' - but it only 'added to the arguments' between themAccording to royal author Ingrid Seward, the King disapproved of his sons doing this specifically during the daytime
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Kate Middleton's go-to earrings for autumn 2026 have a special link to Princess Charlotte - and they're stunning with a simple outfitThe Princess of Wales has been wearing one pair of earrings a lot recently and they bring a sentimental element to her style
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Zara Tindall proves tailoring and trainers are the timeless smart-casual pairing we should be copying this autumnThis chic combination can be adapted for different temperatures and occasions with ease, making it such a great failsafe
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Princess Diana 'never told' King Charles this important detail when she was pregnant with Harry due to her 'extreme vulnerability'Royal author Ingrid Seward claims the Princess kept this from him despite the 'closeness she had felt' with her husband before the birth
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Princess Diana wasn't going to 'surrender' William to the system that left King Charles 'incapable of being emotionally open'She allegedly felt a ‘lack of parental tenderness’ affected King Charles and wanted to do things differently with Prince William
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Duchess Sophie's chocolate-brown collarless jacket is the trending style I'll be pairing with my favourite jeans and jumpersShe wore this sleek jacket in the 90s and everything from the colour to the silhouette has made a comeback
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Queen Mary's polka-dot midi dress is the sophisticated alternative to autumn’s animal print trend that will always be in styleYou can't go wrong with this classic pattern and the Queen of Denmark's old favourite frock is the perfect colourway for September
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Queen Elizabeth 'couldn't understand' George's behaviour when she came to 'inspect' him for the first time as a babyAccording to royal biographer Ingrid Seward, the late monarch was faced with her great-grandson 'screaming' throughout her visit
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Susanna Reid's caramel dress proves the 2026 suede trend isn't only about boots and jackets - it elevates autumn styleThe woman&home cover star and broadcaster gave us a sign to start adding more texture to our cold weather outfits
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Kate Middleton's comfy autumn shoe style is perfect for in-between weather and looks chic with everything from tailoring to jeansI wait all year for boot season but the Princess of Wales’s love of loafers has convinced me to wear more comfy flats in early autumn
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Princess Diana's brother was 'retired early' from royal role helping Queen Elizabeth - and you won't believe the reasonEarl Spencer claims that his time as her Page of Honour was cut short because of how he made the monarch 'look' at events
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Prince William will have ultimate say over one of Prince Archie and Lilibet's biggest life moments despite Harry fall-outThe Prince of Wales might not have seen his nephew and niece for years but they'll probably need his permission to tie the knot
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Clodagh McKenna strides through NYC in wide-leg jeans, billowy shirt and slouchy suede bag - the perfect sunny September trioIt's not quite jumper and coat season yet so this combination is a versatile alternative for the warmer weather and can be layered up
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She’s done it again! Kate Middleton sends subtle message with berry premiere gown and jewellery that shows her true allegianceThe Princess of Wales often chooses clothes and accessories with an underlying meaning and one came through loud and clear here
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Princess Anne's 'withering' response to Earl Spencer's question at Buckingham Palace dinner made him 'feel small'Princess Diana's brother was sat next to the Princess Royal at a pre-wedding event and tried to start a conversation about Zara
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Prince William and Kate Middleton's movie premiere date night - but behind the glamour lies a royal dilemmaThe couple are going to the premiere of Tom Cruise's new film Digger and it's possible that we'll see them a little more often now
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Never mind the other revelations, Earl Spencer's Swan Song book dedication was the first thing that took me totally by surpriseDid Princess Diana's brother really just hint at what I think he did? Even if it wasn't intentional it got me thinking
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