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 polka dot shirt dress is an elegant staple for cloudy summer days and Rixo have brought it back in ruby redThe Princess of Wales owns this design in burnt orange but the scarlet version is just as stunning and a touch more seasonal
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Prince Harry fulfilled special wish for Archie and Lilibet in the UK as Meghan shares glimpse of family making important visitThe Duchess posted a photo of Harry and Archie carrying huge bouquets and it looks like it was taken at a royal location
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Prince William and Kate Middleton just gave us an intriguing insight into their family holidays with special detail in George videoHis 13th birthday video was filmed at Easter when the family went to Cornwall and it shows an unexpected guest was there
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It's still summer dress weather and Duchess Sophie’s patterned maxi is a day-to-evening staple paired with woven accessoriesShe wore this to the Royal Welsh Show and it's an elegant and versatile outfit for cooler temperatures
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Kate Middleton 'lost herself' in calming hobby during cancer treatment after being left with 'no ability to focus on anything'She admitted this was 'just a way of playing' and didn't require an 'end product' which was very freeing for her
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Prince Harry and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's unexpected nickname from palace insiders after 'frustrating' comparisonsReports have suggested it's 'never fair' to 'lump them together' and Harry himself has hinted at his feelings about his uncle
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Kate Middleton's billowy white trousers are an elegant alternative to denim and they are perfect with a pop of summer colourThey're a staple for cooler summer weather and the Princess wore them in Belize in 2022 styled with a red-orange jacket
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Prince George marks 13th birthday with behind-the-scenes photo taken inside royal home in dramatic shift from last year's pictureHe's officially a teenager and this birthday photograph signalled a return to his roots ahead of his big move to Eton in September
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Princess Charlotte's final summer appearance could be very special after an unexpected change of plan - but will George join her?The eleven-year-old has gone on this outing with Prince William and Kate before and I wouldn't be surprised if she went again
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Prince George's birthday to start new era and he's already 'growing' in 'self-confidence' and preparing to 'spread his wings'The young royal starts at Eton in September and life as he knew it will dramatically change
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Prince William and Kate Middleton 'practised' for this 'hard' moment before George was bornThe couple were anxious about this before becoming first-time parents - 'it never works out the way you planned it'
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Getting ready in a hurry? Harriet Phillips' breezy midi dress and crossbody bag are about to become your new best friendsPrincess Anne's daughter-in-law knows a wearable combination when she sees one and this 2024 look is easy to recreate
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Princess Anne thinks son-in-law Mike Tindall's favourite hobby is 'arduous' - this is what she'd rather do insteadShe once shared her feelings about this sport and they weren't particularly complementary
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Not shorts, not jeans, Duchess Sophie's cropped white trousers are the perfect in-between item to pair with everything from shirts to camisCapri pants are having a moment in 2026 and this outfit from 2022 shows exactly how to style them for summer weather
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Queen Elizabeth's non-negotiable summer rule kept her bedroom cool no matter how hot the weather got - and here's why I’m copying herThere's a common cooling mistake we could all be making in this heatwave but it seems like the late monarch knew how to avoid it
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Kate Middleton's refined black and white dress is a timeless summer style - and I've found an alternative from one of her favourite brandsThis gorgeous monochrome ME+EM midi is now 30% off and it instantly made me think of the Princess's 2022 polo outfit
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Yes, you can style black in summer - Queen Letizia's monochrome midi and elegant espadrilles prove it and we're copying herThe Queen of Spain wore a black and white ensemble that still felt incredibly seasonal thanks to the timeless designs
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Prince Harry's 'complex feelings' for stepmother Queen Camilla must be put aside if he wants royal reconciliation with King CharlesThe Queen was there when the Sussexes met the King at Highgrove House and this made a powerful statement
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Kate Middleton's favourite summer shoe style is perfect for heel lovers and flats fans - and they're perfect with breezy dressesThe Princess of Wales loves neutral slingbacks this time of year and her collection has stood the test of time
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Harriet Phillips' maxi dress and comfy trainers are a failsafe combination when the thought of picking an outfit fills you with dreadPrincess Anne's new daughter-in-law wore this combination for a low-key outing in 2024 and it's the perfect smart-casual duo
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Alex Jones has the perfect summer pairing - her mid-length denim shorts and striped shirt are flattering, easy and coolAdding an elegant long-sleeved blouse like this can elevate casual shorts and make them less daunting to wear this time of year
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Prince Harry made an awkward blunder during his UK visit and I can't believe more people haven’t noticed itIf you listened to his latest podcast interview you might have heard him make an error when he chatted through his 'occupation'
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Duchess Sophie's cape sleeve maxi dress proves you can add coverage and still be cool when the temperature soarsThe billowy long sleeves covered her arms at a reception in June and this flowy shape would be perfect for the heatwave now
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Princess Diana overruled King Charles before making surprising compromise for William and HarryPrince Harry's surprising podcast introduction just reminded me about his parents' naming clash
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