Emma Shacklock
Emma is a Royal Editor with eight years experience working in publishing. Her specialist areas include the British Royal Family, ranging from protocol to outfits, titles and their magnificent royal residences. If it’s royal history or tradition you’re interested in, she’s got you covered too. Alongside putting her royal knowledge to good use with insightful news pieces and covering the Royal Family’s latest appearances, Emma is a huge fan of crime dramas.
Whether it’s classics like Midsomer Murders and Agatha Christie’s Poirot 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, 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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Duchess Sophie's sultry leopard print two-piece is a statement look from her pre-royal days we wish would make a comeback
Duchess Sophie's leopard print two-piece was one of her boldest evening looks and this statement pattern is on trend again right now
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kensington Palace breaks silence amid concerns for Kate Middleton with clear new statement
The Palace have made a statement as speculation circulates about the Princess of Wales's health following her 'successful' surgery in January
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Forget Princess Anne's Longchamp, it's her timeless brown leather satchel we're shopping right now
Princess Anne's leather satchel might be our new favourite bag of hers as she proved pared-back design and neutral colours are the way to go
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Princess Anne denied huge privilege as Princess Royal that both Prince William and Kate will always have
Princess Anne is denied a security privilege that the Prince and Princess of Wales have - despite being such a prominent senior royal
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Who was Thomas Kingston? Lady Gabriella Windsor's husband dies aged 45 as King Charles and Queen Camilla release statement
Lady Gabriella's husband Thomas Kingston has been described by King Charles and Queen Camilla as a 'much-loved' family member
By Emma Shacklock Published
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New update on Kate Middleton's recovery as Prince William pulls out of royal event due to 'personal matter'
Kensington Palace has given an update as the Princess of Wales continues to recover at home after her 'successful' abdominal surgery
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Does Zara Tindall have security and what does she do for a job?
Does Zara Tindall have security and what is her job? Here's all you need to know about what life as a non-working royal looks like for her
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Is Under the Banner of Heaven based on a true story and where are Ron and Dan Lafferty now?
Is Under the Banner of Heaven based on a true story? All you need to know about the origins of this intense drama as it lands on ITVX
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Prince Harry ‘adamant’ he wants Prince Archie and Lilibet to return to UK - but Meghan is ‘apprehensive’
Prince Harry is reportedly 'very keen' for Prince Archie, Lilibet and Meghan to join him and 'show a united front' on an upcoming UK trip
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Who were Kate Middleton's bridesmaids, how many were there and why wasn't Pippa Middleton one of them?
Who were Kate Middleton's bridesmaids? Here's all you need to know about the Princess of Wales's bridal party including Pippa's actual role
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Duchess Sophie does French chic perfectly in timeless navy blazer with Breton jumper and twisted up-do
The Duchess of Edinburgh's outfit was a masterclass in timeless elegance and her blazer and jumper combination is simple to recreate
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Does Queen Camilla have Ladies-in-Waiting, what do they do and does Kate Middleton have them?
Does Queen Camilla have Ladies-in-Waiting and does Kate? Here's what you need to know about their closest confidantes and their roles
By Emma Shacklock Published
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We want Duchess Sophie's pistachio mini dress and ultra-short bob brought back from the 90s
Duchess Sophie once wowed in a pastel green mini dress at the polo with Prince Edward and her super short bob was unbelievably chic
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Why Lady Louise won't become a working royal despite King Charles's 'thin on the ground' monarchy
Lady Louise Windsor probably won't become a working royal for these very understandable reasons, according to a royal expert
By Emma Shacklock Published
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King Charles's huge change for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis as he switches focus
According to a royal author King Charles has taken a different approach in recent years and made a big change for his Wales grandchildren
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Will Queen Camilla succeed King Charles, can she take the throne and does she have any power as Queen Consort?
Will Queen Camilla succeed King Charles? Here's all you need to know about whether she could take the throne and the power she has now
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton's quilted Barbour jacket is ideal for brisk spring walks - and this one is on sale today
The Princess of Wales is a huge fan of her quilted Barbour jacket and there's never been a better time to invest in one ready for spring
By Emma Shacklock Published
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The royal title Kate Middleton could be next to receive that Queen Camilla will never have
Kate Middleton could be the next royal woman to hold this prestigious title and there's no way Queen Camilla will receive it ahead of her
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Will Pippa Middleton get a title when Kate becomes Queen and what does she do for a living?
Will Pippa Middleton get a title? Here's all we know about what could lie ahead for the Princess of Wales's sister and what she does for a job
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Prince George could attend £47k per year school where 'happiness is the most important thing'
The Prince and Princess of Wales have apparently 'been to have a look' at another potential school for Prince George when he turns 13
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Does Carole Middleton have to curtsy to Kate Middleton and which royals does the Princess of Wales have to curtsy to?
Does Carole Middleton have to curtsy to Kate? Here's all you need to know about the etiquette involved in greeting the Princess of Wales
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Strictly Come Dancing professional Robin Windsor has died aged 44 as 'devastated' Susanna Reid pays moving tribute live on air
Robin Windsor has died and the news has been met with tributes from former dance partners Susanna Reid, Alison Hammond and Lisa Riley
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Duchess Sophie's figure-cinching shirt dress and satin stilettos is unpretentious elegance at its finest
Duchess Sophie's shirt dress and matching stilettos are a sophisticated combination we're tempted to recreate as spring draws nearer
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Duchess Sophie's voluminous bob and oversized blazer is a 30th birthday outfit that stood the test of time
Duchess Sophie's bob and oversized blazer combination is still right on trend today and it's a look we can't help hoping she'll bring back
By Emma Shacklock Published