
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 and Duchess Sophie's 2026 wardrobe staple is an elegant alternative to denim jacketsBoth of them just wore chocolate brown blazers in very different ways and proved how versatile this type of layering piece really is
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Kate Middleton and Prince William faced 'awkward situation' after getting engagedThe Princess spoke about this in the couple's 2010 engagement interview and it concerns her mum Carole
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Butter yellow is back! Elizabeth McGovern just styled it in a way I've got seen before - and it really worksThe Downton Abbey star wore a high-contrast outfit for the BAFTA Invest in Talent Gala and it showed you can go bold with pastels
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The privilege Kate Middleton lost after she became a member of the Royal FamilyThis is a big change for her and one of several royal customs and protocols she's had to get used to over the years
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Kate Middleton dismissed William rumour years before it appeared in The Crown - and it highlights their key relationship dynamicThe couple laughed about this in their engagement interview back in 2011 and had the best reactions
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Kate Middleton swaps heels for comfy high-street loafers - these stunning shoes are a spring stapleThe Princess of Wales has gone back to her fashion roots with these Boden loafers that come in several wearable shades
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Ignore this outdated fashion rule - Helen Skelton's Argyle knit and skirt prove burgundy and pink is a stunning combinationYou might think these shades wouldn't go but they're part of the same colour family which makes for a chic contrast
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Duchess Sophie's latte-toned jeans are a versatile and underrated alternative to blue denim for springShe's worn these several times now and they're a smarter option compared to blue jeans whilst still being so easy to style
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These royal romances are real-life fairytales but how much do you know about them? Take our quiz and find outThe royals have all taken very different paths to finding love - put your knowledge to the test
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Duchess Sophie just ticked off two trends with one outfit as she showcased how striking monochrome and polka dots can beNeutral tones and classic prints can be far more striking than you might think
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Kate Middleton's new necklace is so bold for her and it's inspiring me to be braver with my jewelleryShe usually sticks to dainty designs but this heart-shaped piece is perfect for pairing with cosy outfits
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King Charles's cooking skills might surprise you - he's perfected this classic comfort mealHe revealed his love of this dish in a new documentary and it's something Queen Camilla has a history of 'incinerating'
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Why has the Silent Witness episode schedule changed? The poignant reason we're getting season 29's Creekwood nowThe Enemy Within was supposed to air as episodes 3 and 4 of the series but they'll now be broadcast a week later instead
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Go big or go home! Kate Middleton's go-to umbrellas keep her elegant outfits dry and I need this more than ever right nowIt's National Umbrella Day and her roomy umbrellas are a game-changer if you hate your clothes being dripped on
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Zara Tindall's suede trench coat and sleek knee-highs are two items she wouldn’t be without on a chilly dayShe's championed these timeless Fairfax & Favor pieces time and time again - who could blame her?
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Duchess Sophie's hooded puffer jacket is a trusty option to get you through to spring feeling warm and chicIf you still haven't found your perfect everyday coat this is a great relaxed alternative to tailored styles
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Kate Middleton and Prince William 'deeply concerned' by Epstein revelations as they share public statementA Kensington Palace spokesperson commented on the Prince and Princess's reaction and 'focus' after the release of more Epstein files
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Queen Elizabeth's form of 'meditation' was so 'down-to-earth', reveals royal insider who had a very special roleArtist Chris Levine told woman&home about an enlightening discussion he had with with the Queen during a sitting
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King Charles's pet chickens have a royal residence all of their own - and its name made me chuckleWe saw His Majesty going to collect eggs in the new Finding Harmony documentary and I loved this small scene
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Take our Queen Elizabeth II quiz and see how much you really know about this remarkable monarchDo you know the life and reign of Queen Elizabeth II inside out?
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Kate Middleton's favourite earrings of 2026 so far are one of the most versatile pairs in her collectionThe Princess of Wales used to regularly switch-up her earrings but her mixed-metal hoops are subtle and chic
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Zara Tindall's timeless cream trench coat has stood the test of time and would still be fabulous for spring 2026She still wears trenches and this pale one from 2010 would work beautifully with lighter tones for the season ahead
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King Charles's hope for the world by the time of his death laid bare in personal documentaryHe's speaking out more candidly than ever about what needs to be done to heal our 'poor old planet' in a new Amazon Prime Video film
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Kate Middleton speaks out on 'moments of fear and exhaustion' in cancer journey and issues hopeful plea that will resonate with manyThe Princess of Wales's World Cancer Day message was incredibly personal and reflected upon how cancer journeys aren't 'linear'
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