
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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This one line in King Charles's title-stripping Andrew statement immediately caught my attention
I can see Queen Camilla's influence all over it - and it's both remarkable and necessary
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Jennifer Saunders' straight-leg trousers are a flattering alternative to skinny jeans - and her quilted jacket brought an on-trend edge
It's easy to forget about this silhouette but it works as a perfect mid-point between smart, fitted styles and comfy wide-leg pieces
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Kate Middleton's blackcurrant sorbet knit was a mood-boosting jumper and this 2025 Boden alternative is on my winter wish-list
The Princess walked proud in pink in 2021 and this gorgeous tone is a lovely alternative to burgundy and brown for the season
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Queen Mary's flattering belt trick is a simple way to transform your winter knitwear
You can style a belt with more than just jeans or trousers - hers is the perfect accessory for jumpers, cardigans and jackets
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Riot Women's Joanna Scanlan had to 'go back to the drawing board' and embrace 'method acting' to deliver creator's music-making vision
The six-part series had another layer of authenticity that you might never have imagined and the cast rose to a serious challenge
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Celia Imrie 'laid out her terms' for the father of her son from the start - 'I wouldn't want to live with him, or marry him'
The Traitors star has described Benjamin Whitrow as a 'wonderful father' who was 'very, very honest' with their son Angus
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Duchess Sophie takes tonal dressing to a trendy new level with palazzo trousers and sumptuous cocoa shades
The royals love wearing one colour head-to-toe and the Duchess's all-brown outfit is a versatile option that still makes an impact
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A Prince no more, but will Andrew lose this remaining honour in yet another unprecedented move?
King Charles has initiated the process to remove his brother's Prince title and after taking this step, who knows what else is possible
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Carole Middleton’s surprising 'autumn highlight' sounds like a lot of fun for George, Charlotte and Louis
She still remembers the 'fun and frights' she enjoyed as a child and the Wales kids have embraced these too
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Queen Camilla's biscotti knee highs are a stunning alternative to black boots and they pair perfectly with camel coats
Light brown or tan boots like these are something a little different and they work better with the paler shades in your wardrobe
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Run, don't walk - Kate Middleton's cosy Fair Isle jumper is officially back in stock for winter
Fair Isle and Argyle knits are huge for autumn/winter 2025 and the Princess's Holland Cooper jumper is such a gorgeous option
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ITV has severed ties with Sarah Ferguson, is she about to lose her book deal too?
Flora & Fern Kindness Along The Way, Sarah’s new children’s book, has already been delayed. Now due out at the end of November, publishers could pull the embattled former duchess’ latest offering
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Ruth Jones's almond latte jumper dress is a delicious blend of cosiness and sophistication I’ll be recreating all winter
The Gavin & Stacey creator made an excellent case for branching out beyond jumpers and cardigans to something more elevated
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Prince William put 'pressure' on cousins Beatrice and Eugenie to help amid reports Andrew could leave Royal Lodge home
The Prince of Wales may have had a meeting with the York sisters as rumours swirl over their parents' potential relocation
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Queen Mary’s genius styling trick for wearing a trench in frosty weather has me re-thinking my autumn outfits
The Queen of Denmark layered her caramel-toned trench over a checked blazer and this combination is an outerwear game-changer
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Carole Middleton’s ruffled maxi proved why we should never underestimate the glamour of a plain black dress
She paired this fabulous frock with layered gold necklaces back in 2013 after wearing it first to the Waleses' wedding reception
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Kate Middleton has Mary Berry to thank for Prince William's 'surprisingly good' baking skills
The baking icon has spoken about the moment she heard she'd made a big impression on Prince William
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Kate Middleton's clever winter coat trick will give your outerwear a style refresh and added structure
The Princess of Wales has been adding belts to her coats for years and they can make a surprising amount of difference to their style
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No-one does heritage styling quite like Princess Anne and her checked tweed coat brought a traditional edge to a simple outfit
She stepped out for engagements in Suffolk wearing a green checked coat that showed functionality and style go hand in hand
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Kate Middleton’s cowboy boots and cranberry jumper was a 2016 look that ticks 2025 trend boxes
The Princess of Wales was ahead of the curve with this cosy outfit in Canada and it's worth taking note of right now
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Kate Middleton's blackberry lace dress is one of those party pieces that deserves another moment in the spotlight
Lace can be tricky to style but the Princess of Wales's 2015 outfit was a timeless occasionwear look
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Helen Skelton just wore the season’s trendiest jean style - it’s replacing barrel-leg jeans as a comfy but chic must-have
After months of barrel-leg styles dominating, carpenter jeans are on the rise and they're easier to style than you might think
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Meghan Markle reaches for 'healing blanket' whenever Archie and Lilibet are unwell as she details special family rituals
The Duchess of Sussex revealed the things she does to make her and her family feel comforted and at home wherever they go
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Prince William's 'happy place' is very different from Kate Middleton's as he reminisces on 'glory days'
The Prince of Wales feels totally at home there and it's possible his children will one day too as they share his passion for this pastime
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