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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Carole Middleton's elegant all-black outfit relied on one easy trick to transform it from simple to sensationalWe rarely see the Princess of Wales's mother wearing black but this 2013 outfit was a masterclass in adding dimension and detail
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White denim is so chic for autumn - Zara Tindall already proved it with her timeless outfit formula of jeans and a waxed jacketThis is an easy way to give white jeans an elegant seasonal twist rather than packing them away until next spring
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Duchess Sophie's printed midi dress ticked off two autumn trends at once - this elegant staple is the perfect pairing for knee-high bootsThe Duchess of Edinburgh styled it for warm weather in Zambia but this frock would look gorgeous with cosy brown or tan accessories
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Harriet Phillips' cranberry-red midi dress just took the stress out of styling one of the season's boldest colour trendsWearing this striking shade doesn't have to be daunting - she picked one item and let the red do all the talking
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Queen Elizabeth 'sanctioned' Prince William to 'break the rules' with Kate Middleton after their relationship 'deepened'According to royal expert Ingrid Seward, the late monarch faced a 'dilemma' when her grandson wanted to live with his then-girlfriend
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Princess Charlotte's sweet wish was granted after Kate Middleton spoke up for her behind-the-scenesThe Princess of Wales took her older children to watch a theatre performance and her daughter had a 'really cute' request for the star
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Kate Middleton's chocolate-brown trench coat, Chelsea boots and olive knit is my favourite autumn look she's worn in yearsThe Princess of Wales wore this look for her first visit to the Isle of Bute and it's chic, practical and easy to recreate
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King Charles takes a leaf out of Queen Elizabeth's crisis management handbook with careful response to explosive Diana claimHis ex-brother-in-law Earl Spencer alleges in his new book that the monarch told him they'd 'forget' Diana 'soon enough'
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Not ready for jumpers yet? Kate Middleton's dove-grey knitted vest is the perfect alternative for this in-between autumn weatherThe Princess of Wales's vest was such a versatile piece that can be re-styled with everything from smart shirts to cotton Tees
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Duchess Sophie's zesty green midi dress proves that stepping outside your colour comfort zone doesn’t have to be dauntingBurnt orange, chocolate brown and burgundy are always chic for autumn but this is something a little more fun - and still wearable
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Bring on cosy season! Queen Mary's Argyle knit and comfy blue jeans have got me excited for chilly walks and falling leavesThe Queen of Denmark is ready for full-on autumn and this warm outfit ticks trend boxes and is still super wearable
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Meghan Markle's 'back in Britain' post missed out someone rather important from the Sussex family line-upThe Duchess shared a video of them exploring their new area and whilst one pet was front and centre, another didn't appear
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Prince Harry 'called off' special birthday event last-minute as he felt it would be 'wrong' to Kate Middleton to go aheadThe Duke of Sussex is turning 42 but for his milestone 30th birthday a big dinner party was apparently planned - and postponed
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Kate Middleton's wow factor makes Prince William 'purr with pride' - he doesn’t 'suffer the same jealousy' as King CharlesFormer BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond believes he's delighted his wife is a 'star' but his parents had a tougher time
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Kate Middleton's chunky boots, burnt-red knit and jeans are the epitome of cosy elegance and they're on my autumn wardrobe check-listThe Princess of Wales relies on this fashion formula every year, but I particularly love the colour combination in this 2019 look
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Prince Philip's blunt verdict on Kate Middleton when she came into William's life showed he was a shrewd judge of characterThe late Duke of Edinburgh was reportedly 'relieved' that she had this personality type as a potential future Queen
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Carole Middleton's white cargo trousers are a comfy jeans alternative for autumn - and they’re perfect with practical jacketsUtilitarian trousers can be paired with everything from knitwear to hiking gear and Carole wore hers for a trip to Wales
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Duchess Sophie's subtle autumn style trick keeps her cosy and looking elegant - and I can't believe I've never tried it beforeThe Duchess of Edinburgh stepped out in Cumbria in a layered look that included a discreet extra jacket
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Princess Diana's most iconic outfit is going up for auction after global tour - but it could bring back tough memories for William and HarryThis elegant piece is instantly recognisable but whilst we admire the style, it might remind her sons of a painful confession
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'He may be many things but he is not stupid' - Prince Harry knows consequences 'could be severe' if he doesn't make peace with WilliamAccording to a royal source, things might not play out in Harry's favour when William is King if he remains 'at war' with him
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Prince William's idea of a 'fun evening' with Kate Middleton focuses on 'trust and treachery' - in the best wayAccording to royal biographer Robert Hardman the Prince of Wales is apparently a big fan of this tense TV show
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Duchess Sophie's corduroy trousers are a cosy alternative to denim I'm copying to give my everyday outfits an autumnal twistJeans are always going to be a staple but the texture of corduroy brings dimension to an outfit - as the Duchess showed in Cumbria
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I'm a silver jewellery with green loyalist but Kate Middleton's gold chain necklace and emerald midi is the perfect warm-toned pairing for autumnA statement necklace can transform an outfit so easily and the Princess has thrown old school colour rules out the window
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Harriet Phillips' wide-leg cream jeans and muted floral shirt are an understated style formula I'm copying for autumnLight denim isn't just for summer and she gave her jeans a seasonal twist with mustard florals and a brown jacket
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