
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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Did you spot King Charles's careful wording in Princess Eugenie's birth announcement? I did - and it cleverly manages expectationsI think the Buckingham Palace statement made something crystal clear when it confirmed who had been told the happy news
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Princess Eugenie's birth announcement quietly missed out one key detail and it shows her priority with baby number 3The King's niece is now a mum of three and we know she welcomed her daughter in Lisbon, Portugal
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Duchess Sophie's berry midi dress is a summery twist on a huge autumn trend - this colour is stunning and surprisingly easy to styleIt's not autumn quite yet, but adding deeper tones into our late summer outfits can be so striking - and simple to do
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Harriet Phillips' periwinkle blue co-ord is our seasonal reminder that separates can be as elegant as dresses - but twice as versatileFed up with frocks? A breezy set can be styled in many different ways and Harriet looked so polished at Wimbledon last year
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King Charles's 'express request' for meeting Archie and Lilibet - but it might not be enough to convince WilliamHe saw his Sussex grandchildren privately in July and so far we've not heard any details or seen any photos or clips of the visit
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Duchess Sophie's denim midi skirt is an elevated alternative to jeans that will become a staple in your summer-to-autumn wardrobeA denim skirt is a breezy choice for hot weather and looks fabulous with knee-high boots too - as the Duchess has already proved
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Prince Louis's blunt Princess Charlotte confession highlights their hilarious but cute dynamicHe's been 'perfecting' a sporting skill but his big sister seems to think he's not quite there yet
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Kate Middleton nails summer-to-autumn styling with forest green blazer, striped vest and pleated skirt - it's chic and simpleThe Princess wore this combination to the Commonwealth Games but you could adjust it for hotter or colder weather so easily
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Queen Elizabeth 'understood and honoured' this harsh reality about being monarch - now King Charles faces same compromiseAccording to royal expert Emily Andrews, the Queen felt that duty should outweigh 'sentiment' in her role
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Duchess Sophie is already styling autumn 2026's trendiest tone - her olive green trousers look so elegant right now tooShe made this earthy colour look summery by keeping the rest of her outfit light and bright at the Commonwealth Games
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Sorry to my summer brights, Queen Letizia's comfy icy blue co-ord has got me styling cool tones in the heatwaveThis super pale shade works seamlessly with white and metallics - making it a versatile option that's also subtle
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Princess Anne's denim blazer was a style plot twist at Commonwealth Games and it's got me excited to embrace jacket weatherWe're slowly moving towards layering season and denim will work with pretty much any colour and so many different silhouettes
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Kate Middleton's cropped trousers and peplum knit are a comfy combination that'll take you from summer heatwaves to autumn sunshineThe Princess of Wales nailed transitional styling with this outfit in 2019 and it's perfect if you're tired of dresses right now
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Want a fool-proof summer outfit? Harriet Phillips has inspired us to go back to basics with her white midi and practical crossbody bagThis 2025 polo look wasn't overcomplicated and the simplicity is what makes it so chic and versatile
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Zara Tindall's wedding paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth in a way no other royal grandchild did and it showcased their special bondHer cousins chose different ways to honour the monarch, but this nod to their grandmother wasn't instantly obvious
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One royal isn't afraid to tell Prince William when he’s being 'pompous' - and this is why he just 'takes it'They knew him 'before he was a headline' and don't have any problem telling the future King how it is
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Did Prince Harry just have another family reunion? The subtle sign that not every cousin has 'all but lost touch' with the SussexesMeghan Markle recently shared some holiday snaps and one taken on the beach could mean more than you think
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From heatwaves to holidays, Zara Tindall's white high-waisted shorts are an elevated alternative to blue denim that you can rely onShe wore them on a boat trip in Australia last summer and you can't go wrong with neutral basics
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Kate Middleton only one who had 'anything close to a normal romance' compared to Meghan, Diana and Camilla, says royal authorThe Prince and Princess of Wales met at university and were friends whilst other royal wives were 'fast-tracked into the Royal Family'
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Prince William took steps to 'avoid' a 'brutal showdown' with Prince Harry and Meghan at 'all costs' during UK visitThe Prince of Wales apparently didn't want to 'risk' coming face-to-face with the Sussexes and made his feelings 'clear'
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Prince Harry 'couldn’t wait' to share this moment with Prince George - now it's slipped by without himPrince George's 13th birthday video showed him enjoying a hobby that the Duke of Sussex had looked forward to teaching him
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Helen Skelton's mid-length shorts are an elevated denim staple with the perfect amount of coverage for the returning heatwaveShe's been filming for Lost and Found in the Lakes and proved shorts don't have to be daunting if you find the right length
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Duchess Sophie's white cropped trousers are an elegant staple your wardrobe is crying out for as the heatwave returnsThey're so useful when you're tired of reaching for dresses and it's still too hot for jeans
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Prince Louis's dream job takes a 'lot of hard work' and he shares this passion with cousin Archie - despite not seeing him in yearsThe last time we know for sure they met was 2019 but both cousins have inherited their dad's love of flying
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