
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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Duchess Sophie's maxi skirt and white jacket pairing rivals the elegance of floral dresses and wedgesLike everyone, she has certain items she goes back to and this combination has the makings of a new favourite look
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Kate Middleton's gingham blouse was the most elegant part of her baking outfit - now it comes in gorgeous green for 2026The Princess of Wales wore her pink and white Brora blouse in a special video filmed at home with George, Charlotte and Louis
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Take our David Attenborough quiz as the iconic British conservationist celebrates his 100th birthdayFrom Blue Planet to Planet Earth, his documentaries have amassed fans across the world but how much do you know about him?
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Queen Elizabeth's 'awful' request took David Attenborough by surprise and led to awkward 'guess'She and the British conservationist were born months apart and Sir David teamed up with her for a special documentary project in 2018
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Prince Harry's surprise tribute for David Attenborough's 100th birthday is heartfelt, thoughtful - and unapologetically BritishThe Duke of Sussex penned an essay and reflected that Sir David is 'more than a broadcaster; he is a secular saint' in the UK
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No, raffia accessories aren't too casual - Duchess Sophie just styled hers to perfection with her go-to midi dress at a garden partyShe brought back her Sophie Habsburg raffia clutch for the first garden party of the season and it added a summery edge
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Kate Middleton's breezy wide-leg trousers are a versatile summer basic and she just wore them to a very personal launchShe wore a caramel-toned suit to a special engagement after confirming an upcoming trip to Italy
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Take our coronation quiz and see how much you know about one the Royal Family's most significant ceremoniesToday marks three years since Charles III was officially crowned and anointed as King of the United Kingdom
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King Charles 'full of regret' over Prince Archie as he turns 7 - 'he enjoys being a grandparent'He hasn't seen his Sussex grandchildren in four years and a royal expert believes this occasion might remind him of the 'situation'
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Queen Mary's summer outfit formula of linen trousers and slingback flats is the epitome of understated eleganceForget about trainers and denim, this pairing is an elevated alternative that's still so comfortable
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Prince William and Kate Middleton's new approach to family photos makes all the difference - and fits in with public 'personas'They marked three family occasions in a specific, linked way and their choice says a lot about their royal style
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Did you spot what was missing from Princess Eugenie’s royal pregnancy announcement? I did - and it was a clever choiceThe King's niece is pregnant with her third baby and Buckingham Palace's statement was a little different to ones we've seen before
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Queen Elizabeth's 'concession' to her beloved Prince Philip after frustrated outburstThis was one of his most well-known quips and the Queen later changed her mind and made a modern move for the Royal Family
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It’s official! This uplifting tone is Royal Ascot's first Colour of the Year and it's one of Kate Middleton's favouritesThe Princess of Wales wore this shade the last time she attended Ascot but there are plenty of other ways to style it too
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Queen Rania's cotton trousers are an understated jeans alternative we're picking up for summerThese trousers are just as versatile as denim but slightly more elegant and easy to dress up
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How Princess Diana 'forced' the Royal Family to change its traditional waysOn Catching Up With The Royals, Reverend Richard Coles called Diana the 'second most significant person' in the royal game
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton's striped top and white trousers are an understated outfit formula we'll be copying on repeat this summerYou can't go wrong with monochrome if you want a elegant outfit and the Princess of Wales's anniversary look is so simple to recreate
By Emma Shacklock Published
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King Charles just brought up a bizarre royal tradition - and I genuinely forgot this still happensHe likes adding some humour into his speeches and told the US Congress about a custom that started in the 17th century
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Kate Middleton's anniversary look just put pastel blue and chocolate brown firmly on my radar as a summer shade combinationThe Princess of Wales loves wearing neutrals but this unexpected pairing brightened things up and made them more fun
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This trendy detail in Princess Charlotte photo proves she's already picking up clever style tips from Kate MiddletonThe Princess appeared in her parents' wedding anniversary picture wearing a subtle pastel blue nail polish
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Take our quiz and see how much you know about Prince William and Kate's love story as they celebrate 15 years of marriageThe Prince and Princess of Wales's anniversary has us taking a trip down memory lane
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Prince William and Kate Middleton mark 15th wedding anniversary as 'unshakeable' couple with photo that breaks royal traditionI was expecting a beautifully-shot, emotional picture but the style and focus of this snap took things to another level
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Love it or hate it, Queen Camilla's amethyst State Banquet necklace makes a sentimental royal statementShe honoured the past and updated things to suit her style - this perfectly sums up the royals' approach to fashion
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Prince William and Kate Middleton enjoying child-free 'long weekends' as they focus on 'together-time'The Prince and Princess of Wales's kids are still their 'first priority' but their relationship is also incredibly important
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