Emma Shacklock
Emma is a Royal Editor with eight years experience working in publishing. Her specialist areas include the British Royal Family, ranging from protocol to outfits, titles and their magnificent royal residences. If it’s royal history or tradition you’re interested in, she’s got you covered too. Alongside putting her royal knowledge to good use with insightful news pieces and covering the Royal Family’s latest appearances, Emma is a huge fan of crime dramas.
Whether it’s classics like Midsomer Murders and Agatha Christie’s Poirot 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, 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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Zara Tindall's snuggly white coat and leopard bag was a Christmas outfit we'll never forget
Zara Tindall went all-out with her outfit on Christmas Day in 2003 and her white coat and fun accessories made a sensational pairing
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton was elegance personified in olive green coat with skinny jeans and knee high boots
The Princess of Wales showed how versatile olive green can be when she styled her Reiss coat with one of her staple outfits in 2015
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Ruth Langsford’s shimmering velvet blazer is 'unashamedly' bold and it’s made our wish-list
Ruth Langsford has inspired us to be bold with sequins and velvet this winter and her blazer combines them both in such a fun way
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton’s iconic emerald sequin dress has us excited to go all-out this season
The Princess of Wales has styled her Jenny Packham sequin dress two ways over the years and both times it was a show stopping outfit
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Zara Tindall's lace midi dress is as chic and timeless as it gets for festive dressing
Zara Tindall stepped out for the 2024 Beauty Awards wearing a gorgeous monochrome outfit and her black lace dress was the star
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Who was Madeline Cain in Moonflower Murders and what happened to her?
We met Madeline Cain in Moonflower Murders episode 2 and she had a far bigger part to play than you might have initially imagined
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Tess Daly delivers glamour beyond our wildest dreams with sparkly jumpsuit - it’s the perfect party piece
Strictly's Tess Daly wore the most magnificent sequin-embellished jumpsuit on this year's show and it's given us so much inspiration
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Tired of your go-to jeans? Zara Tindall’s coated trousers are a simple alternative to transform winter looks
Zara Tindall's Cheltenham look from 2023 has inspired us to wear more coated trousers and jeans this winter for a chic edge
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What wellies does Kate Middleton wear, and where can you buy these wet weather essentials this winter?
Kate Middleton's wellies are a practical style staple for the rainy and cold months and she's remained loyal to her favourite brand
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Nigella Lawson says 'getting older is so much easier' than being young - 'Now I feel that anything could happen'
Nigella Lawson believes it's easier to 'throw off the shackles' of self-consciousness and pressure to confirm as you grow older
By Emma Shacklock Published
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We weren't sure about pastels for winter until we saw Anita Rani's blush pink jumper and sage woolly hat
Anita Rani has shown that pastel shades can be perfect for this time of year with her gorgeous pink jumper and green beanie hat
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Move aside burgundy, Pippa Middleton’s forest green coat proved this glorious jewel tone is *the* seasonal shade
Pippa Middleton once wore a gorgeous green coat to the Together at Christmas service and it's a tone we couldn't be without in winter
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We rarely see Kate Middleton wearing strapless designs and her velvet dress was a sensational winter look
The Princess of Wales once stepped out wearing the most fabulous strapless black dress and this look deserves to make a comeback
By Emma Shacklock Published
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After everyday outfit inspiration? Ruth Langsford's mix and match jeans and jumper look is all you need
Ruth Langsford has shown how you can make the simple combination of jeans and a jumper into a new look with minimal fuss
By Emma Shacklock Published
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We’re adding Helen Skelton’s three winter essentials to our wardrobe ready for freezing days ahead
Helen Skelton has revealed the three items she believes are absolute must-haves for winter and we couldn't agree more
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Moonflower Murders ending explained: Who is the killer and how did it differ from the Anthony Horowitz book?
The Moonflower Murders ending delivers so many twists and turns - not to mention clues - and here we untangle them
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Velvet isn't going anywhere and Duchess Sophie’s sultry yet elegant dress from 2004 is still so chic
The Duchess of Edinburgh wore a fitted velvet dress 20 years ago and it would still make the perfect winter look to this day
By Emma Shacklock Published
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We never thought of a velvet jacket as a staple until we saw Claudia Winkleman’s gorgeous Jaeger blazer
Claudia Winkleman's velvet Jaeger blazer is a show-stopping tailored piece that would elevate so many winter outfits
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Queen Letizia’s Mango tuxedo blazer and matching trousers makes a festive co-ord that screams understated glamour
Queen Letizia of Spain's chic co-ord has proved that sequins and velvet aren't the only way as party season draws nearer
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Duchess Sophie styles favourite leather dress with sultry yet cosy knee high boots for the perfect edgy winter outfit
The Duchess of Edinburgh just brought back her go-to leather dress and her floral blouse and boots were the perfect accompaniments
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Queen Camilla's 'sad farewell' to 'much-loved' companion as she shares snapshots of precious memories
Queen Camilla has shared a special post on social media paying tribute as she says goodbye to a beloved 'companion' of hers
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Carole Middleton's forest green jumper and checked trousers prove comfort and festive elegance go hand-in-hand
Carole Middleton reminded us all that December outfits don’t have to be sparkly to be festive when she wore this combination in 2019
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Queen Letizia makes a plain black jumper dress the most elegant outfit for winter days out - all you need is some knee high boots and a waist belt
Queen Letizia knows how to look put-together whilst still being cosy and the secret to her style is her love for pared-back designs
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Where do King Charles and Queen Camilla live, do they own Clarence House and how many bedrooms does their sentimental home have?
King Charles has lived at Clarence House since 2003 and although he and Queen Camilla might move one day, it's a very special royal home
By Emma Shacklock Published