
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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Strawberries and stripes have become my new favourite combination as Alex Jones champions British brands at RHS ChelseaWho knew this pairing would be such a knock-out? Her look is perfect for so many summer events beyond the flower show too
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Zara Tindall nails summertime glamour with mini dress and silver heels that make a strong case for metallic accessories over neutralsShe reached for her old favourite Dune shoes for a gala dinner on her birthday and they felt special yet understated
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Could Princess Charlotte receive this rare royal title? She's got the perfect role model to show her what it takesKing Charles apparently wanted to 'reserve' another title for her but this one is more traditional
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Zara Tindall proves white denim and straight-leg styles are a summery combination well worth copyingHer 2026 birthday outfit was casual and she paired her jeans with navy Skechers trainers for extra comfort
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Duchess Sophie thinks this surprising scent is one of the 'best smells' and you can plant it, wear it and cook with itShe's co-designing the Plants With Purpose garden for the Royal Windsor Flower Show and it might well feature this scent
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Duchess Sophie's chocolate-brown jeans are the scrumptious alternative to blue denim I’m adding into my style rotationShe layered up in the rain on Day 1 of the Royal Windsor Horse Show but these jeans could easily be made more summery too
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Lady Louise Windsor has 'no airs and graces' as she takes on special job without any 'special treatment'The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh's daughter is back in Berkshire and she's been described as a 'real asset' to her new team
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Kate Middleton declined royal suggestion as it 'wouldn't feel right' because of HarryThe Princess of Wales could've chosen a completely different outfit for Trooping the Colour 2023 but thought of her brother-in-law
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Royal Garden Parties are back! Take our quiz and see what you know about these prestigious eventsThe annual Garden Parties are a highlight in the royal calendar and there's so much that goes into making them perfect
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Kate Middleton strides into summer styling with comfy flats, pleated skirt and plain white tee in ItalyThis is one of the Princess of Wales's most wearable looks from recent months and she reminded me how useful fancy flats are
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Kate Middleton's subtle faux pas in Italy shows where her priorities lie and sets her apart as a modern PrincessThe Princess of Wales was pictured breaking etiquette on Day one of her Reggio Emilia visit
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Queen Camilla's mysterious pinky ring engraved with 'ancient symbols' makes a low-key comeback for 2026We don't know the history of this royal piece but she's reaching for it more often - and it brings a contemporary edge to her outfits
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Belissima! Kate Middleton steps out in azure blue as she arrives in Italy and this meaningful shade can't be a coincidenceThe Princess of Wales is on her first solo overseas visit since 2023 and I think she sent a subtle message with her tailored suit
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'Breakdown' between William and Harry one of the 'most distressing' aspects of King Charles's reign so farIt's been suggested that he finds the distance between his sons very hard and it doesn't look like things will change anytime soon
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Zara Tindall’s forget-me-not blue midi dress is the memorable shade I’ll be copying for 2026 wedding seasonNot quite a pastel but not a vibrant tone - this stunning colour is perfect for special events and she showed us how to style it
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Duchess Sophie gives white jeans a Kate Middleton-inspired makeover - her outfit is easy, breezy and perfect for summerShe wore a striped blazer that instantly elevated her straight-leg jeans and reminded me of one Kate wore last year
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Kate Middleton's favourite summer dress silhouette blends her old and new signature styles - and did I mention it's easy to recreate?She loves this structured yet flowing dress shape and just wore another one to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party
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Zara Tindall 'persuaded' cousin Eugenie to confide in King Charles over third pregnancyShe was allegedly one of the 'few' Eugenie told and encouraged her to write to their uncle - leading to 'proclamation'
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Kate Middleton 'banned' Andrew from event and 'refused' to speak to him during family get-togethers - 'she made it clear where she stood'Royal biographer Christopher Andersen has claimed that the Princess of Wales 'urged' Prince William to push for further action
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Kate Middleton 'insisted' on breaking royal custom when George was born - and she had Prince William's 'backing'The Princess of Wales wanted to experience the first moments 'as any young family would', according to a royal biography
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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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