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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Kate Middleton and Prince William's divisive sleeping set-up at Adelaide Cottage won’t be for everyone
The Prince of Wales has reportedly revealed his and Kate's sleeping set-up and they've made a decision that might divide the crowd
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Pippa Middleton proved pumpkin orange is far more wearable than you think - her cosy coat has us excited to wear the shade more this season
Pippa Middleton gave a masterclass in how to style bold colours back in 2012 when she wore a pumpkin orange coat in London
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Princess Anne was the epitome of cosy elegance in snowy white coat and suede knee high boots for family outing
The Princess Royal wore a beautiful white coat and tan suede boots on Christmas Day last year and showed how timeless these pieces are
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Who lives at Windsor Castle, who owns it and is it open to the public?
Windsor Castle is one of the most iconic royal residences and some fans might be curious about who lives there now and who it belongs to
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Where do Duchess Sophie and Prince Edward live, do they own Bagshot Park and is it open to the public?
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh have lived at Bagshot Park since 1999 and here's all we know about their idyllic royal home
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton’s cosy turtleneck, wide-leg trousers and long coat made navy and camel one of our favourite colour combinations
The Princess of Wales stepped out in 2023 wearing a navy outfit layered with a camel coat and the contrast was sensationally striking
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Princess Anne looked so cosy-chic in her classic camel coat, mid-calf boots and sentimental scarf
The Princess Royal went for her signature timeless style as she enjoyed a day at the races - and her scarf was reportedly a sweet gift
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Helen Skelton is the queen of practical outfits - her dry robe, chunky walking boots and cap ticks all our style boxes for wet winter outings
Helen Skelton's dry changing robe, walking boots and baseball cap showed that functional winter outfits can also be incredibly chic
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton’s favourite dessert is a decadent classic that she enjoys at cosy Berkshire pub
The Princess of Wales is said to love an indulgent British dessert and Prince William seemingly just confirmed it's her 'favourite'
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Pippa Middleton’s lace mini dress and slouchy chestnut boots were a masterclass in sophisticated street style with a fun twist
Pippa Middleton's lace dress look from 2011 showed how to combine statement and classic pieces into one balanced and chic outfit
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Queen Letizia styles chic Mango trousers with ultra trendy and comfortable loafers as she showcases high street tailoring at its best
The Queen of Spain loves wearing Mango pieces and her gorgeous grey trousers worn with patent loafers is such a stylish combination
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton's signature eye makeup look that's the 'epitome of timelessness' is so easy to recreate if you want instant accentuation
The Princess of Wales's 'timeless' eye makeup look involves a sweep of black eyeliner and she's shown how subtle and striking this can be
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Goodbye stilettos, Queen Letizia oozes confidence in chic kitten heels that prove they can be every bit as fabulous
Queen Letizia's kitten heels are every bit as glamorous as stilettos and we're going to be embracing this comfy shoe style this winter
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton’s knitted Bardot dress is a cosy staple that'll take you from catch-ups over coffee to Christmas party glam
The Princess of Wales doesn't often wear Bardot necklines but her knitted white dress from 2019 was a versatile show-stopper
By Emma Shacklock Published
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When is the next season of Call the Midwife on and all we know about the Christmas special
The next season of Call the Midwife can't come soon enough for fans but first we can look forward to the 2024 Christmas special
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton’s pearl drop earrings are a fast-track to elegance - these alternatives are perfect for achieving this classic style
The Princess of Wales has often been spotted wearing this stunning pair of pearl drop earrings and this look is so easy to recreate
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Princess Beatrice’s raspberry mini dress is tempting us away from a muted winter colour palette
Princess Beatrice just wore a fabulous deep pink mini dress with tights and boots and she's inspired us to add this shade into our wardrobe
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Is Nobody Wants This based on a true story and who are the real couple?
You might be curious about whether Joanne and Noah's love story in Netflix's Nobody Wants This is based on a true story
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Prince William's excuse to get out of 'competitive' game night with Middletons
Prince William is reportedly not a big fan of the Middleton family's 'favourite' fast-paced card game and he used this excuse to get out of it
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Winslet's skinny jeans, toffee-toned Chelsea boots and big blazer looked effortless and elegant all at once
Kate Winslet has shown us how to style skinny jeans in the most chic and fuss-free way and we're definitely going to be giving this a go
By Emma Shacklock Published
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ITV's Joan: What happened to Joan Hannington's daughter?
Joan Hannington is determined to give her daughter a better life in the ITV drama and some people might be wondering what happened to her
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Carole Middleton proved that a cosy quilted jacket should never be overlooked as the perfect choice for chilly walks and pub lunches
Carole Middleton's quilted jacket is a stunning alternative to puffer coats and blazers when you want a relaxed and chic look
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Claudia Winkleman's winter style never misses the mark - and her cool cosy puffer coat has got us dashing to buy our own
Claudia Winkleman's cosy puffer coat is a winter staple that couldn't be easier to style with our everyday outfits this season
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Pippa Middleton’s suede knee high boots and fluffy gilet show why different textures are the key to a chic layered look
Pippa Middleton loves a layered look in the colder months and she was on to a winner with her knee high boots and gilet combination
By Emma Shacklock Published