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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Duchess Sophie's Prada jacket and green floral dress were a beautiful choice as she stepped out at moving event
Duchess Sophie's jacket and dress combination was simple and stunning as she attended a poignant Remembrance Service
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Princess Eugenie showcases olive green at its finest with gorgeous midi dress for society wedding of the year
Princess Eugenie's olive green midi dress and neutral accessories was the most understated yet chic wedding guest outfit you could ask for
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Pippa Middleton's raffia clutch with Kate's favourite wedges was the dream combination of summery and chic
Pippa Middleton enjoyed a day at Wimbledon in 2018 wearing a white raffia clutch and the Princess of Wales's favourite timeless wedges
By Emma Shacklock Published
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How to watch the Rob Burrow documentary: Stream There's Only One Rob Burrow from anywhere in the world
There's Only One Rob Burrow includes the late rugby star and campaigner's final message and here's how you can watch it
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Queen Letizia's high ponytail with genius wrap around detail and striking rosy eye has got us taking notes
Queen Letizia went for a chic high ponytail and rosy-pink eyeshadow look in Guatemala and we're tempted to recreate this combination
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Duchess Sophie's ravishing red gown with plunging neckline is exactly the kind of dramatic royal look we want to see more of
Duchess Sophie wore a breath-taking red gown to an event in Norway in 2002 and we can't help wishing she'd bring it back
By Emma Shacklock Published
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How to watch MasterChef Australia for free in the UK and from anywhere in the world
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch MasterChef Australia in the UK and around the world as season 16 continues
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton's humble reaction after being told she's 'beautiful and perfect'
Kate Middleton's reaction was incredibly honest and helped to shine a light on everything that goes into creating her gorgeous looks
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton’s honest 'isolation' confession after Prince George was born
The Princess of Wales once opened up about how she felt 'cut off' without her family around her after Prince George was born in 2013
By Emma Shacklock Published
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We're so wowed by Jennifer Garner's quiet luxury dressing room with huge floor-to-ceiling wardrobes
Jennifer Garner's quiet luxury dressing room is the epitome of spacious elegance and it ensures that everything stays perfectly in its place
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Carole Middleton's 90s full fringe and jumpsuit are still so on trend decades later
Carole Middleton's 90s full fringe and utilitarian jumpsuit is a stunning summer combination that we can't help wanting her to bring back
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Carole and Michael Middleton's sacrifices for Kate's childhood that she's never forgotten
Carole and Michael Middleton's sacrifices to support their children are something the Princess of Wales once spoke about on a podcast
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Is Eric based on a true story? The real inspiration behind the new Netflix drama
You might be wondering if Eric is based on a true story, as the Netflix series delves into a father's quest to find his missing son
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Carole Middleton's beautiful boho summer jacket instantly elevates her casual outfit
Carole Middleton's boho summer jacket with intricate floral detailing is the perfect layering piece to elevate a relaxed daytime outfit
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The tradition Kate Middleton and Prince William upheld when Louis was born that they skipped with George
The Prince and Princess of Wales kept a royal tradition going with Prince Louis's full name and it's linked to several generations
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Carole Middleton's cornflower blue blouse is a gorgeous alternative to the classic white shirt
Carole Middleton proved that you don't always have to reach for your go-to white shirt as her pastel blue blouse is just as timeless and chic
By Emma Shacklock Published
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The reason there's a 'massive fight' between Prince George and Charlotte 'most mornings', revealed by Prince William
Prince William once explained why Prince George and Charlotte used to 'fight' in the mornings and he came up with a simple solution
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Princess Eugenie shares unseen photos for son Ernest's first birthday and the last one is definitely our favourite
Princess Eugenie has posted previously-unseen photos of Ernest Brooksbank for his first birthday and the one with August is so adorable
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Jennifer Garner's marble shower with glamorous gold accents in her wooden beamed bathroom is our dream design
Jennifer Garner has a marble and gold shower we can't help but be inspired by and the rest of her bathroom is every bit as beautiful
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Reese Witherspoon's blue blossom wrap dress and ultra volumised hair proves that you can never go wrong with timeless elegance
Reese Witherspoon wore a fabulous floral wrap dress to her niece's graduation and her glamorous hairstyle finished off the look perfectly
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton protected by dad Michael with special gesture after Prince George was born
The Princess of Wales's father made a special decision that helped protect Kate after she welcomed Prince George in 2013
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Buying London on Netflix: Is it real and is it scripted?
You might be wondering if Netflix's Buying London is real as speculation about the authenticity of certain plotlines continues to circulate
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Pippa Middleton’s timeless white dress and cherry red accessories for day in London is the simple summer look we’re recreating
Pippa Middleton's timeless white dress was paired with a red bag and ballet flats in 2011 and we're still inspired by this combination
By Emma Shacklock Published
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Kate Middleton and Prince William's 'wise' decision to protect Princess Charlotte
The couple's careful choice when Princess Charlotte was born has been dubbed 'wise' by a royal commentator for this sad reason
By Emma Shacklock Published