
Amy Mackelden
Amy Mackelden is a contributing editor at Marie Claire, where she covers celebrity and royal family news. She was the weekend editor at Harper’s BAZAAR for three years, where she covered breaking celebrity and entertainment news, royal stories, fashion, beauty, and politics. Prior to that, she spent a year as the joint weekend editor for Marie Claire, ELLE, and Harper's BAZAAR, and two years as an entertainment writer at Bustle. Her additional bylines include Cosmopolitan, People, The Independent, HelloGiggles, Biography, Shondaland, Best Products, New Statesman, Heat, xoJane, and The Guardian. Her work has been syndicated by publications including Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Delish, Oprah Daily, Country Living, and Women's Health. Her celebrity interviews include Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Chastain, the cast of Selling Sunset, Emma Thompson, Jessica Alba, and Penn Badgley. In 2015, she delivered an academic paper at Kimposium, the world's first Kardashian conference, and had an essay published in Routledge's HBO's Original Voices: Race, Gender, Sexuality and Power.
As a woman living with multiple sclerosis, ADHD, anxiety, and PCOS, Amy has written extensively about health and wellness. Her health bylines include Forbes, SingleCare, Healthline, MS Society, MS Trust, ZocDoc, Pillpack, HelloFlo, Greatist, Bezzy, and Byrdie, and she co-edited poetry collection The Emma Press Anthology of Illness. She holds an MA in Creative Writing and a BA in English Literature from Cardiff University. She also has a teaching qualification from Sunderland University and undertook Columbia University's short course in narrative medicine in 2019. Her prose poetry won a Northern Promise Award from New Writing North in 2011, and she co-founded international poetry journal Butcher's Dog. She has received multiple grants from Arts Council England to develop her creative work. She loves horror movies, trashy reality TV, true crime documentaries, shouting about disability rights, and an unhealthy amount of pop music.
Latest articles by Amy Mackelden
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The "Striking" Tribute in Camilla's Royal Ascot Outfit
"Emeralds represent rebirth, renewal, and enduring love," a jewelry expert explained.
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A "Major Shift" Is Coming for William and Kate
"For her, less is actually more," a royal biographer explained.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Prince William Will "Feel the Void" at Royal Ascot
"William holding the fort on his own isn't unusual."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate Middleton "Abruptly" Cancels Royal Ascot Appearance
Kensington Palace referenced Kate's cancer diagnosis in their statement.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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The Royal Relative Who Provides the Best Ascot "Advice"
A former royal butler reveals which royal has the most luck at Ascot.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Diana and Sarah Were "Outsiders" in Royal Family
"Something happened in their personal lives which they found was impossible to hurdle."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Body Language Experts Analyze Kate and William
"Everyone's eyes were on William and Kate."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Louis "Broke Tradition" at Trooping the Colour
The 7-year-old's "choice breaks with a longstanding custom."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Prince George's Secret Taylor Swift Reference
The Prince of Wales famously took his kids to the Eras Tour in London.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate Middleton Re-Wears Self-Portrait Dress
Meghan Markle-approved heels and a bag from a celeb-beloved brand completed the regal outfit.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Why King Charles Likes "Block Heels"
"It gets a bit harder to walk in heels as you get older."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Princess Charlotte's Secret Tribute to Beloved Relative
The precious brooch was a special gift from an important person in Charlotte's life.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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King Charles Views Kate as a "Huge Asset"
"It bodes well for the future."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Why Royal Fans "Feel Sorry" for Prince Louis
Meanwhile, King Charles couldn't stop laughing at his grandson's "cheeky" behavior.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Sofia Richie Grainge Styles Zebra Pants With Flip-Flops
Next stop on the tour: her elegant wedding venue in the South of France.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Gigi Hadid Pairs Metallic Track Pants and Mesh Flats
The controversial shoe trend is most definitely gaining steam.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Body Language Expert Says Kate Can't "Mask Her Emotions"
"We also saw William...mirroring the same emotions as Kate."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate Middleton's Earrings Pay Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Catherine made sure the late monarch's presence was felt at the prestigious event.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate and Charlotte Showcase Their Mother-Daughter Style
The little princess twinned with her mom in the best way.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate Middleton Channels Princess Diana at Trooping the Colour 2025
The Princess of Wales even wore the same designer as her late mother-in-law.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Princess Märtha Louise's Daughter Joining Reality TV
"Mindset: gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss," the royal said while announcing the news on Instagram.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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"Horror Horse Accident" Left a Future Queen in Hospital
The princess is being closely "monitored" after the devastating incident.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Prince William Made "Cheeky" Joke About Former Queen
The Prince of Wales was speaking to 'Bad Sisters' star Anne-Marie Duff at the time.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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George and William Made Windsor Event "Extra Special"
The father and son duo have made quite the impact.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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How Queen Elizabeth "Truly Embraced" Meghan Markle
"The fact that the two of them were appearing together...was quite unique."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Princess Diana's "Favorite" Royal Photographer Has "Regrets"
"They didn't see me as I was hiding in the bushes."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Princess Eugenie Has "Formed an Alliance" With Prince William
A "shared passion" has "brought the cousins closer together."
By Amy Mackelden Published