
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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Sarah Ferguson Brings the Polka-Dot Trend to Royal Ascot
Polka-dots are truly having a moment.
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Queen Elizabeth's "Wry" Comment About Prince William
The late monarch was allegedly happy William didn't inherit one thing in particular.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Hailey Bieber, Suki Waterhouse, and Camila Morrone Coordinate
On Wednesdays, we wear...black?
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Royal Expert Says Prince George Will Attend Eton, After All
There's an alleged "smugness" about the choice, according to insiders.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate Middleton to "Dramatically Scale Back" Responsibilities
"The last few years have been horrific."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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How Prince William Is Celebrating His 43rd Birthday
Luckily, William's kids—and the cutest puppies—helped make his 43rd birthday special.
By Amy Mackelden Last updated
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Kate and William Preparing Their Kids for the Future
The Prince and Princess of Wales are preparing their kids "without compromising their privacy."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Queen Elizabeth Told Friends Kate Middleton Was a "Problem"
The late monarch allegedly had "no idea what Kate actually does."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Jennifer Lawrence Swaps Easy Pants for an Elevated Skirt Trend
She accessorized the outfit with a $33,000 The Row bag and sold-out ballet flats.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Kate and William's "Mental Challenge" at Home
The Prince and Princess of Wales's home life sounds far from tranquil.
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Prince William "Sad and Subdued" at Royal Ascot
The Prince of Wales seemed "slightly slumped...and rather reflective" after his wife's cancellation.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Sabrina Carpenter Styles a Baggy Tee With $3,850 Loewe Bag
The singer isn't playing hard to get as she perfects the high-low aesthetic.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Sofia Richie Grainge Co-Signs 2025's Gingham Swimwear Trend
Her rich Euro summer keeps getting hotter.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Expert on Prince George's Growing "Self-Confidence"
"George is very aware of his gestures and expressions."
By Amy Mackelden Published
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Meghan Markle Talks Raising Lilibet and Archie
"There's a cost and a price for things," she said during a recent podcast appearance.
By Amy Mackelden Published
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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."
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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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Charles's "Private" Compromise for Andrew
The King reportedly made a special agreement with his brother, according to royal sources.
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