Kate McCusker
Kate McCusker is a freelance writer at Marie Claire UK, having joined the team in 2019. She studied fashion journalism at Central Saint Martins, and her byline has also appeared in Dezeen, British Vogue, The Times and woman&home. In no particular order, her big loves are: design, good fiction, bad reality shows and the risible interiors of celebrity houses.
Latest articles by Kate McCusker
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Sarah Ferguson offered to advise The Crown producers on how she should be portrayed
“Hello? Where is Fergie?”
By Kate McCusker
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Why Prince William will suffer 'worst of all' from Prince Harry's memoir
The forthcoming memoir hasn't proved to be a family favourite, apparently.
By Kate McCusker
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Imelda Staunton looks exactly like the Queen in these behind the scenes pictures from The Crown season 5
There's a new Queen in town.
By Kate McCusker
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The Queen hilariously tricked a group of tourists into thinking she was someone else on a country walk at Balmoral
We knew that the monarch had a royally good sense of humour.
By Kate McCusker
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Only in Scotland: Five breathtaking Scottish cities to visit this summer (plus what to do when you get there)
Some of the world’s most spectacular sights are just a train ride away. Here’s what’s on our city break bucket list this summer.
By Kate McCusker
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Princess Diana would have written a memoir like Prince Harry if given the chance, says close friend
By Kate McCusker
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Not being able to hug the Queen after Prince Philip’s death was a source of ‘great sadness’ says grandson Peter Phillips
'Our thoughts immediately went to my grandmother. We've been trying to support her as much as we can.'
By Kate McCusker
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Girls' education after Covid: 'The risks of a lost generation of girls not returning to school is a crisis we can't ignore'
As the Global Education Summit kicks off in London, key industry change-makers gathered to discuss how we can support the millions of girls across the globe who are missing out on an education.
By Kate McCusker
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Want to curb your carbon footprint? The brains behind Marie Claire's first carbon-neutral event shares her top tips
By Kate McCusker
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Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards 2021: Motors Winners
By Kate McCusker
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Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards 2021: Travel & Leisure Winners
By Kate McCusker
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Marie Claire Sustainability Awards 2021: Food & Drink Winners
By Kate McCusker
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Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards 2021: Fashion Winners
By Kate McCusker
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Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards 2021: Homes Winners
By Kate McCusker
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Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards 2021: Beauty Winners
By Kate McCusker
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"It's just not what we stand for": public figures from Prince William to Gareth Southgate condemn racist abuse aimed at England players
Prominent figures in entertainment, politics and sport speak out about the 'abhorrent' racism aimed at England players Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka following last night's Euros defeat.
By Kate McCusker
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The View Was Exhausting co-authors Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta on the romance of friendship
'When we’re writing, we try to imbue our friendships with just as much emotion and care and tension as a romantic relationship.' Partners in life and writing Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta talk love and friendship in their dazzling debut novel, The View Was Exhausting.
By Kate McCusker
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The Queen's favourite cocktail is 'a little weird', apparently
Chin-chin.
By Kate McCusker
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Meghan Markle offered her support to tennis star Naomi Osaka following decision to take a mental health break
The 23-year-old pulled out of the French Open last month to take care of her mental wellbeing.
By Kate McCusker
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Princess Beatrice and Sophie Wessex were twinning at yesterday's Wimbledon
Did someone say battle of the royal polka-dots?
By Kate McCusker
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I have a lifelong hatred of ironing – so I bought this clothes steamer for 40% off in the Prime Day deals
And I'll never look back.
By Kate McCusker
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My holiday was cancelled, so I'm stockpiling this Aperol Spritz Prime Day deal instead
Sure, it's not Sardinia – but it's the next best thing.
By Kate McCusker
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I'm a book snob who finally caved and bought a Kindle in the Prime Day deals – here's why
By Kate McCusker
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Why this everyday essential is my favourite Prime Day purchase (and you should get one too)
All deals end at midnight – so go, go, go!
By Kate McCusker
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How to protect your consumer rights this Amazon Prime Day, according to an expert
So your Prime Day impulse buy didn't quite work out...
By Kate McCusker
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TikTok's favourite skincare brand CeraVe is almost 50% off in the Prime Day sale
Go, go, go!
By Kate McCusker
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Back to the 1950s: how the pandemic pushed back women's equality in the workplace
Fifteen months after the Covid 19 changed our working lives forever, Marie Claire's Editor in Chief Andrea Thompson joined CogX - the worlds biggest tech and leadership summit to discuss the punitive effects of the pandemic on gender equality plus how we put it right. Read on for the key take outs.
By Kate McCusker