Britain’s ‘most realistic’ Kate Middleton lookalike had revealed that ‘it wasn’t me’ pictured in a farm shop belonging to the Prince and Princess of Wales.

Professional Kate Middleton lookalike Heidi Agan, who has earned a living impersonating the royal for more than a decade, said she was not seen in a video of the Prince and Princess of Wales at Windsor on Saturday.

Heidi said on ITV’s This Morning: ‘I wasn’t there. It definitely wasn’t me and I think it was 100 percent Kate and William in the video.”

Heidi thinks it’s time for the public to leave Kate alone. She adds, “I think she’s doing well. She will be back after Easter, as Kensington Palace says, but until then she must recover and heal.’

The 43-year-old, who heads a dancing and acting school, admitted that her work as a lookalike usually dies when Kate is ill – although the current situation has led to the opposite reaction.

The video recorded on Saturday shows Kate carrying a shopping bag and walking quickly out of a farm shop with her husband – the first images of the future queen since her abdominal surgery in January.

The images published by The sun shows Kate walking quickly with a bag of groceries and talking animatedly with her husband on Saturday afternoon.

Heidi said that when the video hit the headlines yesterday, she was enjoying a cup of tea and coffee with her partner when her social media went ‘crazy’.

She added: ‘My partner and I woke up yesterday morning with tea and coffee and we couldn’t quite believe how angry my social media had become.

‘I didn’t know anything about it, but overnight it just went a bit crazy – it was a strange 24 hours.’

Heidi added that the video couldn’t possibly be hers as she was working at her other job at her dance school on Saturday.

‘I work here at the main office, so I was here on Saturday. There’s no way I could have been 80 miles away in Windsor.

‘There’s a lot going on here on Saturday, lots of witnesses!

Heidi added: ‘If the royal family is busy, that spills over into our lives too.

‘When she appears in the press, there is a lot of interest in my work. Normally the work dries up out of respect when she is sick, but this time it has gone the other way, which is really unusual.’

Heidi previously revealed how she chases Zara and TK Max to keep up with Kate’s expensive wardrobe, and can’t go out without being asked for a selfie.

The royal impersonator has been working professionally as a Kate lookalike at parties, meet & greets and other performances since 2012.

She now believes conspiracy theories about the princess’ health have gone too far, adding: “If the surgery is something she wanted to keep private, then [Kensington Palace] are right not to share more details.”

The film was a balm for millions of people in Britain and around the world, but crazy conspiracy theories are still swirling about Kate, despite The Sun’s video proving she is doing well.

The shopper who filmed the couple also claims it wasn’t Kate in the HD footage.

Former England cricket star Kevin Pietersen, 43, also slammed the ‘absolutely absurd’ and ‘bulls**t’ conspiracy theories about Kate and admitted he sees the Prince and Princess of Wales ‘most days’.

KP said: ‘The conspiracy theories surrounding Kate are absolutely absurd. We see W&K [William and Kate] most days and also in the last few days!

“I can’t believe people would be so ridiculous and cruel if they wrote BULLS**T on this platform, which is outright lies.

‘W&K are the most wonderful parents and as normal/humble as can be.

‘Let K who is recovering from surgery recover. Leave her and her beautiful family alone.”

Kevin Pietersen has previously tweeted about teaching cricket at Lambrook School, where William and Kate send their children.

It was previously reported that KP’s son Dylan, said to be a star cricketer in the making, is also heading to Lambrook.

The Prince and Princess of Wales clearly felt “at ease” being seen in public, otherwise they wouldn’t have gone out to buy bread together at their local shop, according to Jack Royston, chief royal correspondent for Newsweek.

He said, ‘They were not born yesterday. They do understand that they are at the center of a huge international news story. They must have felt comfortable with the risk of being photographed.

‘It’s so clearly Kate in the images. She is recovering from surgery and has no makeup on. She could take a DNA test and people wouldn’t believe it was her.

‘It has been very hard for a woman who has so much attention on her. She’s under so much pressure to look perfect, but she can’t be expected to look perfect all the time. It’s impossible and not fair.’

A source close to William made it clear yesterday that he was determined to ignore the speculation surrounding Kate, telling MailOnline: ‘His focus today is Homewards.’

MailOnline understands that the couple have become aware of much of what is being said and are deeply saddened and saddened by the often vile speculation.

Meghan Markle is likely to make six figures within weeks of officially launching American Riviera Orchard, a brand expert claims.

After the 42-year-old Duchess of Sussex’s explosive return to social media last night, where she opened the account for her lifestyle and cooking brand, royal fans have gone into panic mode.

And while little information has been released about what American Riviera Orchard has to offer, brand expert Hayley Knight says the anticipation for the products and content will serve the company well in the early months.

She added that it was “not coincidental” that the Duchess launched the brand on the same day her husband Prince Harry was due to appear via video message at the Diana Legacy Awards, teasing fans with a “glitter” of information , she built anticipation for what the brand has to offer.

Hayley also said it “makes sense” that the Duchess has decided to launch a lifestyle brand following the success of rival A-list brands such as Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop and Kourtney Kardashian’s Poosh, adding that the Duchess “wants to position herself among celebrity counterparts places’ .

Speaking to FEMAIL, Hayley said: ‘We have seen in the past that everything Meghan wears, promotes and sells out immediately, and there are websites dedicated to ‘What Meghan Wears’ demonstrating her brand power.”

She added that Meghan had “incredibly strong” instincts when it came to PR and marketing, and “wouldn’t have launched this if she didn’t think it would work.”

So far, little has been shared about what American Riviera Orchard will look like when it officially launches, but Hayley thinks it’s safe to assume it will target “the mid-to-upper market,” with Meghan’ leans on the brand and her personal style’. .

Hayley predicted: ‘I’m sure we can expect homely, yet stylish, unique, modern designs for the stylish and contemporary home, with undertones of spirituality and mindfulness.’

The branding expert admitted that it is difficult to say how much the Duchess will earn from the American Riviera Orchard as no products or prices have been released yet.

But she predicted: ‘Meghan will definitely see rapid success once the store launches. We have seen in previous celebrity launches that demand is incredibly high and the products sell quickly.”

She added that Meghan will likely start selling her “own range” of products that she claims she will use herself, which will be “a popular selling point.”

“I can’t imagine Meghan making less than six figures within the first few weeks of opening, if not in the first week of selling globally,” she said.

As for brand collaborations on social media, Hayley said Meghan is unlikely to make money through paid partnerships, as the Sussexes will likely only use social media to promote the brand, rather than returning to platforms with their own accounts.

However, she added, “There’s a chance she could do interviews, though, and IG lives with other people in the industry, and if they get paid opportunities, she could make over $1 million per post.”

American Riviera Orchard was launched on Instagram and via the new website on Thursday evening with a slick video for the brand, in which Meghan mixed batter in a bowl in her kitchen.

Another frame showed her picking plush roses from a posy.

Insiders told the Daily Mail that the company would become a “lifestyle and cooking brand” that would focus on things Meghan holds dear.

It’s fitting that the Duchess’s venture includes cooking and food, something she has shown a passion for in the past.

In 2018, while living in Britain as a working royal, Meghan bonded with Grenfell Tower fire survivors when she joined a community kitchen in the area and had no qualms about helping out preparing meals.

The Sussexes’ explosive Netflix series revealed that Meghan remains in touch with the community today, despite now living in California.

The Duchess has also previously contributed recipes to charity cookbooks, including a lemon tart in The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope, published last year.

Brand expert Emily Austen advised Meghan to ‘remove herself from the brand’.

“It should come as no surprise that Meghan Markle has jumped on the wellness brand bandwagon, despite her apparent aversion to neutral tones during her time in Britain,” she told FEMAIL.

“Meghan and Harry have encouraged a family story as a couple, and Meghan has delved into kitchen-based brand moments, such as her cookbook; Together. She famously woke up at 5am to practice yoga at Buckingham Palace, and wrote in The Tig (her former blog and lifestyle website) about taking Ashwaganda in the early days of her relationship with Harry to keep her calm.

‘The LA, clean living aesthetic has been thoroughly thought through by wellness titans like Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow and Poosh. Less than 24 hours after her new brand announcement, the dedicated Instagram page had just under 350,000 new followers, although there were no product teasers yet.

“Instagram is a hugely lucrative platform for celebrities, and it is widely predicted by brand experts that Meghan will find her way onto it. In the US in particular, the home goods category has exploded, especially since Covid. Baking, table decorating, flower arranging and other healthy household activities have dominated social media and become lucrative additions to high street stores such as Zara and H&M.

“Meghan is a divine character and public opinion lands differently depending on your geographical location. The success of her brand will likely depend on the positioning of the products and the price. The initial branding suggests that the price point for these products is trending towards the higher end. The market is incredibly competitive, with many brands taking ownership of specific categories, rather than the entire house. Success stories include Our Place, which recently collaborated with Selena Gomez. Markle can expect a lot of interest in her brand initially, but the reality of achieving long-term success will take considerably more than a press release and an Instagram sneak peak.

‘It is understood that Meghan will be selling her own products on the website, rather than other brands, but she can expect to see a lot of interest from brand collaborations and partnerships. This will come at a high cost, but will also dilute the purity of the message about its own brand. My advice, which I will give despite not being asked, would be to remove Meghan from the visual language and brand as much as possible.

“Whatever you think about her, she is incredibly divisive and not universally loved. It’s risky to integrate yourself so intrinsically with a brand, given the relationship it has with its audience.

‘I would also change the name; it’s hard to spell, long-winded and looks like a country club wedding invitation. Maybe she got the inspiration from sitting in the Rosewood in Montecito, which is also home to a permanent Goop store…

‘Celebrity is without a doubt a huge driver of short-term success; Kylie Cosmetics, Skims, Rhode by Hailey Bieber. However, it does not guarantee long-term success. Celebrities like these can make millions of pounds from posting on social media, and generate huge sales as a result of their cult status.

“For Meghan to make money on Instagram, she needs an engaged, interested audience, with purchasing power. A product that is really needed, powerful images and messages that actually connect with those who look at it, instead of an inauthentic attitude.

‘I wouldn’t expect a company like this to make a profit certainly in the first twelve months, but it is unclear at this stage whether there has been any external investment, who actually runs the company and what the launch plan is. e.g. D2C through to website.

‘A smart move would be to partner with the established people in this space, to ensure audience share and increase credibility. Whether or not others are up for this remains to be seen,” she added.

How could the palace let Kate blame it?

Not since the moon landing have there been so many conspiracies surrounding the authenticity of a photo.

A simple family photo of Kate with her children, intended to quiet rumors about her health and character, has been revealed as a fake, a fraud, a Frankenstein.

It’s the most epic Photoshop fail of the century. It is also the biggest PR blunder for the royals in years.

Hours after its publication, news agencies around the world announced they were removing the photo because it was clearly not authentic – sixteen errors and counting.

And far from quelling rumors about Kate’s health, concerns have only been fueled by what the photo’s inauthenticity might suggest: that she is so ill, she has unedited photo was not an option.

Worst of all, it gave the Montecito Miserables cheerleaders an opening that they exploited in the most unsavory way.

Meghan, don’t you know, that could never happen.

“This is not a mistake Meghan would ever make,” a source close to the Sussexes told Page Six.

Their stenographer Omid Scobie gave his unsolicited opinion on social media.

“The long history of lying and cover-up at the Palace makes it increasingly difficult for the public to believe a word (and now a photo) they share,” he wrote.

Scobie further claimed that regaining the trust of the press and public, damaged by this photoshop failure, would be ‘an almost impossible task’.

The melodrama! As if Harry and Meghan are examples of trust and integrity.

Dear Lord.

Even as Kate suffers, this fierce battle of transatlantic one-upmanship continues.

What made this mess worse was the apology issued on Monday – by Kate!

She fell on her sword and wrote a post that minimized her skills and made her sound like a hesitant, foolish woman instead of the worthy future queen that she is.

“Like many amateur photographers, I occasionally experiment with photo editing,” she wrote.

Let’s unpack that first line, shall we? Kate studied art history. She has been her family’s unofficial resident photographer since her first child was born ten years ago.

It’s safe to assume that Kate understands composition, lighting, color theory and the like. But here she is reduced to calling herself just an ‘amateur’ who ‘experimented’, and a bad one at that.

“I wanted to apologize for any confusion the family photo we shared yesterday caused,” she continued.

Note: ‘we’. She didn’t do this alone. A release like this goes through many layers, through aides and private secretaries, and perhaps even the King.

It seems to me that someone should have – should have advised against releasing a fake image. It also seems to me that this extremely bad idea could only have been implemented by someone who can never be said ‘no’ to.

So: where is Prince William?

Why not He take the blame?

After all, this photo was taken by him.

Even if no one believed he was the one behind that bad photoshop – most of us certainly don’t believe it was Kate, who was too ill to drive or, according to William, even see this year’s BAFTA-nominated films watching – he would have deserved the title of the world. respect for the fact that he stood in front of his wife and took the blows.

Instead he remains silent.

Instead, Kate was dragged outside yesterday, photographed sitting next to her husband in the back of a car, her face turned away from the camera and towards a brick wall.

That act seemed like a challenge to me.

Kate has hardly put a wrong step. She signed up for the job and has never shown anything but good cheer towards her duties.

She stood in front of the media hours after giving birth and looked fantastic.

But she clearly refused to participate in this photo, which was probably designed to magnify the “amateur” photo that has shocked the world.

As she should.

No one believes that Kate alone created this mess. Why should she have to give up more of her privacy, at an obviously vulnerable moment, to right a wrong her husband should never have allowed?

After all, William has a pretty sophisticated understanding of how the media works. It’s ingrained in his destiny, shaped by a mother who constantly manipulated the media.

There was no reason for Kate and William to travel together on Monday. Her car actually drove behind him.

He was on his way to a Commonwealth service at Westminster Abbey and she was going to a private appointment – an appointment that would have been much more private had she not gone with him in that Range Rover.

Meanwhile, royal sources push the insulting, patronizing narrative that poor, misguided Kate just didn’t understand what she was doing. And in addition to being physically ill, Kate is now said to be distraught at having single-handedly caused such a disruption.

“Terrible” was how Kate felt about this, a royal source told the Telegraph. Her intention was only to make the image ‘as good as possible’, but now she believes that honesty is the ‘best policy’ and that she should ‘take personal responsibility’.

It makes Kate sound like a dumbass. And there’s also a hint of misogyny here: the little woman who did her best, but made a mess of it.

Can anyone imagine Charles blaming Camilla in this way?

If William and Kate’s older children don’t see this controversy online, they’re sure to hear about it at school: that their sick mother is to blame.

This is a shame.

Kate is the future of the Crown. She is the Windsors’ most dazzling asset, someone who commands global goodwill.

If the thought was that her popularity meant she could afford to take responsibility – wow. What an ultimate miscalculation.

The photo’s metadata shows that it was saved twice in Adobe Photoshop – highly sophisticated software that an ‘amateur’ like Kate certainly wouldn’t be able to navigate.

The first saved version had a timestamp of 9:54 PM on Friday, March 8.

Does anyone think that sick Kate was really playing with this around ten o’clock at night?

In a rare 2020 interview, Kate opened up about her approach to photography. Spoiler alert: something is wrong with this highly edited family photo.

“One of the great things about photography is that it really captures that moment, so it’s not a backdrop, it’s not a perfect setting,” she said. ‘You don’t tidy up your house, so you have the perfect studio setup. But it really captures those moments that feel real to you.”

Kate has always given us, if not her real self, her best self.

Above all, William should understand how difficult that is.

In her hour of need, it is up to the future king – and not his sick wife – to solve this.

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By Heidi Parker for Dailymail.com

Published: 10:47 AM EST, February 29, 2024 | Updated: 11:41 EST, February 29, 2024

GOOGLE has unveiled some impressive freebies – and you can start using some of them starting today.

The tech giant confirmed nine free upgrades coming to gadget users, including Android phone owners.

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Google’s most important upgrade is the introduction of Twin to the default Android messaging app.

Now Google Messages users can take advantage of the AI ​​chatbot when texting with friends or family.

The Gemini chatbot can compose messages for you, potentially saving you a lot of time.

“Starting this week, you can access Gemini directly in Google Messages on your Android phone in English in beta,” Google explains.

“Chat with Gemini to compose messages, brainstorm ideas, plan events, or just have a fun conversation without leaving the Messages app.”

There are eight more upgrades to look out for.

Other free Google upgrades

#1 – Android Auto

Google has upgraded Android Auto – Apple CarPlay’s rival – with new AI functions.

The in-car infotainment system can now summarize long texts or busy group chats.

This can help you overtake while driving, with the ability to react or take an action based on AI suggestions.

For example, you can send a message, share your estimated time of arrival, or make a phone call with just one tap.

#2 AI-generated subtitles

It’s now possible to listen to AI-generated descriptions of photos you see online or in messages.

This is currently being rolled out as part of Android’s Lookout feature.

#3 Accessible place info

Google now lets you point your phone camera at your surroundings and use the TalkBack feature to hear the information out loud.

This can help people hear – rather than read – company opening hours, reviews or directions for places such as ATMs, restaurants or public transport stations.

#4 Feedback in Docs

It is now possible to annotate Google Docs with handwritten notes.

You can do this from an Android phone or tablet with a stylus – or even just your finger.

#5 Spotify upgrade

Google has also made some changes to the casting controls.

“The output switch on the Android home screen already makes it easy to switch between your devices while playing YouTube Music – whether it’s your phone speaker, headphones, smart speakers, or TV,” Google explains.

“Now you can do the same with Spotify. So when you play media on Spotify, the output switcher now shows Spotify Connect devices.”

#6 Health facts

The Fitbit app – which Google owns – has also been redesigned.

This now pulls data from your favorite wearables and apps, including AllTrails, Oura Ring, and MyFitnessPal.

“In the Fitbit app on your Android phone, go to the You tab to view data from connected apps next one to your Fitbit data,” Google said

“And on the Today tab you can see data such as exercises, stepscalories burned, floors climbed and distance traveled via Health Connect-compatible apps.”

#7 Tickets on your wrist

Google Wallet passes are now available on Wear OS smartwatches.

That means you can load a whole range of passes onto your wrist, including boarding passes, event tickets, gym memberships and loyalty cards.

You can also choose which passes to hide or show.

#8 Clear throughput

Public transportation directions are now available on Google Maps for Wear OS.

“Look up departure times directly on your smartwatch, then receive compass-driven navigation directions to your destination,” Google said.

“If you prefer your phone, you can also mirror directions to your watch and navigate hands-free.”

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Usher kept Beyoncé out of trouble as a child.

The Confessions hitmaker has cleared up rumors that he was the Crazy In Love hitmaker's 'manny' when he was put in charge of Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Kelly Rowland during their pre-Destiny's Child days as The Dolls.

Appears on Club Shay Shay this week he told host Shannon Sharpe that the girls were still teenagers at the time.

“Daryl Simmons, he had a group called The Dolls, and they came to Atlanta for the first time.

“This is before Destiny's Child became Destiny's Child. I think I watched it while they were doing it [were] do something at home.

“I had to guard because I looked like the, you know, authority, because I think I was the teenager at the time.”

He added: '[I was] to make sure they didn't have any problems in the house at that point.”

He admitted that even at such a young age, Beyonce had “a talent and also a brilliance and a brightness that was very different.”

He said: '[It’s] really great for my sister, to see that she has done so great and continues to blossom and only get bigger and better.

“Whether it's musically, or in her life or creativity, everything, man.”

The 45-year-old singer first opened up about meeting Beyonce, now 42, last year when they were both younger.

Despite being only three years older than her, he eventually became the group's “chaperone, babysitter or something like that.”

He told the British radio show 'Capital Breakfast': 'Fun fact, I knew Beyoncé when she was 12 years old, 11 years old.

'She used to be in a group called The Dolls. I don't know if I could consider myself their babysitter, but there was a time where I had to watch The Dolls.”

Usher is set to make a huge comeback with a new breakup song ahead of his ninth album.

The R&B star, who has been active in the music industry for more than thirty years, collaborated with rapper Pheelz for the single. The sun's Bizarre column.

Ruin, out Friday, finds the singer saying “good riddance” to an ex as it echoes the lyrical themes seen in some of his best-selling hits from the 1990s.

Usher's ninth studio album, Coming Home, which is expected to feature the song, will be released on February 9.

The publication states that he sings: 'Good riddance for the last time. Say you can try, and maybe next time it will work out.”

In the song, Usher continues, “Look, this is exactly what you did. You're ruining me for everyone.'

Ruin will be released just days before his comeback performance at the coveted Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show, taking place on February 11.

Already in promo mode ahead of the big game at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders, the singer, songwriter and dancer teased fans about what they can expect and who will be joining him on the big stage as a VIP guest.

During an interview with Fashionwhich also included a photo shoot, the eight-time Grammy award-winning artist didn't go so far as to reveal any names, but he did reveal that any guests would be from the R&B genre.

“This night was specifically curated in my mind to get R&B on the main stage,” he said, before adding, “Not just R&B music, but R&B performances, R&B connection, R&B spirit.”

With that in mind, he almost said he would bring in a big R&B name, who could be a huge star of old or more recent times.

Having recently wrapped up his Las Vegas Residency and with a new studio album on the way, it seems fitting that the Can U Get Wit It star will headline the first-ever Super Bowl to be held in Sin City.

In the wake of the news that he had become the headliner, Usher revealed that he had dreamed of playing in the Super Bowl for most of his life.

Now in promo mode, he now gives a little glimpse into his state of mind, in terms of the goals he has set for his 13-minute show that he has been dreaming about since he was a kid.

“I've been doing this for 30 years,” Usher mused as he teased the show. “I want people who have been part of that journey to feel like it's a celebration for everyone, for all of us, from the beginning until now.”

He added: “I literally speak to every woman. I want it to feel that way.”

In addition to performing parts of his hits, Usher is also expected to show off his acclaimed dancing skills.

Fans should also be prepared for at least two costumes and some roller skating, which also came into play during his recent Las Vegas residency.

Now 45 and having been in the business for 30 years, the hitmaker has even hinted at his eventual retirement as a singer.

“I love it, don't get me wrong,” Usher said of his time on stage and on tour, “but man. S**t. I don't look forward to living sixty years there.'

Being 45, this statement translates to less than 15 years of stage performance for the Dallas, Texas native, if he indeed lives up to his statement.

MANY of us turn to heated airers to dry clothes while it's cold and wet outside.

Most are cheaper to run than a tumble dryer and can help you save money on your energy bills.

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But if you don't hang your clothes correctly, it can be a costly mistake.

You will have to leave the clothes on much longer, which will increase your electricity bill.

Lynsey Crombie, aka Lynsey Queen of Clean and This Morning residential home expert, said: “If you want your airer to save you money, you need to use it correctly.

“Overload it with too many clothes and they won't dry quickly, costing you money and taking up space. No one wants the drying rack to be left outside for days.”

Here, Lynsey shares her top tips for drying clothes quickly with a drying rack.

Lay heavy jeans flat

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“Place heavy jeans flat on the bottom shelf and turn them occasionally so they can dry evenly,” she says.

“They don't dry as quickly on a winged drying rack, but it's best to lay them over the center rails as much as possible.”

Hang delicate tops on hangers

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“Use hangers for delicate tops and knitwear,” explains Lynsey.

“Place them on the bars on the outer edges of the drying rack. Not only will they dry faster, but you'll also have more room for other items.

“Hangers are also recommended for trousers. Fold them in half so they don't drag on the floor.

Hang up everyday items

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“Every day, items such as t-shirts, leggings, pajamas and socks should be hung over the bars,” says Lynsey.

“Turn them occasionally for even drying.”

Avoid overload

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“Don't put too many clothes on the drying rack,” Lynsey recommends.

“Overloading and crowding clothes can slow drying time. Keep clothes spread out to allow air circulation.”

Never overlapping

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“It's tempting to layer clothes when you have a big load of laundry that needs to be dried,” says Lynsey.

“But overlapping prevents proper exposure to heat and drying.”

Fold sheets

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“Bed sheets take up a lot of space and it's tempting to just throw them over the airer,” explains Lynsey.

“You should actually fold the sheets in half or thirds and drape them smoothly over the rods.”

Use a cover

Invest in a cover, or simply use a large sheet to cover your airer while it is in use.

“Cover it completely as this helps retain heat and speed drying,” says Lynsey.

Covers work by creating a warm air pocket for the clothes to dry.

The cover retains the heat that your drying rack produces and can shorten the drying time of your laundry.

Place in a sunny spot

“If a cover is not available, place the airer in a sunny part of the room, preferably near a window,” says Lynsey.

“Sunlight helps your clothes dry faster. If you can, open a window as the ventilation also speeds up drying time.”

Avoid walls

Keep the drying rack away from the walls. “Putting your airer too close to walls can cause moisture to leak out, leading to mold and mildew,” says Lynsey.

“If you have no other option, you may want to consider a dehumidifier.”

In the meantime, we tested several heated airers and the cheapest cost only 6 cents per hour.

Other ways to save money on your energy bill

Keeping your energy costs down in the winter can be a challenge, but there are some things you can do.

Making some small changes to your daily routine can make a big difference when it comes to becoming more energy efficient.

When you do turn on the heating, always make sure that your curtains are closed and that all windows in your house are closed.

This may seem obvious, but many people leave their bathroom window slightly open and forget to close it.

Even if the heating is only slightly ajar, this means that precious heat escapes straight out the window and does not remain in your home.

You can also buy draft excluders, which can be cheap (we've seen them on Amazon for £7.99), but you should always shop around for better deals.

You can also consider lowering the thermostat.

Just one degree lower can save you up to £100 a year on your energy bills, according to British Gas.

If you want to keep an eye on how much you spend on energy, you can always install a smart meter.

This is usually provided by your energy supplier and monitors your energy consumption in real time.

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I'm a guilty millennial embracing the wave of hybrid employment, student loans, and wearing loungewear to work. If you're like me, there's a seamless transition from bed to office chair in the morning, thanks to remote working (thankfully!). But more often than not, I find myself in pajamas or chic loungewear. I hold to the core belief that what I wear should be a perfect blend of comfort, style and flattering aesthetics. This philosophy informs my loungewear selection, distinguishing between a sloppy appearance and the effortlessly stylish charm of a rom-com protagonist enjoying a cozy day at home.

Here are the carefully curated items I added to my cart, with the aim of achieving the next level of sophistication for the home: a perfect combination of comfort, coziness and cuteness.

1. Sales Warning: I'm a sucker for it sweaters for their cocoon of warmth and ease of dressing. This one is an Amazon bestseller and available in twenty-five shades (psst, currently marked down).

2. Boss called: Do you need to roll into the office? Slide this out Tory Burch Flats for instant chic. Plus, they're marked down from $298 to 159!

3. Places: Pull this cashmere wrap over your shoulders or fold it as a scarf. And for a limited time, select colors are on sale, so maybe grab two!

4. Ballerinacore: Get this alpaca wrap sweater for just $59; the belted tie adds a slimming effect and a touch of sophistication.

5. Monday-Sunday: This loose sweatpants have an adjustable waistband that fits around the ankles to keep you nice and warm.

6. Adjust fit to become flatter: The wide leg sailor jeans have a flattering design, with a prominent seam at the front and a stylish flare that gracefully accentuates the ankle.

7. Editor's Choice: This is the only one lounge set you need when you're looking for versatile and interchangeable looks that can take you to interviews, lounging or dates. Yes, it is that impressive!

8. Comfort Blanket: Wrap yourself in one extra large scarf for that chill in the office — it makes you feel hopelessly chic and warm.

9. Had me at Hello: Get to know the allure of a casual-cute sleeveless T-shirt which falls delicately off the shoulder and creates a subtly flirty charm. Doesn't matter if I do…

10. Dupe Discovery: I love a slipper with arch support, this one fluffy sandals let your feet breathe as you pace during work conversations. A great Birkenstock dupe for less.

11. Eclectic Grandpa: Loosely based on menswear, this Sweater cardigan is the tween version of fitting. Wear an oversized white button-down over it for appropriate office attire and wear how you want in your spare time.

12. Business Casual: Extra large pleated pants are a great way to feel relaxed while dressing up.

13. Swan-like: This tunic sweater dress extends your neckline with a boat neck and fits perfectly with leggings and ankle boots.

14. Yes, Heat: Slide in here fleece lined leggings — ideal for layering under pants or dresses, or to wear on its own during errands and workouts.

15. Simple Staple: Every wardrobe deserves the embrace of one oversized cable sweaterand this option allows you to choose from different shades to suit your personal style.

16. Must Have: Brave the cold in a delicate one turtleneck fabric that keeps you elegant all day long.

17. Grab and Go: Reach for one chunky knitted hoodie in electric blue for a 'just back from the Hamptons' vibe. Effortless!