You'd never catch the Queen doing that! Elizabeth Hurley perches on a step as she films scenes for new show The Royals

PUBLISHED: 13:18 EST, 10 October 2013 | UPDATED: 10:04 EST, 11 October 2013

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She may be playing a queen in a new television series for the E! network, but Elizabeth Hurley looked less than regal as she perched on a step while filming scenes on Thursday.

Viewers have been given their first look at The Royals, an hour long drama following a fictional blue-blooded family who are corrupted by power and wealth.

The 48-year-old stars as Queen Helena who is described as a ‘couture-clad vixen dripping in diamonds’.

Regal: Elizabeth Hurley films scenes for upcoming E! series The Royals in London

Regal: Elizabeth Hurley films scenes for upcoming E! series The Royals at Blenheim Palace, Oxon

The actress was lacking a red-velvet throne as she filmed what appeared to be a funeral scene for the pilot in London alongside a large cast.

Wearing an elaborate fascinator in her hair, the mother-of-one was decked out in a simple black outfit.

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Carrying a vintage-style handbag, Liz wore a knee-length black coat and heeled court shoes, while her make-up and hair looked immaculate.

Fascinator: Liz looks glam before pulling on a thick coat and dressing gown to keep warm in between scenes

The Royals: The model plays Queen Helena in the E! show

The star also wore large drop earrings and a feather brooch, as she stood alongside actor Vincent Regan as King Simon.

She is later seen warming up in a large think coat and fluffy robe as she takes time out in between scenes.

Liz tweeted her 430,000 followers to say: B'rrrrr....v wintery today. Seeing how many thermals I can fit under my costume.'

Family: Liz stands with her fictional family at what appears to be a grand funeral

Couture queen: Liz looked sleek in a black outfit that appeared to channel the Duchess of Cambridge's style

Sheltering: The model with actor Vincent Regan

Also starring in the show is The Chronicles of Narnia actor William Moseley alongside Tom Austen, Haley Lu Richardson, Alexandra Park, and Jim Paddock.

William, 26, will play Prince Liam, the younger brother to the beloved Prince Robert who is killed in a military training accident, according Deadline.

He is then thrust into a spotlight where he seeks help and advice from his young American girlfriend, Ophelia, who helps him cope with his new position as the next King of England.

On set: Film crews shoot in London

Cold? Liz didn't look too happy as she filmed a scene for the upcoming pilot

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stephenkandy, london, United Kingdom, 5 hours ago

Liz Hurley is a pretty lady. But she can't act for toffee. All of her films have bombed; and she was essentially booted out of Hollywood because her track record was so bad. Oh, and because she refused to join in a studio strike that happened while she was there. That didn't make her popular and back she came to dear Old Blighty - tail firmly between those beautiful legs.