article_snippet: The Royals sees Elizabeth play Queen Helena, based on an 'obviously fictitious' royal family living in modern-day London.
article_snippet: Joan Collins plays Joan Collins mother and was handpicked by Elizabeth .
article_snippet: The Royals, described as 'obviously fictitious' sees Elizabeth playing the character of Queen Helena reigning over modern-day England, with Joan Collins, who was handpicked by Elizabeth, playing her mother.
article_snippet: Elizabeth says of the show: 'It's fun,
article_snippet: A new episode in the life of Elizabeth: The star has been promoting new E! show The Royals .
highlights_snippet: Has a new role as Queen Helena in US series The Royals .
  