Elizabeth Hurley would "outlaw air fresheners in cars" if she was Queen of England

When asked by The Guardian newspaper what laws she would pass to make the UK a happier or unhappier place, she said: "My favourite part of playing the Queen in 'The Royals' was saying 'walk away' when anyone annoyed me and watching them dutifully scurry off.

"I'd like to make that a house law at home. If I were the real Queen, I'd outlaw air fresheners in cars - they're all disgusting.

"I'd pass a law obliging food manufacturers to put large UPF stickers on ultra-processed foods, so we wouldn't have to spend hours squinting at ingredient lists.

"I'd ban prison sentences for white-collar criminals and make them give back to the community instead - imagine if Lester Piggott [the late professional jockey and trainer] had had to spend years teaching inner-city kids to ride horses.

"And I'd lock up violent criminals for longer."

The 59-year-old star - who played Vanessa Kensington in 1997's 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery' - is still shining bright as an actress, and is fronting Debenhams' 2024 Christmas advertising campaign in the UK.

Called 'Duh, Debenhams', it highlights how festive shopping can be a "seamless experience" when customers buy on the retailer's website.

Elizabeth said: "I loved being part of the Debenhams Christmas campaign, especially as I am lazy and do most of my shopping online.

"I never need much persuading to shimmy around in a sequined dress while spraying glorious perfume on myself.

"Plus, I stole the faux sheepskin rug I'm draped over in the ad, so I'll be lounging on that a lot this year."