SCHOOL students have visited Buckingham Palace during a national conference.

Four students from the Apollo Studio Academy, in Peterlee, toured the Palace last week during a special convention on studio schools.

Two Year 11 and two Year 13 students were selected for the trip alongside Apollo vice-principal Karyn Vose.

The guests were able to view many areas of Buckingham Palace including the ballroom, featuring the thrones, where the main conference was held.

Guests met the Studio Schools Trust patron HRH The Duke of York, Prince Andrew, who gave the students a motivational speech before meeting guests.

Ms Vose said: “It really was a special day for all of us to take part in.

“To be invited to the palace, to an event like this, is a once in the lifetime opportunity with the students getting the opportunity to see what some people never get to see, the inside of one of the world’s most famous buildings.

“The students were very proud to be involved and were great representatives for the Apollo Studio Academy. It’s something they will always cherish.”