SHE is a teacher from Huddersfield – and she’s getting used to rubbing shoulders with Royalty.

Alison Bray was back in London today, with a “starring” role in the BBC coverage of the massive Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

Alison, of Holmfirth, has been invited to be part of the BBC Radio 5 Live broadcast team covering Jubilee events.

It follows the success of her appearance on the BBC last year, when she was asked to help with coverage of the Royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Alison and her friend Beverley Firbank were been plucked from obscurity for 48 hours of fame.

The monarchy-mad duo starred on the BBC Breakfast show and then reported from Westminster for Radio 5 Live on William and Kate’s big day.

Alison, of Heys Road, Holmfirth, a teacher at Hade Edge Junior and Infant School, was due to reprise her radio role with Beverley.

But Beverley has unfortunately been ill so her place is being taken by Alison’s son Alex, 22.

Alison said: “It is so exciting.

“I got a phone call from the BBC in January and they asked me what I was doing for the Jubilee.

“I told them I had a party for 200 at Holmbridge on the Sunday but then planned to go down to London with family.

“They asked me if I wanted to help with the coverage of the event, as the wedding was such a success, and I jumped at the chance.

“We have to be outside St Paul’s Cathedral before 8am to link up with the BBC team.

“There is a Service of Thanksgiving at 11am for the whole Royal family and then the Queen travels down the Mall to Buckingham Palace.

“I will be reporting on the events at St Paul’s and then in the Mall.

“It is a wonderful chance.”

Alex, who works with his dad Andrew in the family greengrocery business and at Les Caveaux restaurant in Holmfirth, was delighted to get the invite.

He said: “It’s going to be a fantastic experience. I’m delighted I have the chance of a lifetime to be closely involved.”