Youngsters from Bradford are to be given the Royal seal of approval - to sing for the Queen at her Golden Jubilee party.

Stagecoach Theatre Arts School's Naomi Berwin, 17, and Kate Towers, 16, are to sing at Buckingham Palace for the Golden Jubilee celebrations on June 4.

The starlets are to join thousands of musicians in London and millions watching the event worldwide as the nation celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's 50 years as monarch.

The two performers attend the Bradford branch of the national art school, at Dixons City Technology College, in Ripley Street, which gives professional coaching in singing and acting.

Stagecoach Theatre School's have nurtured talent such as Jamie Bell who went on to receive international acclaim for his role in the film Billy Elliot.

The girls will form part of a massive choir of about 6,000 who will perform before the Queen.

The special guest appearance in London follows performances by the girls at a star studded event at the Royal Albert Hall last month where they formed part of a gospel choir of 1,500 people.

The Reaching Out for Africa Concert was held to support the African Charity which helps to fight HIV, AIDS and malaria.

Naomi Berwin, who has had singing lessons at the school since she was 13, said she was thrilled to be performing.

"It was absolutely amazing to sing in the Albert Hall. There were so many people there, it was just an amazing site. Singing for the Queen will be really special."