A headteacher from near Oswestry was recently invited to Buckingham Palace for a royal garden party.
Melanie Ferron-Evans, who leads Ysgol Rhiwabon near Wrexham, attended the event in The Royal Tea Tent, which celebrated contributions to education and skills across the UK.
The garden party was held with the permission of His Majesty The King and supported by the Department for Education.
Mrs Ferron-Evans said: "It is a privilege to be part of the PTI.
"The garden party and the opportunity to meet the King in The Royal Tea Tent was a great honour.
"Staff and students have been involved in the work of the PTI for many years and this event at Buckingham Palace is something we can be very proud of in our school.
"We are looking forward to being a part of the organisation for many years to come.
"Meeting the King gave us the opportunity to thank him for his support and to discuss the work of the important teaching organisation he is responsible for setting up."
For the past 20 years, Ysgol Rhiwabon has been part of the Prince's Teaching Institute (PTI), now known as the Professional Teaching Institute.
The PTI, established by The King when he was Prince of Wales, is a charitable organisation focused on high-quality teacher and leadership training.
The headteacher attended the garden party with her husband, Giles Evans.
Mrs Ferron-Evans also serves as a director on the Academic Steering Group for the Professional Teaching Institute, based in London.
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