Children's TV star Helen Skelton cleans royal throne

By The Newsroom

Published 23rd May 2010, 23:21 BST

Updated 24th May 2010, 00:02 BST

TELEVISION presenter Helen Skelton has turned cleaner to add some polish to this week's State Opening of Parliament.

The Blue Peter star helped behind-the-scenes to dust down the throne, which was made in 1847. The Queen will take her seat within the House of Lords wearing the Imperial State Crown tomorrow.