A journalist and YouTuber with more than 300,000 subscribers has returned to her old school to inspire the next generation.

Lydia Alty, a royal journalist and content creator, visited Chalfonts Community College in Chalfont St Peter as part of the school’s annual careers fair, speaking to students about pathways in journalism and digital media.

Ms Alty, 20, attended the college from 2016 to 2023.

She said: "I was honoured to return to my former secondary school earlier today to represent journalism at their careers fair.

"It was a wonderful experience meeting so many engaged and inspiring students, and a real pleasure to reconnect with a few former teachers along the way."

She joked that she "slowly lost her voice throughout the day," adding that being a royal journalist was "truly my favourite job" and that she felt grateful to share her experiences with students considering journalism as a career.

Ms Alty also said it was "amazing to be back" at her old college, despite recovering from a virus or cold, and she praised students for their enthusiasm and engagement.

She shared the visit on social media after the event, drawing excitement and support from her followers.

Chalfonts Community College said the careers fair was designed to give young people "real insight into a wide range of industries and career routes".

Ms Alty was one of many representatives who joined organisations and employers from across the public and private sectors.

Attendees included representatives from the Police Force, BAM Construction, Imperial College London, the National Health Service, the Royal Navy, Chelsea Football Club, Henley College, Windsor College Group and Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

The college described Ms Alty’s return as a particularly inspiring example of what former pupils can go on to achieve.

Her career in journalism includes a YouTube channel focused on factual and up-to-date coverage of the British Royal Family, which now attracts millions of views.

Alongside her work as a journalist and content creator, she holds a part-time role at a primary school and is currently studying with The Open University.

She is also thought to be one of the UK’s youngest journalists.

During the fair, she took time to speak with students considering journalism and digital media, telling them what being a journalist is all about.

The event offered students the opportunity to explore a wide range of career options.