Today, the world celebrates 100 years of Sir David Frederick Attenborough.
8 May 2026 marks the centennial birthday of the veteran environmentalist and broadcaster.
A special concert is being held at the Royal Albert Hall in London in his honour, amongst several public celebrations worldwide.
In a voice message, Attenborough shares how he thought he would celebrate his birthday “quietly”, thanking all those who have wished him well.
Attenborough is recognised for his role in making the natural world accessible to ordinary people through various documentaries.
While he has mentioned that he was not particularly an animal lover, his fascination with animals raised awareness about those under threat. This then led him to work on documentaries on environmental issues, by showing the beauty of the natural world.
‘David, we need you for another 100 years’
Friends of Sir David Attenborough paid tribuite to the broadcaster as he prepares to celebrate his 100th birthdayhttps://t.co/Wt8serGt5G pic.twitter.com/wyw2KhCy6z
— BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) May 7, 2026
