- King Charles and Prince William led tributes to Sir David Attenborough at a special event at the Royal Albert Hall celebrating his 100th birthday on Friday, praising his "lifetime of extraordinary service" and his profound impact on environmental awareness.
- King Charles recounted a friendship spanning over 60 years, beginning in 1958, and thanked Sir David for revealing the wonders of nature and consistently highlighting the urgent need to protect the planet.
- Prince William, seated alongside Sir David, lauded his "boundless curiosity, gentle wisdom and unwavering dedication" for transforming how people view Planet Earth and inspiring global efforts to safeguard the natural world.
- The celebration, hosted by Kirsty Young, featured music from Sir David's programmes, anecdotes from broadcasters including Sir Michael Palin, Chris Packham, and Steve Backshall, and birthday messages from numerous celebrities such as Dame Judi Dench, Olivia Colman, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
- The event concluded with the audience singing “Happy Birthday” and a pre-recorded message from Sir David, who read the lyrics to Louis Armstrong's “What A Wonderful World”, while also confirming his narration for the upcoming Blue Planet III series.
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