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David Attenborough, 'the voice for nature,' turns 100
- On Friday, May 8, 2026, the BBC marks Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday with a week of special programming, including a live 90-minute concert at London's Royal Albert Hall.
- Attenborough's broadcasting career began in 1954 when he presented Zoo Quest, traveling to far-flung locations to film rare animals for the London Zoo.
- The Natural History Museum named a parasitic wasp after him, while Plymouth's Market Hall Immersive Dome launched a new 210-degree show celebrating his century.
- Attenborough said he was "completely overwhelmed by birthday greetings" after initially hoping to celebrate his milestone "quietly," thanking the public for their messages.
- Over 100 documentaries define his legacy, inspiring global environmental awareness; Prince William, heir to the UK throne, called him a "national treasure" for protecting the natural world.
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Prince Harry's tribute to ‘secular saint’ Sir David Attenborough as he turns 100
Prince Harry has penned a heartfelt tribute to Sir David Attenborough in Time magazine, calling the beloved naturalist a "secular saint" and the "Voice of Nature" as he celebrates his 100th birthday
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