Naturalist, Sir David Attenborough, received a prestigious royal honor for his work in television and conservation, in an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, June 8.
The 96-year-old was honored by Prince Charles with the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George for services to television broadcasting and efforts to fight climate change.
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| Sir David was awarded the honour by the Prince of Wales at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. Source: PA Media |
It is the second royal honor Attenborough has been invested with, having been knighted by the Queen in 1985.
At Windsor Castle, Sir David Attenborough is invested by The Prince of Wales as a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George.
👏 Congratulations Sir David! pic.twitter.com/iYQl0I3DVO
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 8, 2022
Attenborough was earlier lauded by Prince William for his efforts as a “visionary environmentalist” during the Platinum Jubilee Concert held outside Buckingham Palace in London on June 4.
A clip of Sir David was in Buckingham Palace while the Duke of Cambridge offered his sentiments to one of the world’s most renowned broadcasters
Attenborough was earlier lauded by Prince William for his efforts as a “visionary environmentalist” during the Platinum Jubilee Concert held outside Buckingham Palace in London on June 4.
A clip of Sir David was in Buckingham Palace while the Duke of Cambridge offered his sentiments to one of the world’s most renowned broadcasters.
Attenborough is known for his relentless drive to have conservation and climate change campaigns promoting the conversation as a top priority in our everyday lives.
Attenborough is known for his relentless drive to have conservation and climate change campaigns promoting the conversation as a top priority in our everyday lives.
Attenborough was earlier lauded by Prince William for his efforts as a “visionary environmentalist” during the Platinum Jubilee Concert held outside Buckingham Palace in London on June 4.
A clip of Sir David was in Buckingham Palace while the Duke of Cambridge offered his sentiments to one of the world’s most renowned broadcasters.
Attenborough is known for his relentless drive to have conservation and climate change campaigns promoting the conversation as a top priority in our everyday lives.
The Duke of Cambridge highlighted the efforts of “visionary environmentalists” during this section of the show, which saw a clip of Sir David projected onto Buckingham Palace.
Prior to this Royal honour, Attenborough was recognised as a champion of the earth by the United Nations environment programme (UNEP) becoming the fifth person to receive the award for lifetime achievement.
Attenborough’s documentaries have been celebrated the world over, for their in-depth moving footage that awes and inspires many to appreciate nature and preserve it.
