William salutes Attenborough at 100th birthday concert
William salutes Attenborough at 100th birthday concert
Prince William joins a star-studded London tribute at the Royal Albert Hall, honoring Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday with messages from King Charles and performances by Sigur Rós and more.
Prince William was seated beside Sir David Attenborough as a night of memories, music and milestone tributes unfolded at London’s Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the broadcaster’s 100th birthday. The Prince’s words reflected a rare moment of national pride, praising Attenborough for transforming how the world sees its only home, planet Earth.
The evening blended performances, film footage and personal messages from friends and fans, with guests including Sir Michael Palin taking the stage alongside performers such as Sigur Rós and Dan Smith of Bastille. A pre-recorded greeting from King Charles appeared on screen, as a card written at Balmoral Castle travelled to Attenborough’s hands at the concert. The King’s letter lauded Attenborough’s decades of wonder and his shared resolve to safeguard the natural world for future generations.
Throughout the show, birthday messages from A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio and Dame Judi Dench played on screens, while the Queen’s dog Moley was seen in the proceedings as the King and Queen’s representatives helped convey the nation’s warm wishes. The event, hosted by Kirsty Young, was framed as a celebration of influence, curiosity and a lifelong commitment to environmental storytelling.
