May 8, 2026 12:15 PM
“Deeply touched”: David Attenborough responds to centenary greetings
Veteran broadcaster and environmentalist Sir David Attenborough said he was “deeply touched” by the wishes and messages he received ahead of his 100th birthday celebrations on Friday. A special concert has also been planned at the Royal Albert Hall in London to mark the occasion. In an audio message released on Thursday, Attenborough said he had expected to celebrate the milestone quietly, but was surprised by the huge response from people around the world. “I had rather thought that I wo...