The English broadcaster, environmentalist and natural historian is celebrating 100 years.
Attenborough has made a lasting impression with his nature documentaries and recognisable narrations.
The British environmentalist created some of the greatest-ever nature documentaries, 'Life on Earth' (1979), 'The Blue Planet' (2001), 'Planet Earth' (2006), 'Frozen Planet' (2011), and 'Prehistoric Planet' (2022) just to name a few.
His documentaries have communicated the dire impact climate change has had on our planet and has drawn sharp attention towards the effects. Attenborough has devoted majority of his 90's to raising public awareness.
Attenborough shared a message thanking everyone for the birthday wishes. He said in a video message: "I had rather thought that I would celebrate my 100th birthday quietly, but it seems that many of you have had other ideas. I've been completely overwhelmed by birthday greetings from pre-school groups to care home residents and countless individuals and families of all ages."
"I simply can't reply to each of you all separately but I would like to thank you all most sincerely for your kind messages. I wish those of you who have planned your own local events tomorrow a very happy day," he continued.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was among those paying tribute to Attenborough. He said: "I would like to send my warmest wishes to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday. Like millions of people across the country and around the world, I grew up watching Sir David's programmes. For decades, the nation has been captivated by his passion for nature and his remarkable contribution to public broadcasting."
"He is a true national treasure and a pioneer in his field - may his work continue to inspire people of all ages for years to come," he continued.
To celebrate the wildlife legends birthday, BBC are hosting a birthday party at the Royal Albert Hall. The event will broadcast from 8:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
The night will be hosted by Kirsty Young, speaking about the event, Young told the BBC: “Sir David’s gift to the world has been a life spent exquisitely revealing Earth’s wonders to us all. The very least he deserves is a big 100th birthday bash at the Royal Albert Hall. I’m very happy indeed, as the host, to be able to invite everyone to the party."
In a statement posted to the BBC's Instagram account, they wrote: "Expect some of the most memorable wildlife moments from the BBC’s natural history archive, with live music drawn from David’s most iconic television series, alongside reflections from public figures and leading voices in conservation and wildlife filmmaking."
The event will also feature performances from Bastille and Sigur Rós. The night will also feature Deadly 60's Steve Backshall and wildlife presenter Chris Packham reflecting on Attenborough's impact on the world.
This is just one of the events happening to celebrate Attenborough's birthday. Britain's Natural History Museum's immersive exhibition presented by Mr Attenborough has been transformed into a five minute free show. Our story With David Attenborough will be adapted to be shown at Outernet London in Tottenham Court Road and the nature presenter will take viewers through the history of people and the Earth, before presenting a vision of London's future.
