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Attenborough at 100: Prince William congratulates Sir David on 'remarkable milestone'
Key takeaways
- Sir David's seven-decade career was marked with a night of memories, live music and special guests at a special concert at London's Royal Albert Hall on Friday.
- "It is a rare privilege to celebrate a century of life," Prince William said, "but it is rarer still when that person has transformed the way we see the only home that we have - planet Earth."
- Meanwhile, a cast of helpers from the natural world helped deliver a card written by King Charles from Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire to Sir David's hands at the concert in London.
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Steven Mc Intosh Entertainment reporter BBC Studios Prince William was seated next to Sir David Prince William has congratulated Sir David Attenborough on reaching a "remarkable milestone", as the broadcaster and environmentalist celebrated his 100th birthday.
Sir David's seven-decade career was marked with a night of memories, live music and special guests at a special concert at London's Royal Albert Hall on Friday.
"It is a rare privilege to celebrate a century of life," Prince William said, "but it is rarer still when that person has transformed the way we see the only home that we have - planet Earth."
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