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BBC Viewers in Tears Just Minutes Into David Attenborough 100th Birthday Special
The concert featured tributes from Sir Michael Palin, Chris Packham and the King, along with music, footage and animal puppets.
- On Friday, Sir David Attenborough celebrated his 100th birthday at London's Royal Albert Hall with a 90-minute special hosted by Kirsty Young.
- The King recounted a seven-decade friendship with the naturalist that began in 1958 when the then nine-year-old Prince Charles visited the set of Zoo Quest with Princess Anne.
- Bastille frontman Dan Smith performed 'Pompeii' with the BBC Concert Orchestra, while actresses Dame Judi Dench, Olivia Colman, and Kate Winslet delivered birthday messages alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.
- Viewers flooded social media reporting they were 'moved to tears' by the broadcast, while Sir David watched from the audience alongside Prince William.
- The event featured iconic footage of mountain gorillas in Rwanda, a moment the broadcaster often dreams about, showcasing his enduring legacy in natural history storytelling.
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David Attenborough hailed as ‘remarkable man’ at Royal Albert Hall celebration
He received a special message from the King during the event celebrating his 100th birthday.
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Prince William issues heartfelt speech at Royal Albert Hall for David Attenborough's 100th birthday
The Prince of Wales delivered a heartfelt tribute to Sir David Attenborough this evening as the legendary broadcaster marked his 100th birthday at a special celebration in the Royal Albert Hall.The celebration was hosted by Kirsty Young and featured performances from musicians who have appeared on Sir David's BBC Planet Earth programmes.It began with a touching film of King Charles delivering a birthday message for Sir David. The movie depicted …
·London, United Kingdom
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right4Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Center, 36% Right
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- 37% of the sources are Center, 36% of the sources lean Right
37% Center
L 27%
C 37%
R 36%
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