King Charles sends David Attenborough 100th birthday message

The milestone on Friday (May 8) came after a week of birthday messages poured in for the beloved environmentalist.

King Charles and Queen Camilla shared a carousel of photographs of Sir David on the official royal family Instagram account.

The caption read: “Wishing Sir David Attenborough a very happy 100th birthday. Enjoy your special celebration this evening!”

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Former England footballer Sir David Beckham, who lives in Oxfordshire, also marked the environmentalist’s big day.

Posting on his Instagram account, the ex-Manchester United star said: “Happy 100th Birthday to our National Treasure.”

A number of stars, including Morgan Freeman, Dame Judi Dench and Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, who lives at the Oxfordshire border, joined in the celebration and teamed up with conservation charity WWF, lending their voice for a moving birthday tribute.

The one-minute-long video, which includes Sex Education star Asa Butterfield, Merlin star Miranda Richardson, and presenter Liz Bonnin, features a spoken word reinterpretation of the Louis Armstrong classic What a Wonderful World.

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Outlander’s Sam Heughan could also be heard in the video, along with Misfits actor Iwan Rheon.

Ms Halliwell paid tribute to the environmentalist as she said: “Sir David Attenborough has inspired me through his storytelling and passion.

“He’s inspired and shaped the way myself and my children understand wildlife and nature.

“He inspired me to slow down, notice the world around me, and support efforts to protect our beautiful natural world.”