Beaming Sir David Attenborough, 96, receives second knighthood from Prince Charles
SIR David Attenborough is awarded his second knighthood from fellow avid environmentalist Prince Charles.
The broadcaster, 96, who first became a Sir in 1985, got the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George yesterday at Windsor Castle.
The highly decorated conservationist, whose career spans seven decades, was initially made a CBE in 1974.
He is also a member of the Earthshot Prize council — an initiative launched by Prince William to find environmental solutions.
The prince hailed “visionary environmentalists” as Sir David was beamed onto Buckingham Palace at last Saturday’s Jubilee concert.
William also spoke about the pride he felt for the Duke of Edinburgh and Charles for championing the natural world.
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Gary Lightbody, lead singer of rock band Snow Patrol, was also due to be made an OBE for services to music and to charity in Northern Ireland.
Spy chief Sir Jeremy Fleming was made a Sir after becoming a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George.
Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, director of the Oxford Vaccine Group, received a knighthood for services to public health during Covid.
