56 m. ago Best of Sir David Attenborough: 29 Epic quotes starting with his feelings for Scotland

At 99 years of age, Attenborough has explored all of Earth’s continents and inspired people worldwide with their natural beauty.

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58 m. ago Prince William sends special message to Sir Attenborough to mark incredible day

A new picture has been shared of Prince William meeting Sir David Attenborough at a screening of his new film to mark his 99th birthday today, alongside a personal message from the Prince of Wales

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1 hour ago William praises Attenborough’s dedication as he wishes him happy 99th birthday

Sir David Attenborough has been on our TV screens for more than seven decades presenting programmes such as Planet Earth and The Blue Planet.

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3 h. ago Inside David Attenborough's idyllic home and 'favourite place on earth' where the 'end is near'

Sir David Attenborough has been to many beautiful parts of the world but he said his most favourite place is his suburban home nestled in Richmond, Surrey. We've taken a look inside...

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8 h. ago Sir David Attenborough’s ‘global legacy’ celebrated as broadcaster turns 99

The naturalist has been on our screens for more than seven decades, presenting TV programmes including Planet Earth and Blue Planet.

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10 h. ago The woman who's quietly been Sir David Attenborough's rock for three decades: How presenter's daughter Susan has filled the void left by her late mother

Since the death of his wife in 1997, the naturalist, who celebrates his 99th birthday this week with the release of a new film, has relied on his daughter Susan to be by his side at public occasions.

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12 h. ago David Attenborough's rallying cry on 99th birthday after saying 'the end is near'

Sir David Attenborough is campaigning on his 99th birthday to urgently call for change in overfishing of the oceans

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14 h. ago David Attenborough's world turned upside down by tragic phone call

Beloved broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough will celebrate his 99th birthday on Thursday, but will be without his wife, Jane, who died almost 30 years ago

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22 h. ago Only Fools and Horses star Sir David Jason makes 'painful' decision as he admits 'it's over now'

Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason has been forced to give up a huge part of his life that he loved due to the physical pain he was experiencing.

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24 h. ago Ocean with David Attenborough review – a passionate case against the ruination of the seas

Released on his 99th birthday and presented in the context of his remarkable career, Sir David’s authority is matched only by nature’s grandeur in this visually stunning filmA visual marvel like all his work, governed by his own matchless authority and striking a steady tonal balance between warning and hope, David Attenborough’s new film about the oceans is absorbing and compelling. He makes a passionate case against the ruin caused by industrial overfishing and the sinister mega-trawlers which roam everywhere, raking the seabed with their vast metal nets, brutally and wastefully hoovering up fish populations of which the majority is often simply thrown away, depleting developing countries and fishing communities of their share. Attenborough says that this is the new colonialism. The film is released in cinemas in anticipation of the UN’s World Oceans Day in June, which is campaigning for 30% of the world’s oceans to be preserved from exploitation – at present, only around 3% is pr...

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25 h. ago Tragic phone call that turned David Attenborough's world upside down

Sir David Attenborough met his wife when they were just 18 years old, and the happy couple welcomed two children into the world together before her tragic death in 1997

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26 h. ago Sir David Jason makes 'painful' decision that 'it's over now'

The Only Fools and Horses actor, 85, said it has been 'the most satisfying accomplishment'

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33 h. ago The devastating phone call that ended Sir David Attenborough's world: Jane was his greatest love, his rock and soulmate then in a blink of an eye his life was turned upside down

It was while Sir David Attenborough was filming in New Zealand that he received the devastating phone call.

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35 h. ago Sir David Attenborough may be the one celebrating his birthday, but he's given us the best gift of all with his new documentary Ocean, writes BRIAN VINER

Sir David Attenborough turns 99 on Thursday and the best birthday present we can collectively give the great man is by going to the cinema to see his powerful new feature-length documentary.

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36 h. ago Sir David Attenborough makes powerful plea as he launches his new film Ocean

The veteran broadcaster issued a stark warning ahead of his 99th birthday

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37 h. ago King Charles joins Sir David Attenborough at Ocean premiere to deliver important message

King Charles attended the premiere of Sir David Attenborough's new film, Ocean, in London - with the pair chatting and laughing together before the movie

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37 h. ago King Charles appears in high spirits as he greets Sir David Attenborough at star

The royal, 76, was suited and booted for the special event and looked dapper in his black tux as he stepped out at the Royal Festival Hall in London .

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38 h. ago Sir David Attenborough may be the one celebrating his birthday, but he's given us the best gift of all with his new documentary Ocean, writes BRIAN VINER 

Sir David Attenborough turns 99 on Thursday and the best birthday present we can collectively give the great man is by going to the cinema to see his powerful new feature-length documentary.

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44 h. ago Prince Harry and other high profile figures allege 'web of illegal acts' against Mail publisher

The Duke of Sussex, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, and Sir Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, among individuals bringing legal action against Associated Newspapers Limited

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45 h. ago Sir David Attenborough, 98, tells 'greatest story he's ever told' in his new film

Ocean: With David Attenborough will see the legendary environmentalist, 98, delve further than ever before into the 'most important place on earth' - its oceans.

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