Timeline of David Attenborough’s Relationship with Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family

Given his stature worldwide—and particularly in Britain—it’s not at all surprising that the royals would show support for David Attenborough’s work—most recently, when he earned his second knighthood from Prince Charles. But the royal family’s history with the veteran broadcaster goes back much longer. Here, we’ve assembled a brief timeline of his friendship with Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, and other royals. David Attenborough and Queen Elizabeth were born just weeks apart in 1926. The Queen was born on April 21, and Attenborough followed soon after on May 8. Both were born in London. Attenborough met Prince Charles and Princess Anne… Read Full Article