Prince Harry joined Britons and the royal family in honoring an important figure with a heartfelt message.
For the uninitiated, broadcasting legend and conservationist Sir David Attenborough celebrates his 100th birthday today, May 8.
He has received warm wishes from the UK and around the world.
One of these greetings came from Montecito. King Charles’ youngest son recognized Sir David’s efforts for a better environment.
Entering Time Magazinesaid Harry, “Sir David Attenborough is more than a broadcaster; he is a secular saint.”
The Duke of Sussex added: “He is an institutional pillar as important to the national fabric as a cup of tea.
“His near-whisper has been the soft soundtrack of home – a shared experience that made the weekend nature documentary a national ritual.”
Archie and Lilibet’s father heaped praise on Sir David for showing the world that our environment is worth appreciating through his lens.
With his “measured demeanor and lack of any conceivable agenda,” Harry called the natural historian “a man who has literally seen it all.”
He concluded his message by expressing gratitude to Sir David for having spent his entire life providing information and facts with patience, honesty and wonder.”
“The question now is whether those with the power to act will choose to lead before more of our world – our life support system – is lost,” Harry asked.
It’s important to note that the Prince of Wales also appeared in a new video wishing Sir David a very happy birthday.
The future king said: “Thank you so much for all your support with the Earthshot award and everything you do continues to inspire me.”
