Sir David Attenborough: 15 of his best quotes on his 91st birthday

Mary Gallagher

8 May 2017 at 10:12 am

Sir David Attenborough with wife Jane and brother Richard

Sir David Attenborough and daughter Susan

Sir David Attenborough was knighted in 1985

Sir David Attenborough and Prince William.

Attenborough has had nine plants and animals named after him

Sir David Attenborough with Ronnie Wood and Sally Humphries

Prince William and Sir David Attenborough

Lord and Lady Attenborough with Sir David Attenborough

Sir David Attenborough and Prince Philip

Sir David Attenborough in Planet Earth 2

Sir David Attenborough, writer, broadcaster and naturalist, turns 91 today.

The international treasure has delivered inspiring BBC documentaries Life, Planet Earth, and The Blue Planet and has rubbed shoulders with political figures and showbiz stars throughout his seven decade career, but he has never strayed from his role as a champion of mother nature.

Here is a collection of our favourite quotes from over the years to celebrate his birthday.

Happy Birthday, Sir David!

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