David Attenborough has been given a new honour from the Queen. The beloved broadcaster, who was knighted in 1985, has been appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael And St George for services to television broadcasting and to conservation in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
It is the latest tribute for 94-year-old Mr Attenborough, who is perhaps the world’s best-known naturalist. He said: “I am, of course, most honoured that my work should have been recognised in this way.” The indefatigable presenter began his career bringing the majesty of the natural world to millions of TV viewers and now delivers powerful warnings over what is at stake in the fight against climate change.
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