Prince William pays emotional tribute to David Attenborough on 100th birthday

Prince William paid an emotional tribute to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday tonight, saying he had been an inspiration to both himself and now his children. Taking to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall for a televised event to mark the legendary naturalist and broadcaster's centenary, the heir to the throne said: 'It is a rare privilege to celebrate a century of life. 'But it is rarer still when that person has transformed the way we see the only home that we have - Planet Earth. 'David, for decades, your voice has been a constant in our lives, guiding us through rainforests and oceans, over mountains and into the very fabric of life.