Sir David Attenborough is set to be officially appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday. The honour, for services to television broadcasting and conservation, will be bestowed by the Prince of Wales.
The 96-year-old naturalist and broadcaster, already knighted by the Queen in 1985, now receives a higher accolade recognising his documentaries and environmental campaigning. The ceremony follows his appearance in a segment of the Platinum Party at the Palace concert on June 4.
During the concert, the Duke of Cambridge highlighted the work of 'visionary environmentalists', with a clip of Sir David projected onto Buckingham Palace. William also spoke of his pride in his grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, and his father, Charles, for championing the natural world.
Other recipients at the investiture include Gary Lightbody, lead singer of Snow Patrol, who will collect his OBE for services to music and charity in Northern Ireland. Spy chief Sir Jeremy Fleming, director of GCHQ, is expected to receive his knighthood, while Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, director of the Oxford Vaccine Group, will be knighted for public health services during the pandemic.
Actor Toby Jones is due to receive an OBE for services to drama, and Olympic and Paralympic gold medallists including curling captain Eve Muirhead, swimmer Hannah Russell, boccia player David Smith, and cyclist Jaco van Gass will also be honoured.
