King Charles sends David Attenborough a birthday card with an endearing animal relay sketch

<h2>King Charles writes a birthday message</h2>

<p>King Charles celebrated Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday on May 8, 2026, with a special sketch displayed during a centenary event at Royal Albert Hall. The video, produced by BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit, showed the King writing a birthday card from Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Queen Camilla’s dog, Moley, was also spotted making a cameo in the scene.</p>

<p>Watch the sketch below:</p>

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<h2>Animals deliver the royal card</h2>

<p>The sketch, called “A Very Special Delivery,” followed the birthday card as it traveled toward Attenborough. At first, a courtier and a border collie carried it by car, but a fallen tree blocked the road. Then, the dog continued carrying the present, and several animals helped along the way. A bird, squirrel, geese, otter, swan, fox, deer, and owl all lent a helping hand before the birthday card finally arrived through Attenborough’s mail slot.</p>

<h2>David Attenborough receives the tribute</h2>

<p>David Attenborough was spotted laughing in the audience while holding the dirtied letter. In the message, King Charles said he and David Attenborough had known each other for more than 60 years and had first met in 1958. The King praised his work, showing the beauty of nature and encouraging people to protect the planet.</p>

<p>Prince William also honored the British naturalist in a video filmed at Windsor Castle, thanking him for supporting the Earthshot Prize. “Happy 100th, David. I can’t believe it’s your 100th birthday. Thank you so much for your support for the Earthshot Prize,” he said in the congratulatory message.</p>

<p>Watch the message below:</p>

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