David Attenborough's big 100th birthday celebration takes place at Royal Albert Hall

A special event to mark David Attenborough's 100th birthday is taking place at the Royal Albert Hall in London Presenter Kirsty Young hosts special guests to celebrate the broadcaster's life and his groundbreaking natural history career, which spans seven decades Edited by Jack Burgess, with Charlotte Hadfield and Steven Mcintosh reporting from the Royal Albert Hall Charlotte HadfieldReporting from the Royal Albert Hall David Attenborough pictured holding his special centenary letter from King Charles III It's hard to describe in just a few lines just how special it was here at the Royal Albert Hall tonight. It started with a papier-mache zebra weaving through the audience, who were soon on their feet for one of many standing ovations for Sir David Attenborough this evening. The word legend, national treasure and iconic storyteller have all been used to describe the veteran broadcaster. And while we were spoilt for choice when it came to poignant tributes, actress Olivia Coleman perhaps put it best when she said "the world is a much better place with you in it". The live orchestra deserves a special mention for bringing to life so many of Sir David's career highlights tonight. But