Sir David Attenborough portrait - painted by same artists behind controversial King's depiction - is unveiled by the Royal Society to celebrate the 98-year-old's four decades as a fellow The new work is by Jonathan Yeo, who painted the King's first official portrait Sir David said it had been 'a privilege' to spend his life looking at natural world Painting reflects Sir David's work to raise awareness of climate change By Francine Wolfisz Published: 20:25 EDT, 25 June 2024 | Updated: 20:34 EDT, 25 June 2024 e-mail View comments A portrait of Sir David Attenborough has been unveiled by the Royal Society to mark the broadcaster and naturalist's four decades as a fellow. In the artwork by Jonathan Yeo, who painted the King's first official portrait since the Coronation , a seated Sir David holds his hands and looks towards the viewer. Sir David, 98, said: 'It was a tremendous honour to be elected a fellow of the Royal Society over 40 years ago, and that my portrait has now been painted by such a master as Jonathan Yeo for the society's extensive and important collection is extraordinary indeed.
'To spend so much of my life looking at the natural world and attempting to convey to others its amazing complexity, beauty and, increasingly, its fragility, has been a great privilege. 'It has only been possible thanks to the extraordinary natural history filmmakers and the many dedicated scientists who have willingly shared their work with us.' A portrait of Sir David Attenborough has b.