Yes, yes, two children: Robert and Susan. But don’t expect a reality show titled Attenborough’s Next Generation. Robert, his son, is a senior lecturer in bioarchaeology at the Australian National University. That’s right—he studies ancient human remains. So, he’s like his dad, but with skeletons instead of blue-footed boobies. Susan, on the other hand, keeps a much lower profile; she’s a former primary school teacher like her mother. And here’s a fun fact: David once said in an interview that his kids are “bored stiff” by his nature documentaries. Can you blame them? Imagine having dinner with a guy who narrates your salad’s journey from seed to plate.
A Side Note on the “Grandpa” Vibes
You know that feeling when you watch Sir David and think, “He’d be the best grandpa ever”? Well, he is a grandfather—reportedly to four grandchildren. But he’s not the type to plaster their photos on Twitter. He’s the kind of grandpa who probably takes them on fossil-hunting trips and whispers, “Look at that patina of the rock, darling.” Honestly, I’m a little jealous of those kids.
David Attenborough Wife, David Attenborough wife: The touching way
