The veteran broadcaster related an incident early in his career when he was given faulty scuba-diving equipment.

David Attenborough has described the human impact on the deep ocean floor as “unspeakably awful” in a conversation with Prince William to mark the launch of the veteran broadcaster’s latest documentary.

Royal commentator Charles Rae has labelled Prince William as Sir David Attenborough's "sorcerer's apprentice", pointing out that the environmental torch is being passed between generations. The royal expert also referenced a recent video featuring both men,