I don’t have live access to the latest news right now, but here’s what’s generally known about Sir David Attenborough’s children.
- He has two children with his late wife, Jane Ebsworth Oriel: Robert and Susan Attenborough. Robert is a senior lecturer in bioanthropology at the Australian National University, and Susan has worked closely with her father, including roles related to his conservation and media projects. This family information has been covered in multiple profiles and reports over the years.[4][6]
- David often discusses balancing family time with his documentary work, noting he missed several months at a time during his children’s early years, which he later described as irreplaceable and a regret he’s open about.[8]
- Recent updates about his children—such as career details or public-facing activities—tend to appear in entertainment and profile pieces, but they generally keep the siblings out of the spotlight, with emphasis on how they’ve supported or collaborated with him rather than on their private lives.[2][4]
If you’d like, I can search for the latest specific articles about his children and summarize them with citations.