Petition · past parliament
Make Sir David Attenborough a Lord.
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
To elevate Sir David Attenborough from a Knight to a member of the House of Lords.
Where his knowledge, passion, wisdom and influence can help shape government policy and law making.
Where his knowledge, passion, wisdom and influence can help shape government policy and law making.
Sir David has been a national and global inspiration in the fields of climate change, nature conservation, ecology, education, pollution and environmental issues.
His impact and life long contribution deserved to be acknowledged at the highest level.
His impact and life long contribution deserved to be acknowledged at the highest level.
Why it was rejected
It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.
You can find out how to nominate someone for an honour at http://www.gov.uk/honours
Timeline
| 16 Feb 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Feb 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
22 Feb 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.