Sort of, but not in a weird way. His son, Robert, is a university professor, and his daughter, Susan, is a primary school principal. They visit, they bring grandkids, and they probably unplug his TV when he falls asleep watching eagle documentaries.
Meet David Attenborough's late wife: Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel
Also, his grandson, Milo, is a rising star who acts in shows like Game of Thrones. So, imagine Christmas dinner: David explaining evolution, Milo talking about dragons, and someone spilling the gravy. Pure bliss.
So, is that a “partner”? No. But it’s a beautiful, supportive family. And for a man who has witnessed the extinction of species, that warmth must mean the world.