15-year-old Monty Lord, known for being a child genius, has now joined the likes of David Attenborough, Charles Dickens and Stephen Hawking after he became the youngest fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA).
According to a Mirror report, the teenage boy has broken numerous world records. He also delivered a UN lecture about the research he conducted on the effects of kids using technology at bedtime.
Monty's accomplishments have now been acknowledged by the RSA, which comprises the brightest the brightest minds of the world, not to mention, advocates social progress and knowledge.
This child genius from Preston, Lancashire said that he could not believe he received the award adding that it was a very humbling experience for him, and it is such an honor not only to be recognized as a fellow but to be the youngest as well.
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Initiatives to Help Improve Mental Health for Young People
Lancashire Post reported Monty, as seen on drewboy06's YouTube video below, was presented with the award to recognize his initiatives to help improve mental health for young people.
From Walton-le-Dale, this teenage boy can now add specifically the 'Point of Light' award of Prime Minister Boris Johnson to his growing collection of awards and recognitions, including two Guinness World Records, the publication of a bestselling book at age seven, and as earlier mentioned, presentation of a recent project remotely to the United Nations.
The UK Prime Minister sent the young genius a congratulatory letter for his initiative in setting up the Young Active Minds charity at 14.
Moreover, for the past two years, the 15-year-old has dedicated much of his free time not just helping those who have mental health disorders but also raised awareness on mental health issues.
As well as attending to a semester-long psychology course at Harvard University, Monty's own research work was used by NHS Public Health England.
In 2020, Monty broke new world records by using his memory to identify over 130 books by their first line, and then identify their titles through their lead characters.
Similarity to Stephen Hawking
Knowing the story of Monty for being a young genius and being recognized worldwide reminds many people of the story of Hawking who was also a teenager when he was first recognized for his bright brain, the National Geographic Kids reported.
Hawking, together with his friends, invented a computer using old clock parts, telephone switchboards and other recycled objects. Because of this invention, his friend called him 'Einstein.'
At age 17, Hawking studied physics and chemistry at Oxford University where he later said he found his first year there boring.
After he graduated from the said university, he went to Cambridge University to study further in cosmology, the science of the universe's origin.
Monty first learned of the news about his recognition while on a zoom call with Nigel Evans who wrote to the Prime Minister to nominate the teenage boy for the award.
The teenager attributes many of his successes and recent recognitions to his time with the Royal Marines cadets at the Preston Sea Cadets corps, as well as the many different skills and experiences that youth cadet organization offer to children regardless of their backgrounds.
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