Prince William and Princess Kate have congratulated Robert Irwin and Witney Carson McAllister after the pair won Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday evening.
Irwin, son of groundbreaking wildlife expert Steve Irwin, took home the win 10 years after his sister Bindi also took victory in he dance competition.
The Waleses have a close relationship with Irwin, who has played a major role in the prince’s Earthshot Prize.
The couple took the time to comment on Irwin’s social media post, which he captioned: “Dreams do come true” with a loveheart emoji.
The Prince and Princess of Wales share their congratulations with Robert Irwin
|The Waleses' social media account commented: “Congratulations Robert and Witney!”
Fans were left stunned when, earlier in the competition, the prince made a surprise appearance.
He connected via video link to offer encouragement to the 21-year-old.
During the pre-recorded segment, William playfully addressed the young Australian competitor, referring to him as "twinkle toes" whilst expressing his support for Mr Irwin's dancing journey.
The prince's surprise cameo occurred during a special episode celebrating the ABC programme's two decades on air.
"We're missing you, Robert. Whilst your 'twinkle toes' are going off elsewhere, I need you down here," William said during the video call.
Robert Irwin is an ambassador for Prince William's Earthshot Prize
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He also addressed Ms Carson, saying: "Witney, you need to get him in as much glitter as you can. You guys have got a seriously good chance of winning it."
Ms Carson appeared visibly moved by the royal interaction, exclaiming: "I can't believe he just said my name."
Robert became an ambassador for William’s Earthshot Prize in 2024.
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At the time, Irwin said: “The Earthshot Prize is a beacon of hope for all of us who care about the environment and about our ability to ensure a liveable future for ourselves and future generations.
“Healthy oceans, ecosystems and species equal a healthy planet, and the Earthshot Prize recognises the importance of investing in and helping grow solutions that protect these critical resources.”
The prince also surprised the listeners of BBC Radio 2 when Scott Mills told Irwin he had “one more voicenote” to play.
The pair have become good friends since working together
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Listeners were shocked to hear William’s voice as he said: “Good morning, Scott, or should I say G'day, Scott?
The prince praised Irwin as a "brilliant ambassador for the Earthshot Prize" and apologised for not being able to join them in person.
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