Robert Irwin reveals what he REALLY thinks of Prince William after working together
Robert Irwin has revealed what Prince William is really like after the pair teamed up for a major environmental initiative last year.
The 21-year-old conservationist was named a Global Ambassador for the Prince of Wales' prestigious Earthshot Prize, which is awarded annually to five people in recognition of their services to environmentalism.
In an interview with Us Weekl y, the reality TV star said he was thrilled at the chance to work alongside royalty to promote the planet.
'I think Prince William has been such an amazing person to work with. There is such an incredible synergy between what he does, who he is and who we are,' he said.
'It's all about conservation. It's wonderful that someone is so influential - that has such a fantastic platform - is using that to really better our environment. He is a true environmental hero, working with him has been a great privilege.'
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The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! co-host praised the royal's down-to-earth personality and said the pair have been sharing ideas and insights on how to protect nature on a global scale.
'We've definitely compared a lot of notes in the conservation space,' Robert said.
'It doesn't matter where you're from - whether internationally, in Australia, here in America, wherever you are - we need to prioritise taking care of our natural world. And he's really at the forefront of that.
'Plus, he's just a great guy. When you have a conversation with him, he's the most lovely, intelligent person to talk to and is just so easy-going, so much fun. I love working with him. A really good guy.'
The wildlife advocate took part in The Earthshot Prize ceremony in South Africa last year and spoke passionately at the time about the initiative's power to inspire global action.
'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,' he said.
'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.'
Launched by Prince William in 2020, The Earthshot Prize aims to spotlight and support innovative solutions tackling the world's most pressing environmental challenges.
The I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! co-host praised the royal's down-to-earth personality and said the pair have been sharing ideas and insights on how to protect nature on a global scale
In November, Prince William went on a walk with Robert on the second day of his visit to South Africa for the initiative.
William traversed a rocky climb as he walked up Signal Hill and quipped as he spied the waiting media: 'I'll try not to wipe myself out in front of everybody.'
Robert later tweeted a video of him with William, in which he asked the prince what his 'favourite African animal' was.
William replied: 'It's a tough question. I think I'm going to have to say the cheetah. Fantastic animal,' and Robert replied his favourite was the chameleon.
The prince also spoke with park rangers, firefighters, mountain rescue volunteers, biodiversity experts and youth volunteers in front of the scenic backdrop.
They told him about the diversity of fauna and flora and the work they do to protect the environment while ensuring residents and tourists are able to enjoy the area.
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