Robert Irwin reflects on working with Prince William

Robert Irwin has spoken about working with Prince William, labelling him “a great guy”.

The pair, who are both passionate conservationists, teamed up in 2024 when Irwin, 21, was named as one of two global ambassadors for the Prince of Wales’ Earthshot Prize, alongside Nomzamo Mbatha in September 2024.

“I think Prince William has been such an amazing person to work with,” Irwin told Us Weekly

He added that there is “such an incredible synergy between what he does, who he is and who we are”.

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“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,” Irwin continued.

He also said Prince William is a “true environmental hero”.

Irwin said working alongside the royal has been “a great privilege”, adding that they’ve “definitely compared a lot of notes in the conservation space”.

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“Plus, he’s just a great guy,” Irwin continued.

The son of the late Wildlife Warrior Steve Irwin added that Prince William is also really “easy-going”. 

“I love working with him. A really good guy,” Irwin added.

As part of his role as ambassador, Irwin took part in The Earthshot Prize ceremony in South Africa in 2024.

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He spoke of the prize as being a “beacon of hope for us all who care about the environment and about our ability to ensure a liveable future for ourselves and future generations.”

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“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,” he said.

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Irwin also joined Prince William for a walk up Signal Hill, during which the royal discussed conservation with Irwin, park rangers, firefighters and biodiversity experts as well as mountain rescue volunteers and youth volunteers.

The Earthshot Prize is headed to Rio de Janeiro in 2025, with 15 brilliant finalists highlighted for their work and five winners each receiving £1 million ($2 million) to help scale their work.

The awards will be handed out during a ceremony scheduled for November.

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