Steve Irwin's son named as ambassador for Prince William's Earthshot Prize

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Robert Irwin, following in his late father Steve Irwin's footsteps as a wildlife conservation champion, has proudly stepped into the role of ambassador for Prince William's inspirational Earthshot Prize.The conservationist heralded the Duke of Cambridge's visionary project as a "beacon of hope for all of us" saying its mission to honour and amplify efforts that help "repair" our ailing planet was something close to every eco-conscious heart.

Robert praised the Earthshot initiative, saying, "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." Reinforcing the message of conservation, he added: "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." Steve, the iconic Crocodile Hunter, became a global celebrity through his enthusiastic wildlife programmes that captivated viewers from Australia to the furthest reaches of the world.Tragically, his life was cut short in 2006 after an encounter with a stingray.

Continuing the Irwin legacy, Robert and his sister Bindi are recognised faces in wildlife conservation as well as familiar personalities on screen.The Earthshot Prize welcomes Robert alongside other notable figures like actress Nomzamo Mbatha, known for her roles in Eddie Murphy's film Coming 2 America and starring opposite action star Bruce Willis in Assassin.

Mbatha shared: "As an African, I am passionate about highlighting the incredible work of innovators and entrepreneurs across the continent, and I can't wait to work with Robert and others within The.