{"id":319941,"date":"2025-12-01T05:18:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T05:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/319941\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T05:18:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T05:18:17","slug":"prince-william-at-steve-irwin-gala-the-royal-paid-tribute-to-the-crocodile-hunter-with-a-special-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/319941\/","title":{"rendered":"Prince William at Steve Irwin Gala: The royal paid tribute to the Crocodile Hunter with a special message"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Prince William honoured the late Steve Irwin with a heartfelt tribute, making a surprise appearance at an event celebrating the Australian legend\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Guests gathered in Brisbane on Saturday for the annual Steve Irwin Gala, an event dedicated to recognising the work being done by Wildlife Warriors Worldwide \u2014 the non-profit founded by Steve and Terri Irwin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\"><a class=\"css-1lg16vp-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/entertainment\/princess-catherine-releases-new-episode-of-mother-nature-as-she-prepares-to-embrace-change--c-20712559\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Prince of Wales<\/a>, who has long championed environmental protection through his Earthshot initiative, joined celebrities, friends and the Irwin family in celebrating <a class=\"css-1lg16vp-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/entertainment\/steve-irwins-legacy-lives-on-through-family-almost-two-decades-later-c-20684435\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Steve\u2019s life<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-178igh4-StyledParagraph e1s06mna1\">Know the news with the 7NEWS app: <a class=\"css-h2mhmv-StyledContextualLink e1s06mna0\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/app?utm_source=7NEWS&amp;utm_medium=contextual-link-app&amp;utm_campaign=7news-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Download today Arrow<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">William opened the evening with a special message via video.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">\u201cSteve\u2019s mission in life was to safeguard life on our planet and tonight\u2019s event is all about carrying forward that dedication to conservation and the natural world,\u201d the Prince of Wales said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">\u201cHe advocated for wildlife and wild places across the globe, dreamed of clean air, abundant, healthy oceans and a stable climate for the future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">William added \u201ctoday his family continue this work towards these critical goals\u201d, speaking fondly about his friend and Steve\u2019s son, Robert Irwin.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1f594739efb8e87357af69cd2661856b96affa50.png\" alt=\"Prince William appeared via video at the Steve Irwin Gala. \" class=\"css-16r7l45-StyledImage en5ut4d0\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Prince William appeared via video at the Steve Irwin Gala.  Credit: Instagram<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2dd466b16dc1503e0135444c304bb486d133a7b7.jpg\" alt=\"Bindi and Robert proudly continue their father\u2019s work today. \" class=\"css-16r7l45-StyledImage en5ut4d0\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Bindi and Robert proudly continue their father\u2019s work today.  Credit: AAP<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/659f1e211d3a7988e06930fd3be5ddc665062a4e.jpg\" alt=\"The Irwin family continue their conservation work in Steve\u2019s honour through the Wildlife Warriors Worldwide. \" class=\"css-16r7l45-StyledImage en5ut4d0\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>The Irwin family continue their conservation work in Steve\u2019s honour through the Wildlife Warriors Worldwide.  Credit: Instagram<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Robert also serves as an ambassador for the Earthshot Prize \u2014 the organisation William founded to \u201cspotlight and champion the most innovative solutions to the world\u2019s greatest environmental challenges\u201d.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">\u201cWe couldn\u2019t have asked for a more passionate and committed ambassador in Robert and he\u2019s not a bad dancer either, that clearly runs in the family too,\u201d the royal joked, referencing Robert\u2019s Dancing With The Stars win.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Before Robert and his DWTS partner Witney Carson took home the Mirrorball Trophy on November 25, <a class=\"css-1lg16vp-StyledTextLink ezegcyi0\" data-link-type=\"article-inline\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/entertainment\/prince-william-makes-dancing-with-the-stars-cameo-to-surprise-robert-irwin-ahead-of-his-perfect-score-performance-c-20674045\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Prince William made a surprise cameo<\/a> on the show to support Robert, who couldn\u2019t attend the Earthshot Prize ceremony in Brazil this year.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/36280863b5752e6d64e15f107daf45e1ac10eca5.png\" alt=\"Robert Irwin and Prince William enjoy a friendly relationship based on their shared passion for environmental conservation.\" class=\"css-16r7l45-StyledImage en5ut4d0\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Robert Irwin and Prince William enjoy a friendly relationship based on their shared passion for environmental conservation. Credit: Getty<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">In his video message at the gala, William also highlighted their shared values.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">\u201cBoth the Earthshot Prize and Wildlife Warriors share a powerful mission to protect and restore our planet and give hope for the next generation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">\u201cWe recognise the importance of collaboration, innovation and action to create a brighter future.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">\u201cBy supporting these vital efforts and working collectively, we can all play a part in creating lasting positive change for the planet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">\u201cNever before has it been so important for every single one of us to make environmentally conscious decisions and prioritise our natural world to be wildlife warriors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/00afa66ffc38839a819f5861e204201ac8d203c8.jpg\" alt=\"Bindi and her husband Chandler attended the gala in Brisbane. \" class=\"css-16r7l45-StyledImage en5ut4d0\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>Bindi and her husband Chandler attended the gala in Brisbane.  Credit: Instagram<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/98d0d80253b5d3b89de9eafe942512986f71fb42.jpg\" alt=\"The event was held to honour the life and legacy of the late Crocodile Hunter. \" class=\"css-16r7l45-StyledImage en5ut4d0\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>The event was held to honour the life and legacy of the late Crocodile Hunter.  Credit: Instagram<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">The Steve Irwin Gala is a celebration of the life and legacy of the original wildlife warrior himself.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-1n6q21n-StyledParagraph e4e0a020\">Held annually in Brisbane and Las Vegas, the event honour Steve\u2019s larger-than-life personality, his boundless enthusiasm and his extraordinary passion for wildlife.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"css-6fiqrm-StyledLinkWrapper e1y7kr221\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/entertainment\/robert-irwin-on-dancing-with-the-stars-wildlife-warriors-reflects-on-10-year-journey-and-what-it-would-mean-to-win-c-20799448\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>A dream 10 years in the making: Robert Irwin wins Dancing with the Stars<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-xp0jgm-StyledTimeToRead e1y7kr223\">3 min read<\/p>\n<p><\/a><a class=\"css-6fiqrm-StyledLinkWrapper e1y7kr221\" href=\"https:\/\/7news.com.au\/entertainment\/steve-irwins-legacy-lives-on-through-family-almost-two-decades-later-c-20684435\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>How Steve Irwin\u2019s legacy continues on almost two decades later<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-xp0jgm-StyledTimeToRead e1y7kr223\">1 min read<\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Prince William honoured the late Steve Irwin with a heartfelt tribute, making a surprise appearance at an event&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":319942,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[64,63,447,134,1625,44,7551,35821,5514,3863],"class_list":["post-319941","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-celebrities","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-celebrities","tag-entertainment","tag-lifestyle","tag-news","tag-prince-william","tag-robert-irwin","tag-royal-family","tag-sponsored-content"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/319941","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=319941"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/319941\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/319942"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=319941"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=319941"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=319941"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}