Prince of Wales pays tribute to Steve Irwin’s legacy in surprise video message

The Prince of Wales made a surprise appearance at the Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas to pay tribute to the life and legacy of the late conservationist and animal expert.

Appearing via video from the UK, William welcomed those in attendance and said Irwin’s dream “He wanted to have the cleanest water, the purest air and an abundance of wildlife, but above all, he wanted a future for our children. »

William launched the Earthshot Prize in 2020 to tackle five key challenges affecting the environment, and said on Saturday that the Irwin family “The support for this award is something I am extremely grateful for. »

The royal said that given the impact of Wildlife Warriors, a charity founded by Steve and his wife Terry in 2002, “brings hope for the future. Never before has it been more important for each of us to make environmentally friendly choices that will ensure a healthy future for the planet.

William has long been associated with the Irwin family in conservation work.

Robert Irwin, the youngest member of the family, is an advocate of the Earthshot Prize and said of the royal: “For Prince William, who has such a big platform, to lend his voice, his resources to create positive change is such a refreshing and wonderful thing to see. I applaud what he’s doing.

William also praised Robert’s conservation work, telling him that his father would be proud of the way he continued his work. “Your passion is second only to his.”

Wildlife Warriors International shared William’s video message on its Instagram account, writing: “Celebrating conservation and Steve’s global mission to protect life on this planet, we would like to thank His Royal Highness Prince William for welcoming our guests to the Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas. We are extremely proud to continue working together to preserve our natural world, through the @earthshotprize and Wildlife Warriors. Together we can make a difference for future generations.

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