In a surprising moment that merged British royalty with American reality television, Britain’s Prince William made an unexpected video call appearance on the show ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ stunning both the contestants and viewers. His impromptu guest spot was dedicated to sending well wishes to contestant Robert Irwin, the son of the late Australian conservationist Steve Irwin.
Prince William acknowledged Robert Irwin’s reason for missing a crucial environmental event: Irwin could not travel to Brazil to attend the Earthshot Prize ceremony because of his commitment to the dance competition with his partner, Witney Carson.
The Prince offered a personalized, humorous remark regarding Irwin’s absence from the environmental summit:
“I need you here [in Brazil] when you’re busy dancing somewhere else.”
He added lightheartedly, “You’ve got a really great chance of winning, and my very best wishes are with you.”
The 21-year-old Robert Irwin serves as an ambassador for the Earthshot Prize, a prestigious global environmental award founded by Prince William and the Royal Foundation to provide funding and support for innovative solutions to environmental challenges. The Prince’s surprise appearance underscored his personal commitment to the foundation and its ambassadors.
