The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a sweet message for Dancing with the Stars winner Robert Irwin.
William and Kate used their official Instagram page to praise the Australian conservationist, who took home the trophy alongside dancer Witney Carson.
Rob, who is an ambassador for William’s Earthshot Prize, shared a video snippet of the grand finale on his Instagram page.
‘Congratulations Robert and Witney!’ a comment from the couple’s account read, followed by a disco ball emoji.
The 21-year-old, who is the son of late TV personality and ‘Crocodile Hunter’ Steve Irwin, battled it out with celebrities Alix Earle, Jordan Chiles, Elaine Hendrix and Dylan Efron to take home the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
Earlier this month, William surprised Robert when he personally called him up for a video chat to wish him luck.
Robert Irwin and Witney Carson have been crowned the 2025 winners of Dancing with the Stars
The Prince and Princess of Wales used their official Instagram page to publicly praise Robert, 21, for his huge win
‘Oh my goodness!’ Robert said as his jaw dropped open, before he composed himself to ask, ‘How was Rio?’
William, who appeared in a simple white shirt and patterned tie, said the prize ceremony went ‘really well,’ and he was confident that ‘We’re going to save the world.’
‘We’re missing you,’ he told Robert, before joking, ‘Whilst your twinkle toes are going off elsewhere, I need you down here.’
The Prince of Wales ribbed Robert by urging Witney to ‘get him in as much glitter’ as possible.
‘Listen, I’m trying,’ she responded.
It appears the Prince and Robert – the son of late zookeeper Steve Irwin – have grown close over the years. They spent time together in South Africa last year (pictured) and earlier this month William gave Robert the shock of his life when he called him up for a video chat to wish him luck on Dancing with the Stars
William wished the two ‘the best of luck’ on the show after predicting that they had a ‘seriously good chance of winning it.’
Robert put his hand over his heart as he said William’s kind words meant ‘the absolute world’ to him.
After Prince William signed off, Robert gasped and fell back on the sofa, while Witney said she was shocked that William even said her name.
‘We are doing this dance for Bindi, and we’re doing this dance for Prince William,’ Robert declared. ‘So, let’s not mess this up.’
Winning Dancing with the Stars has seemingly become a family tradition, as his sister Bindi Irwin, 27, who watched from the audience with their mom Terri, won season 21.
Hours before the finale it was revealed that Robert suffered an injury to his ribs, with his dance partner Witney Carson sharing that they have been ‘killing him.’