Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appeared to have completed a successful four-day tour Down Under as they received a warm welcome from the Aussies.
The optics of the visit worked in the Sussexes’ favor and had plenty of similarities to an official royal tour. However, there was one particular item on their to-do list that they were unable to achieve after facing a major rejection.
The Irwin family is hugely popular in Australia and especially with Robert Irwin’s work and increased fame after winning Dancing with the Stars, they have a special prestige in the country. So much so that Prince William has made Robert one of the ambassadors for the Earthshot Prize, a deeply personal and important initiative William had taken over five years ago.
Therefore, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex hoped to have a meeting with the Irwins, especially the celebrity conservationist at the Australia Zoo in Queensland. However, that was not possible during the four-day trip, according to New Idea magazine.
The source revealed that there is “no ill will” towards the Sussexes from the Irwins, citing that it was “not possible”. Although it is key to note that they are all “staunch monarchists and fiercely loyal to The Firm”.
“Aligning with the Irwins’ worthy causes is something that Meghan and Harry could be on board with,” the source said. But it seems Robert may have played it safe as he didn’t want to upset William.
