Prince William’s surprise appearance on Robert Irwin’s Instagram from Cape Town

The future King has made a very unexpected appearance on the Australian wildlife warrior’s social media page.

Prince William has made an unexpected cameo on Robert Irwin’s Instagram page, much to the delight of the wildlife warrior’s fans.

The Prince of Wales, 42, and Irwin, 20, are currently in Cape Town in South Africa to take part in the annual Earthshot Prize Awards – an initiative founded by William, and of which the Aussie star is an ambassador.

“G’day, it’s Robert here, with, of course, Prince William,” Irwin began the selfie video.

“Lovely to see you. How are you enjoying South Africa so far?”
“Good thanks, really good, having a lovely time so far, loving it,” the prince responded.

“Robert, you’ve been a fantastic ambassador for us at the moment, so looking forward to the Prize on Wednesday – tune in!”

Irwin and the prince have been spending time together in Cape Town as part of the Earthshot Prize. Picture: Instagram

Irwin is an ambassador for the initiative, which was founded by William. Picture: Instagram

Irwin gushed that the event was “going to be amazing” before asking William: “We’re in South Africa, one of the most amazing countries and continents for wildlife – do you have a favourite African animal?”

The future King pointed out it was a “really tough question”, adding: “My children ask me this regularly. I think it’s going to have to be the cheetah.”

“Cheetahs, OK. Very cool. It’s chameleons for me, the unsung hero, I love them,” Irwin told him

“Thanks so much for having me, for having us, Earthshot Week has been amazing so far and I cannot wait for tomorrow night … South Africa rules!”

William and the Aussie conservationist were seen chatting to Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis while visiting Signal Hill. Picture: Gianluigi Guercia/Pool/AFP

They shared a laugh as they took in the spectacular views. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The pair were also seen out on a walk together on the second day of William’s four-day visit to Cape Town, taking in the spectacular views of the city and Table Mountain.

As they navigated a rocky climb en route to Signal Hill, William joked to Irwin that he would “try not to wipe myself out in front of everybody” as he spotted the media pack gathered nearby.

The royal and the Aussie conservationist met with a variety of local park rangers and firefighters, with Irwin telling media afterwards that they had both “fallen in love with Cape Town”.

“You can instantly tell that passion the rangers and volunteers have here on the ground here at Signal Hill rubs off on everyone. You just can’t help but fall in love with this place,” Irwin said, per the Daily Mail.

“Prince William, myself and everyone here have certainly fallen in love with Cape Town. It’s a beautiful location and the conservation work is being done here, it just fills my heart with hope.”