Robert Irwin, 16, makes a brave confession as he prepares to walk his sister Bindi, 21, down the aisle in place of their late father Steve
Robert Irwin has shared his thoughts on walking his older sister, Bindi, down the aisle at her upcoming wedding to Chandler Powell.
The 16-year-old wildlife photographer told Access Hollywood he was feeling nervous about stepping into his late father’s shoes.
Bindi and Robert’s dad, Steve Irwin, died in September 2006 at the age of 44, after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while filming a wildlife documentary in Batt Reef, Queensland.
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‘There’s a lot of pressure’: Robert Irwin has shared his thoughts on walking his older sister, Bindi, down the aisle at her upcoming wedding to Chandler Powell
Robert said it ‘meant everything’ when Bindi, 21, asked him to walk her down the aisle.
Turning to his sister, he added: ‘It was just so sweet of you to think of me to do that… I’m nervous, I’m not going to lie. There’s a lot of pressure!
‘But I love Bindi and Chandler so much and together I know they’ll achieve so much.’
Elsewhere in the interview, Bindi confirmed that she and Chandler were planning to get married at Australia Zoo later this year.
Big role: The 16-year-old wildlife photographer told Access Hollywood he was feeling excited yet nervous about stepping into his late father’s shoes
Gone, but not forgotten: Bindi and Robert’s dad, Steve Irwin, died in September 2006 at the age of 44, after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while filming a wildlife documentary in Batt Reef, Queensland. Pictured in 2002
When asked about the colour scheme for the ceremony, Bindi said she will probably stick to ‘earth tones’.
She even joked that she’d love to wear a khaki wedding dress to match the signature Australia Zoo uniform.
Bindi previously told Entertainment Tonight she was considering a televised wedding.
Coming soon! Elsewhere in the interview, Bindi (left) confirmed that she and Chandler (right) were planning to get married at Australia Zoo later this year
‘That’ll be pretty cool, wouldn’t it? Should we do a wedding special? I’m excited to include our engagement on Crikey! It’s the Irwins,’ she said.
Chandler proposed to Bindi on her 21st birthday on July 24, after six years of dating.
He presented her with a diamond ring while Robert, who was hiding nearby, captured the moment in a series of stunning photographs.
She said yes! Chandler proposed to Bindi on her 21st birthday on July 24, after six years of dating. He presented her with a diamond ring while Robert, who was hiding nearby, captured the moment in a series of stunning photographs