Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis have named a new baby kangaroo being cared for at a zoo in Australia.
The royal youngsters decided to call the joey Cwtch, which is Welsh for cuddle – a move that will make their father, Prince William, who is learning Welsh, very proud.
Conservationist Robert Irwin announced the news on social media, writing: "Introducing Cwtch, the newest member of the Australia Zoo family, a gorgeous eastern grey kangaroo joey."
He said in video footage that "my friends, the Wales family, helped us to name our beautiful new joey".
A perfect choice!
Irwin, the son of the late conservationist Steve Irwin, added that "Cwtch, which is Welsh for cuddle" was the "absolute perfect name" because "at this age they love a cuddle and they spend most of their time inside that pouch with their mum".
© Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty ImagesThe presenter, who manages Australia Zoo in Queensland and is an ambassador for William’s Earthshot Prize, added: "I want to say a particular thank you to Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte for your help in finding this little one a brilliant name."
© Kate BerryHe wrote in his Instagram post: "Look out for Cwtch on your next visit to @australiazoo, and support their vital conservation efforts to protect Australia’s wildlife and wild places.”
George, now 12, visited Australia with his parents on a royal tour in 2014 when he was a baby, and met a bilby called George at Taronga Zoo in Sydney. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Australia last month.
A royal bond
Due to their shared interest in protecting the environment, William and Robert have grown close over the past few years.
In November, the Prince of Wales even sent him a congratulations message after he won his season of Dancing With The Stars.
© Getty ImagesA comment left by their social media account read: "Congratulations Robert and Witney!" alongside a sparkle and disco ball emoji.
William also made a surprise cameo earlier in the series, cheering him on in a Zoom call.
Speaking to Us Weekly last June about their friendship, Robert shared: "I think Prince William has been such an amazing person to work with, and there is such an incredible synergy between what he does and who he is and who we are."
