Bindi Irwin has shared the first Irwin family photo, which also features brother Robert’s new girlfriend, Rorie Buckey.
The 25-year-old conservationist shared a family photo on Instagram with the 19-year-old beaming as he cuddled up to Terri Irwin.
The move did little to dampen engagement rumors surrounding Robert and Rorie, with Bindi calling her possible sister-in-law “gorgeous.”
‘[She’s the] “sweetest soul, beautiful friend, I love her very much and you usually see Grace just following her because she adores her,” Bindi said of Rorie.
Buckey quickly replied to her possible future sister-in-law, writing, “You are the best. ‘I love you so much!’
Bindi has shared the first family photo featuring Rorie Buckey as she dropped the biggest hint that the couple could soon be engaged. Pictured (back): Australia Zoo General Manager Luke Reavley, his partner Mitch, Terri Irwin, Rorie Buckey, Grace Warrior, Bindi Irwin, Chandler Powell and Robert Irwin
Bindi shared a loving caption in which she said she was “grateful for every moment together” in the group, before moving on to individual statements.
“My brother Robert Irwin takes the selfie – the extrovert of our family, hilarious and definitely on a huge, non-stop adventure in life,” she wrote.
Husband Chandler Powell was next in line.
“My husband, Chandler Powell – the strongest and kindest man I have ever known, always there for our family, the best father to Grace, accepting every challenge and ready for every adventure that life offers us,” added them added.
Bindi did nothing to dampen the engagement rumor mill as she gushed about Rorie: “[She’s the] sweetest soul, beautiful friend, I love her very much and you usually see Grace follow her just because she loves her.
Followed by the couple’s daughter Grace, two.
“Our daughter Grace – a little whirlwind full of beautiful energy, curious, wants to be outside 24/7, collects animal toys everywhere and is the light of our lives.”
Bindi also commented on Australia Zoo’s general manager, Luke Reavley, and chef,
“My brother Robert Irwin takes the selfie – the extrovert of our family, hilarious and definitely on a huge, non-stop adventure in life,” Bindi wrote of Robert. Here with Rorie
There are engagement rumors circulating for Robert and Rorie, with the young couple clearly in love with each other after meeting each other. Pictured
“Our incredible friend and Australia Zoo CEO, Luke Reavley – wonderful friend of over 17 years, problem solver and world changer.”
Our extraordinary friend and creative service provider at Australia Zoo, Mitch.
‘[He] Makes us smile every day, phenomenal chef and design genius.’
According to a June report in New Idea, Robert is already planning to ask Rorie for her hand in marriage.
The magazine quoted a source as saying Terri believes it is too soon for the young couple, who are just teenagers.
According to a June report in New Idea, Robert is already planning to ask Rorie for her hand in marriage. A move that causes Terri worries for the young couple. Pictured
“Terri feels like Robert is moving way too fast,” a source told the publication.
“Rorie is a sweetheart and it’s easy to see why he’s absolutely in love, but Terri knows there’s a lot at stake,” they added.
Robert and Rorie have a lot in common; Both grew up in the public eye after suffering the devastating loss of a family member.
Heath was at the peak of his Hollywood career when he was found dead in January 2008 after an accidental prescription drug overdose.
Robert’s father Steve Irwin, known to the world as the “Crocodile Hunter”, died on September 4, 2006 at the age of 44 after being stabbed in the chest by a stingray.
“Terri feels like Robert is moving way too fast,” a source told the publication. “Rorie is a sweetheart and it’s easy to see why he’s absolutely in love, but Terri knows there’s a lot at stake,” they added. Pictured: Robert, Terri, Bindi, Chandler and Grace