A heartbreaking detail in Bindi Irwin’s recent family photo has been revealed as the conservationist clan came together for a happy group snap.
Uniting for the first family photo with brother Robert’s new girlfriend Rorie Buckey, Bindi also posed with daughter Grace and husband Chandler Powell.
Many eagle-eyed fans noticed Chandler’s shirt in the image, which was posted to Instagram on Tuesday.
The American-born former professional wakeboarder, 26, wore a top which featured a photo of his late father-in-law Steve Irwin on the front.
The Australian icon and father of Bindi, 25, and Robert, 19, was holding up a huge crocodile on the graphic tee.
![As Engagement Rumors Swirl, Heartbreaking Detail Emerges in Irwin Clan's First Family Photo with Robert's Girlfriend Rorie Buckey 2 A heartbreaking detail in Bindi Irwin 's recent family picture has been revealed as the conservationist clan came together for a group photo. Pictured (from back): Australia Zoo general manager Luke Reavley, his partner Mitch, Terri Irwin, Rorie Buckey, Grace Warrior, Bindi Irwin, Chandler Powell and Robert Irwin](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/11/00/76404421-12616849-image-a-32_1696981324277.jpg)
A heartbreaking detail in Bindi Irwin ‘s recent family picture has been revealed as the conservationist clan came together for a group photo. Pictured (from back): Australia Zoo general manager Luke Reavley, his partner Mitch, Terri Irwin, Rorie Buckey, Grace Warrior, Bindi Irwin, Chandler Powell and Robert Irwin
Elsewhere in the picture, Robert’s 19-year-old girlfriend was beaming as she nestled into the Irwin family matriarch Terri Irwin.
The move did little to dampen swirling engagement rumours surrounding Robert and Rorie, with Bindi calling her possible sister-in-law ‘gorgeous’ in the caption.
‘[She’s the] sweetest soul, beautiful friend, I love her dearly and you’ll usually see Grace just following her around because she adores her,’ Bindi said of Rorie.
The student was quick to reply to her possible future sister-in-law, writing: ‘You’re the best. I love you lots!’
![As Engagement Rumors Swirl, Heartbreaking Detail Emerges in Irwin Clan's First Family Photo with Robert's Girlfriend Rorie Buckey 4 Eagle-eyed fans noticed Bindi's husband Chandler, 26, was wearing a T-shirt which featured his late father-in-law Steve Irwin on the front](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/11/05/76404421-12617531-Bindi_has_shared_the_first_family_photo_which_included_Rorie_Buc-m-66_1696998745690.jpg)
Eagle-eyed fans noticed Bindi’s husband Chandler, 26, was wearing a T-shirt which featured his late father-in-law Steve Irwin on the front
Bindi shared more in her loving caption, saying she was ‘grateful for every moment shared’ among the group, before moving on to individual declarations.
‘My brother, Robert Irwin, taking the selfie – The extrovert of our family, hilarious, and definitely on a giant non-stop adventure in life,’ she wrote.
Husband Chandler Powell was up next.
‘My husband, Chandler Powell – Strongest and kindest man I’ve ever known, always there for our family, best Dada to Grace, takes on any and every challenge and is up for each adventure life throws our way,’ she added.
Followed by the couple’s daughter Grace, two.
‘Our daughter, Grace – A little whirlwind of beautiful energy, inquisitive, wants to be outside 24/7, collects animal toys everywhere we go and is the light of our lives.’
![As Engagement Rumors Swirl, Heartbreaking Detail Emerges in Irwin Clan's First Family Photo with Robert's Girlfriend Rorie Buckey 6 Bindi shared a loving caption under the photo, saying she was 'grateful for every moment shared' among the group featured in the picture](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/11/01/76404423-12616849-Bindi_did_nothing_to_dampen_the_rumour_mill_of_an_engagement_as_-a-21_1696982794871.jpg)
Bindi shared a loving caption under the photo, saying she was ‘grateful for every moment shared’ among the group featured in the picture
Bindi also made comments on Australia Zoo general manager, Luke Reavley, and creative services manager, Mitch.
‘Our incredible friend and general manager of Australia Zoo, Luke Reavley – Wonderful friend for more than 17 years, problem solver and world changer.’
Our extraordinary friend and creative services manager at Australia Zoo, Mitch. [He] Makes us smile daily, phenomenal chef and design genius.’
![As Engagement Rumors Swirl, Heartbreaking Detail Emerges in Irwin Clan's First Family Photo with Robert's Girlfriend Rorie Buckey 8 It comes amid speculation Robert is ready to soon pop the question to Rorie Buckey](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/11/00/75407595-12616849-It_comes_after_Rorie_reportedly_completed_an_Irwin_approved_wild-a-35_1696981630791.jpg)
It comes amid speculation Robert is ready to soon pop the question to Rorie Buckey
According to a report in New Idea in June, Robert is already planning to ask Rorie for her hand in marriage.
The magazine quoted a source as saying Terri believed it was too soon for the young couple – who are barely out of their teens.
‘Terri feels like Robert is moving way too fast,’ a source told the publication.
![As Engagement Rumors Swirl, Heartbreaking Detail Emerges in Irwin Clan's First Family Photo with Robert's Girlfriend Rorie Buckey 10 New Idea quoted a source as saying Terri believed it was too soon for the young couple - who are barely out of their teens](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/11/01/75596861-12616849-Engagement_rumours_have_been_swirling_for_Robert_and_Rorie_with_-a-22_1696982794891.jpg)
New Idea quoted a source as saying Terri believed it was too soon for the young couple – who are barely out of their teens
‘Rorie’s a sweetheart and it’s easy to see why he is absolutely smitten, but Terri knows the stakes are high,’ they added.
Robert and Rorie have plenty in common; both grew up in the public eye after suffering the devastating loss of a family member.
Heath Ledger, Rorie’s uncle, was at the top of his Hollywood career when he was found dead in January 2008 following an accidental prescription drug overdose.
Robert’s father Steve Irwin, known to the world as the ‘Crocodile Hunter’, died aged 44 on September 4, 2006, after being pierced in the chest by a stingray.
![As Engagement Rumors Swirl, Heartbreaking Detail Emerges in Irwin Clan's First Family Photo with Robert's Girlfriend Rorie Buckey 14 'Rorie's a sweetheart and it's easy to see why he is absolutely smitten, but Terri knows the stakes are high,' the source said](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/11/01/76031237-12616849-According_to_a_report_in_New_Idea_in_June_Robert_is_already_plan-a-20_1696982794786.jpg)
‘Rorie’s a sweetheart and it’s easy to see why he is absolutely smitten, but Terri knows the stakes are high,’ the source said