Rorie Buckey has proven herself the perfect match for Australia’s wildlife prince, Robert Irwin.
The 20-year-old has been fuelling rumours the couple are set to become engaged for months now, and only added to the speculation on Tuesday when she posted a heartwarming Instagram post.
Rorie, who is niece of Heath Ledger, shared a photo of herself clutching a clipboard while working at Australia Zoo, which is owned by her boyfriend’s family.
She was even dressed in the Irwin family’s iconic khaki uniform, topped off with an Australia Zoo baseball cap.
‘I am honoured to be part of groundbreaking research on crocodiles in remote North Queensland,’ the blonde began her caption.
Robert Irwin’s girlfriend Rorie Buckey, 20, (pictured) sent fans wild on Tuesday when she shared a photo of herself clutching a clipboard while working at Australia Zoo
‘Working with the University of Queensland and Australia Zoo is profoundly rewarding and I am so grateful to be alongside such inspiring individuals. This data is helping to conserve a keystone species and the habitat that supports them!’
Fans were thrilled to see Rorie getting involved with the Irwin family’s conservationalist efforts, with one commenting: ‘A true Irwin already!’
‘You fit just right in!’ another agreed, as someone else added: Engagement incoming in T-minus 3…2…1…’
‘I am honoured to be part of groundbreaking research on crocodiles in remote North Queensland,’ the blonde wrote. She also included this close-up photo of a crocodile in her post
Robert and Rorie went Instagram official in August, after months of rumours they were dating
Smitten Robert also commented on the post, enthusiastically writing: ‘Yeah Rorie!!!!’
Robert and Rorie went Instagram official in August, after months of rumours they were dating.
The pair are currently in a long-distance relationship, with Robert based at Australia Zoo in Queensland while Rorie is in Perth.
Rumours recently emerged that Robert is preparing to pop the question very soon, even though the young couple have only been dating for about a year.
The pair are currently in a long-distance relationship, with Robert based at Australia Zoo in Queensland while Rorie is in Perth
According to New Idea magazine, the media personality could propose when Rorie visits him in Africa while he films I’m A Celebrity in the coming months.
‘Everyone is convinced he is aiming to pop the question when they’re in Africa,’ an insider said.
‘Robert is crazy about her and is planning something unforgettable when he formally proposes. They both know it is part of their plans so he’s been dreaming up special ways to make it a surprise.’
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