Scott Mills and Robert Irwin get message from Prince William on Radio 2

William, Prince of Wales, left a voicenote for Scott Mills this morning, on his BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

He discussed the Earthshot Prize, the environmental prize he founded, and what Scott could expect from conservationist and presenter Robert Irwin, who was in the studio with Scott – and not expecting the message!

Scott told Robert he was making him “our resident wildlife expert” for the morning, to answer questions from children who had left voicenotes.

After giving answers on how many teeth tigers have, and how many elephants there are in the world, Scott said: “We’ve got one more voicenote here, let me just load it in… there you go.”

Prince William then said: “Good morning, Scott, or should I say G’day, Scott? I know you’ve got the fantastic Robert Irwin on the show this morning, brilliant ambassador for the Earthshot Prize. Sorry, I can’t be with you both this morning, hoping to catch up with you soon.

“You’re very much invited to the Earthshot Prize in Rio in Brazil in November. It’s going to be a fantastic event, great show.

“Just beware Scott, that Robert likes to pull random terrifying animals and creatures out of his pockets while he’s on anyone’s show and talking to them. So just watch your back at all times that a tarantula or something doesn’t suddenly pop onto your desk.

“But listen, have a good show, and hope to catch up on you both very soon. Goodbye.”

Robert, who is ambassador for the Earthshot Prize, was left laughing by the message. He also spoke with Scott about continuing his father Steve Irwin’s legacy, UK wildlife versus Australia’s, and entering Dancing With the Stars.