Prince and Princess of Wales Name Baby Kangaroo Cwtch at Australia Zoo

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children named an eastern grey kangaroo Cwtch at Australia Zoo. Cwtch is Welsh for cuddle.

Robert Irwin, the conservationist son of Steve Irwin, announced the name from the Queensland zoo in a joint Instagram post with the Wales family.

In a video message surrounded by kangaroos, Irwin thanked Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis for the name.

"[Cwtch] is the absolute perfect name for a joey kangaroo, 'cause at this age, they love a cuddle and they spend most of their time inside that pouch with their mum," he said. Pronounced "kutch," the name came as Irwin invited the Wales family to participate in an effort to spotlight conservation worldwide.

"Thank you for your support with our wildlife conservation efforts. It is so important that we conserve all of our animals, including the icons, the kangaroos," Irwin said in the video.

"These guys play a very important role in the Australian bush, and out there in the ecosystem, they are just crucial. With all of the animals that we support and all of the wildlife conservation efforts that we have around the world, it's all about making sure we give back to the wildlife and the wild places where they live."

Prince William serves as an advocate for conservation through his role as ambassador for The Earthshot Prize, a global initiative he created to drive innovative solutions to the world's most pressing environmental challenges.