Robert Irwin and Rorie Buckey.Photo:Brendon Thorne/GettyRobert IrwinandRorie Buckeyare going their separate ways.The zookeeper and son of the lateSteve Irwin, 20, and Buckey, 19, announced theirbreakupinposts shared on their respective Instagram accountson Friday.“We wanted to share that we have decided to go our separate ways but profoundly appreciate all the time spent together and wish one another all the very best into the future,” the joint statement began.“We wish to express the gratitude and respect we have for one another as we continue our journeys on different paths,” Irwin and Buckey continued.They added: “We won’t be commenting further on this, and really appreciate your respect and privacy at this time.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Robert Irwin’s Instagram Story post.Robert Irwin/InstagramIrwin and Buckey — who is studying physiotherapy at Curtin University in Perth, Australia, and is the niece of late actorHeath Ledger— were first linked in November 2022.They then went public with their relationship in July 2023, when theyattended the Sydney premiereofMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Onetogether.The former couple later made their red carpet debut when they attended the 2023 Earthshot Prize in Singapore, which celebrates innovative efforts to combat climate change, in November of that year.During the event,Prince Williamwas pictured shaking Irwin’s hand as the pair exchanged welcoming smiles.Robert Irwin and Rorie Buckey.MOHD RASFAN/AFP via GettyBuckey and Irwin weren’t shy about showing off their love for one another on social media amid their relationship.In September 2023, Buckeyshared a sweet videoof the couple posing together in New York City. “R&R take on NYC!! 🌟,” she wrote under a black-and-white boomerang of the duo.That same month, Irwin alsoshared a carousel postof the couple painting together.Later in October, Irwin’s sister,Bindi Irwin,shared a photo of friends and family, which included Buckey.“My brother’s gorgeous girlfriend, @roriebuckey,” she wrote in her caption. “Sweetest soul, beautiful friend, I love her dearly and you’ll usually see Grace just following her around because she adores her.”
Robert Irwin and Rorie Buckey.Photo:Brendon Thorne/Getty
Brendon Thorne/Getty
Robert IrwinandRorie Buckeyare going their separate ways.The zookeeper and son of the lateSteve Irwin, 20, and Buckey, 19, announced theirbreakupinposts shared on their respective Instagram accountson Friday.“We wanted to share that we have decided to go our separate ways but profoundly appreciate all the time spent together and wish one another all the very best into the future,” the joint statement began.“We wish to express the gratitude and respect we have for one another as we continue our journeys on different paths,” Irwin and Buckey continued.They added: “We won’t be commenting further on this, and really appreciate your respect and privacy at this time.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Robert Irwin’s Instagram Story post.Robert Irwin/InstagramIrwin and Buckey — who is studying physiotherapy at Curtin University in Perth, Australia, and is the niece of late actorHeath Ledger— were first linked in November 2022.They then went public with their relationship in July 2023, when theyattended the Sydney premiereofMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Onetogether.The former couple later made their red carpet debut when they attended the 2023 Earthshot Prize in Singapore, which celebrates innovative efforts to combat climate change, in November of that year.During the event,Prince Williamwas pictured shaking Irwin’s hand as the pair exchanged welcoming smiles.Robert Irwin and Rorie Buckey.MOHD RASFAN/AFP via GettyBuckey and Irwin weren’t shy about showing off their love for one another on social media amid their relationship.In September 2023, Buckeyshared a sweet videoof the couple posing together in New York City. “R&R take on NYC!! 🌟,” she wrote under a black-and-white boomerang of the duo.That same month, Irwin alsoshared a carousel postof the couple painting together.Later in October, Irwin’s sister,Bindi Irwin,shared a photo of friends and family, which included Buckey.“My brother’s gorgeous girlfriend, @roriebuckey,” she wrote in her caption. “Sweetest soul, beautiful friend, I love her dearly and you’ll usually see Grace just following her around because she adores her.”
Robert IrwinandRorie Buckeyare going their separate ways.
The zookeeper and son of the lateSteve Irwin, 20, and Buckey, 19, announced theirbreakupinposts shared on their respective Instagram accountson Friday.
“We wanted to share that we have decided to go our separate ways but profoundly appreciate all the time spent together and wish one another all the very best into the future,” the joint statement began.
“We wish to express the gratitude and respect we have for one another as we continue our journeys on different paths,” Irwin and Buckey continued.
They added: “We won’t be commenting further on this, and really appreciate your respect and privacy at this time.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Robert Irwin’s Instagram Story post.Robert Irwin/Instagram
Robert Irwin/Instagram
Irwin and Buckey — who is studying physiotherapy at Curtin University in Perth, Australia, and is the niece of late actorHeath Ledger— were first linked in November 2022.
They then went public with their relationship in July 2023, when theyattended the Sydney premiereofMission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Onetogether.
The former couple later made their red carpet debut when they attended the 2023 Earthshot Prize in Singapore, which celebrates innovative efforts to combat climate change, in November of that year.
During the event,Prince Williamwas pictured shaking Irwin’s hand as the pair exchanged welcoming smiles.
Robert Irwin and Rorie Buckey.MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty
MOHD RASFAN/AFP via Getty
Buckey and Irwin weren’t shy about showing off their love for one another on social media amid their relationship.
In September 2023, Buckeyshared a sweet videoof the couple posing together in New York City. “R&R take on NYC!! 🌟,” she wrote under a black-and-white boomerang of the duo.
That same month, Irwin alsoshared a carousel postof the couple painting together.
Later in October, Irwin’s sister,Bindi Irwin,shared a photo of friends and family, which included Buckey.
“My brother’s gorgeous girlfriend, @roriebuckey,” she wrote in her caption. “Sweetest soul, beautiful friend, I love her dearly and you’ll usually see Grace just following her around because she adores her.”
source: people.com
