Bindi Irwin shares moving tribute to baby daughter Grace Warrior as she reaches three weeks old

Bindi Irwin shares moving tribute to baby daughter Grace Warrior calling her a ‘beautiful light’ – as the newborn reaches three weeks old


Bindi Irwin welcomed her first child, baby daughter Grace Warrior, last month. 

On Saturday, the new mother celebrated her precious newborn reaching three weeks old. 

The 22-year-old shared a short video of the tot to Instagram Stories , along with a moving tribute in the caption. 

Aww! Bindi Irwin welcomed her first child, baby daughter Grace Warrior, last month. Pictured with husband Chandler Powell 

She wrote: ‘Happy three weeks, Grace Warrior. Your dad and I love you beyond description. Thank you for being the most beautiful light in our lives.’ 

On Wednesday, Grace Warrior was pictured smiling for the first time, in photos shared by her uncle Robert Irwin. 

Robert, 17, posted a gallery of pictures on Instagram of himself bonding with his baby niece on the grounds of Australia Zoo in Queensland. 

Baby love: On Saturday, the new mother celebrated her precious newborn reaching three weeks old. The 22-year-old shared a short video of the tot to Instagram Stories , along with a moving tribute in the caption

Baby love: On Saturday, the new mother celebrated her precious newborn reaching three weeks old. The 22-year-old shared a short video of the tot to Instagram Stories , along with a moving tribute in the caption

She wrote: 'Happy three weeks, Grace Warrior. Your dad and I love you beyond description. Thank you for being the most beautiful light in our lives'

She wrote: ‘Happy three weeks, Grace Warrior. Your dad and I love you beyond description. Thank you for being the most beautiful light in our lives’

‘Being Grace’s uncle is awesome!’ he captioned the heart-melting images.

‘I can’t wait to watch this little warrior grow up and take on the world – I reckon she’ll be running the zoo in no time!’

The wildlife photographer said he felt ‘so honoured’ to be able to share the ‘amazing experiences’ he had as a child with Grace Warrior.

So sweet! On Wednesday, Grace Warrior was pictured smiling for the first time, in photos shared by her uncle Robert Irwin (pictured)

 So sweet! On Wednesday, Grace Warrior was pictured smiling for the first time, in photos shared by her uncle Robert Irwin (pictured) 

Cute! 'Being Grace's uncle is awesome!' he captioned the  images. 'I can't wait to watch this little warrior grow up and take on the world - I reckon she'll be running the zoo in no time!'

Cute! ‘Being Grace’s uncle is awesome!’ he captioned the  images. ‘I can’t wait to watch this little warrior grow up and take on the world – I reckon she’ll be running the zoo in no time!’ 

‘I feel so honoured that I’ll get to share all the amazing experiences that I had growing up in a zoo, and teach her about everything from rescuing wildlife to caring for our family of animals!’ he said.

Alongside the caption, Robert shared three sweet photos of himself with Grace.

In the first, he has a big grin on his face as he cradles his niece in his arms.

For the second photo he was joined by his mother Terri, 56, sister Bindi and brother-in-law Chandler Powell, 24. 

Family: In another photo he was joined by his mother Terri, 56, sister Bindi and brother-in-law Chandler Powell, 24. All pictured

 Family: In another photo he was joined by his mother Terri, 56, sister Bindi and brother-in-law Chandler Powell, 24. All pictured 

The third photo is perhaps the sweetest of all, and shows Grace Warrior smiling. 

‘Grace’s little smile in the last picture. Here’s to many wonderful adventures ahead. We love you!’ Bindi commented below her brother’s post.

Bindi and Chandler announced the birth of their daughter on March 26, one day after welcoming the child at Buderim Private Hospital on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. 

Making memories: Bindi and Chandler announced the birth of their daughter on March 26, one day after welcoming the child at Buderim Private Hospital on Queensland's Sunshine Coast

Making memories: Bindi and Chandler announced the birth of their daughter on March 26, one day after welcoming the child at Buderim Private Hospital on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast