The moment she said YES! Bindi Irwin, 21, gasps as Chandler Powell, 22, proposes with a huge diamond ring in new engagement photos taken by her younger brother Robert
Bindi Irwin, the daughter of late 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin, announced her engagement to American wakeboarder Chandler Powell on Wednesday.
And on Thursday, the 21-year-old conservationist shared a gallery of photos to Instagram that capture the moment Chandler, 22, surprised her with a proposal.
The heartwarming pictures were taken by Bindi's 15-year-old brother Robert, who is an award-winning wildlife photographer.
The moment she said YES! Bindi Irwin, 21, has shared a gallery of photos to Instagram that capture the moment her boyfriend Chandler Powell, 22, surprised her with a proposal
In the photos, Bindi gasps with surprise as Chandler bends down on one knee and presents her with a stunning diamond ring.
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He then holds open the ring box, as Bindi reaches down and holds his hands.
After saying 'yes', the couple gaze in each other's eyes before embracing, while Bindi stands on her tiptoes.
How sweet! The heartwarming pictures were taken by Bindi's 15-year-old brother Robert, who is an award-winning wildlife photographer
So in love! In the photos, Bindi gasps with surprise as Chandler bends down on one knee and presents her with a diamond ring. They later embrace while Bindi stands on her tiptoes
The couple, who have been dating for six years, delighted fans on Wednesday when they announced their engagement on Bindi's 21st birthday.
'On my birthday I said "yes" and "forever" to the love of my life,' Bindi wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of her engagement ring.
She added: 'Chandler, close to six years ago I fell in love with you and every day since has been a whirlwind of adventure and true happiness.
'I'm so looking forwarding to spending our forever together as your wife. Here's to a lifetime of friendship, purpose and unconditional love. Now let's get married already!'
Finally! The couple, who have been dating for six years, delighted fans on Wednesday when they announced their engagement on Bindi's 21st birthday
Happy ever after! 'On my birthday I said "yes" and "forever" to the love of my life,' Bindi wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of her stunning engagement ring
In a separate Instagram post, Chandler wrote: 'She said YES. Almost six years ago, we met at Australia Zoo. I immediately fell head over heels for her kind and thoughtful heart that radiates so much light.
'Proposing in her very favorite place in the zoo, surrounded by animals, seemed like the perfect way to embark on this incredible new chapter in our lives. Bee, I love you more than anything in this world and I always will. Happy Birthday.'
The young couple, who describe themselves as 'soulmates', first met at Australia Zoo in November 2013.
Their story: The young couple, who describe themselves as 'soulmates', first met at Australia Zoo in November 2013
