Bindi Irwin shares touching meaning behind new tattoo
Bindi Irwin has shared more details regarding her new tattoo, which she recently got in honour of her late father, Steve Irwin – and to celebrate her own daughter, Grace Warrior.
During an appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, the 23-year-old gave fans a closer look at her forearm tattoo, which features an alligator next to her 11-month-old daughter's name written in her dad's handwriting.
"When beautiful Grace Warrior was born, my first words were that she's our graceful warrior. And that's how she actually got her name," Bindi explained on the show.
During the interview, Bindi, who was joined by her mother, Terri Irwin, and brother, Robert Irwin, 18, said it was important to feel like her dad was with her every step of the way, "no matter what happens in life".
"I'm really blessed. I have such a wonderful family and I feel like dad is always with us in everything that we do," she added.
Bindi first revealed her tattoo to her fans in January on Instagram. In a touching post, the mum-of-one explained it was her way of paying tribute to her father, who died in 2006.
"This is my dad's handwriting to keep him with me, always. Our dear alligator, Daisy, is next to these words to represent our conservation work as Wildlife Warriors. And my beautiful wedding ring in bloom," she continued, referring to the ink on her wedding finger.
"Validation every day of the three most important things in my life: family, purpose and unconditional love. ❤️ Since Grace's breastfeeding journey ended, now felt like the perfect time for this empowering artwork."