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Bob Irwin breaks his silence on family feud

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  • 07 Sep 2019

Bob Irwin has opened up about the family feud which has left him estranged from grandchildren Bindi and Robert.

Irwin told the Courier Mail that the feud was further fuelled by an innocent mistake involving a reporter questioning him about Bindi’s recent engagement to Chandler Powell.

WATCH: Bindi Irwrin shares sweet Father's Day tribute to Steve Irwin

Bob has since written a letter to Bindi and Chandler, wishing them all the best for the future.

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'I want (Bindi and Robert, 15) to be able to do what they want from day to day, enjoy life, enjoy the animals, achieve things, without worrying about things that should never be presented to them (like that article),' says Bob.

'Much the same as any other parent or grandparent, I would wish (Bindi and Chandler) all the best - which I do - and hope things go really, really well.'

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One day soon I'll get to call you my husband and that is truly magic ❤️

Bob - who resigned from Australia Zoo two years after his son’s death in 2008 - says he hasn’t seen his grandchildren for over a decade, but is always there if they need him.

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Thanks for being such a great brother and friend. You always remind me to look on the bright side of life. Love you, @robertirwinphotography!

'Both Bindi and Bob have achieved a lot in a short space of time; mind you, they’re both only young yet … But they’ve done well and … I would say Steve would be pretty happy with the way they’re going.'

WATCH: Bindi Irwin announces engagement to Chandler Powell

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