WHO WILL BE THE NEXT ATTEN BOROUGH?

IT'S A THREE-MAN RACE AS SIR DAVID CONSIDERS HIS SUCCESSOR

His stunning nature documentaries have made Sir David Attenborough a beloved household name across the world, but after more than 50 years on our screens, are all good things about to come to an end?

At 96, the historian, biologist and TV presenter is rightfully turning his thoughts to a well-earned retirement. Yet with the environment in need of a champion now more than ever, David is unable to step down until he’s found the perfect person to carry on his legacy.

It’s a search that has brought him Down Under, with two Aussies emerging as the frontrunners, as well as a renegade royal.

“Team Attenborough has been scouring the globe for an heir apparent, and three clear possibilities were identified: Robert Irwin, Chris Hemsworth and Prince Harry,” a source exclusively tells New Idea.

Given his passion for nature photography, Robert seems an obvious choice.

But the 19-year-old Wildlife Warrior already has a lot on his plate helping his family run Australia Zoo.