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Shortly after India and the United Kingdom formalised a major Free Trade Agreement projected to boost bilateral trade by around $34 billion each year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with King Charles III at Sandringham House on Thursday.The meeting signified a continued push to strengthen bilateral ties beyond economic cooperation.
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The British royal family confirmed the meeting via a post on X, noting the interaction at Sandringham. During the visit, PM Modi gifted the monarch a sapling of Davidia involucrata 'Sonoma', also known as the Sonoma dove tree, recognized for its unique white bracts resembling handkerchiefs or doves. Unlike its typical variant that takes years to flower, the 'Sonoma' variety blooms within two to three years. This gift was part of Modi’s environmental campaign, “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam,” which promotes tree planting in honour of one's mother.
This afternoon, The King received the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, @NarendraModi, at Sandringham House. 🇮🇳
During their time together, His Majesty was given a tree to be planted this Autumn, inspired by the environmental initiative launched by the Prime Minister, “Ek… pic.twitter.com/9nhigoCgkw
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily)
This afternoon, The King received the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, @NarendraModi, at Sandringham House. 🇮🇳
During their time together, His Majesty was given a tree to be planted this Autumn, inspired by the environmental initiative launched by the Prime Minister, “Ek… pic.twitter.com/9nhigoCgkw— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 24, 2025
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The leaders discussed wide-ranging topics including trade, investment, education, healthcare, and traditional wellness systems like Yoga and Ayurveda, areas that King Charles is known to support. The discussion also placed strong emphasis on environmental sustainability.
The Free Trade Agreement signed on the same day opens up near-zero duty access for Indian goods in the UK while reducing tariffs on British imports into India. PM Modi hailed the pact as a step toward shared growth, benefiting sectors such as agriculture, small enterprises, and skilled professionals.
