
Prime Minister Meets King Charles III at Sandringham Estate
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a meeting with King Charles III on Thursday at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, UK. During the meeting, Modi presented the King with a plant sapling.
Sapling to be planted after Autumn
A statement from Buckingham Palace revealed that the sapling will be planted on the estate following the autumn season.
Gift Drawn from Indian Tree Planting Programme
Modi’s gift was inspired by his initiative in India called ‘A Sapling in the Name of Mother’. This program promotes tree planting in honor of mothers.
The Sapling Is a ‘Sonoma Dove’ Tree
The sapling is a Sonoma Dove plant, also known as the handkerchief tree. It usually starts blooming within 2 to 3 years of planting and produces many flowers.
Modi Leaves for Maldives After Visit
Following the end of his tour to the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Modi left for the Maldives.