Royal meeting at Sandringham marks deepening UK-India partnership
King Charles welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sandringham House this afternoon, where a symbolic gesture highlighted a growing diplomatic bond between the United Kingdom and India.
The visit came just hours after both nations reached a major milestone with the signing of a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), expected to boost bilateral trade by around $34 billion annually. The deal is being hailed as a significant step in strengthening not only economic ties but also political and cultural cooperation.
This afternoon, The King received the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, @NarendraModi, at Sandringham House. 🇮🇳
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 24, 2025
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
During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi presented King Charles with a special gift—a tree to be planted this autumn as part of the Indian leader’s environmental campaign, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, which encourages citizens to plant a tree in honour of their mothers.
The Royal Family’s official Instagram account shared a moment from the meeting, noting: “This afternoon, The King received the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Narendra Modi 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.”
Beyond the ceremonial gesture, the meeting underscored the nations’ shared commitment to collaboration in areas such as sustainability, trade, and cultural exchange—marking a new chapter in UK-India relations.
