The UK Royal Family said that they received Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sandringham House.

PM Modi gifted a tree under the environmental initiative "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam", which will be planted in Autumn.

In a post on X, the Royal Family said, "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, "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam", which encourages people to plant a tree in tribute to their mothers."

PM Modi presented Davidia involucrata 'Sonoma', commonly known as the Sonoma dove tree or handkerchief tree, is an ornamental tree celebrated for its early and abundant flowering. Unlike the species form of Davidia involucrata, which often takes 10 to 20 years to bloom, 'Sonoma' is a precocious cultivar that typically begins flowering within 2 to 3 years of planting.

Its most iconic feature is the pair of large, fluttering white bracts that resemble handkerchiefs or doves suspended from the branches, creating a spectacular visual display in late spring.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that this was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's last engagement in the UK.