India, July 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles III at Sandringham House on Thursday as part of his official visit to the United Kingdom.

During the meeting, Modi presented the King with a sapling of Davidia involucrata 'Sonoma', commonly known as the Sonoma dove tree or handkerchief tree.

The gesture was made under the Prime Minister's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, which encourages people to plant a tree in tribute to their mothers.

"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 Ped Maa Ke...