Prince Charles and Dalai Lama have talks · 2008-05-23 18:00
The Dalai Lama marked his visit to Clarence House by planting a tree in the grounds of the royal residence.
After welcoming the exiled Tibetan to his London base on Thursday, Prince Charles looked on as the spiritual leader used a spade once belonging to King George VI to plant a magnolia sapling, Hello! informs.
The heir-to-the-throne has met the Dalai Lama on numerous occasion and is a keen admirer. His regard is reciprocated it seems, as the 72-year-old affectionately linked arms with both his hosts as they headed indoors after the tree-planting ceremony.
While Clarence House not commented on the exact nature of the talks, a royal spokesperson confirmed Prince Charles “knows and admires the Dalai Lama” and that they would be discussing “their interest in spiritual matters”_.
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