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King Charles sends Suu Kyi two gardening books, Myanmar says
The two books were about healthy soil and food, and Suu Kyi, serving an eighteen-year sentence, has not been publicly visited by any foreign leader or envoy.
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- First reported by BBC: “King Charles sends Aung Sang Suu Kyi books, says Myanmar government”, with reporting from The News International and NBC News.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 3:25 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: King Charles.
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- BBCKing Charles sends Aung Sang Suu Kyi books, says Myanmar government
- The News InternationalKing Charles' books and letters delivered to imprisoned Aung San Suu Kyi October 19, 2026 · facts used on air
- NBC NewsRare photos of Myanmar’s ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi show her receiving books sent by King Charles October 19, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMyanmar's government says King Charles sent Aung San Suu Kyi two books on soil, plus a sealed letter, and it has released rare photographs of her receiving them.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSoil books. For a woman serving an eighteen-year sentence.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe visit lasted about ten minutes, and the government did not say where it happened. No foreign leader has publicly met her, despite requests.
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