<p>Critics said images of detained former leader were a stunt by the military to end country’s diplomatic isolation</p><p>Myanmar has delivered presents from Britain’s King Charles to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/aung-san-suu-kyi">Aung San Suu Kyi</a>, releasing rare photos of the imprisoned former leader in what critics said was a stunt by the country’s military to end diplomatic isolation.</p><p>A presidential spokesperson said <a href="https://www.facebook.com/61590345011686/posts/122143435659344833/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=87EGEjBYeLatGeUb#">on social media</a> that home ministry officials handed over two gardening books on soil, “along with one sealed envelope and a sealed diplomatic pouch”, from King Charles, who is known to have an interest in planting and the environment.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/20/myanmar-aung-san-suu-kyi-rare-photos-gift-king-charles">Continue reading...</a>
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Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi seen in rare photos after receiving gift from King Charles
<p>Critics said images of detained former leader were a stunt by the military to end country’s diplomatic isolation</p><p>Myanmar has delivered presents from Britain’s King Charles to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/aung-san-suu-kyi">Aung San Suu Kyi</a>, releasing rare photos of the imprisoned former leader in what critics said was a stunt by the country’s military to end diplomatic isolation.</p><p>A presidential spokesperson said <a href="https://www.facebook.com/61590345011686/posts/122143435659344833/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=87EGEjBYeLatGeUb#">on social media</a> that home ministry officials handed over two gardening books on soil, “along with one sealed envelope and a sealed diplomatic pouch”, from King Charles, who is known to have an interest in planting and the environment.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/20/myanmar-aung-san-suu-kyi-rare-photos-gift-king-charles">Continue reading...</a>