The Prince of Wales and the Dalai Lama met today for the first time in four years.
Charles is a long-time supporter of the Dalai Lama, and held discussions with China's president Hu Jintao on the subject of Tibet during talks in London in 2009.
Waiting next to the Prince was the Duchess of Cornwall who kissed the exiled Buddhist leader before the group moved into the house's garden room for their informal chat.
The Tibetan spiritual leader is on a 10-day tour of Britain with a mission to spread his Buddhist teachings of peace and understanding to youngsters.
Before meeting Charles, the Dalai Lama took part in a multi-faith service of prayer and reflection at Westminster Abbey in central London.