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The Queen dazzles in a fuchsia ball gown as she holds a glittering reception to celebrate the Aga Khan's Diamond jubilee
Posted March 8th, 2018 by librarian-hde are used to seeing Her Royal Majesty in a uniform of conservative suits, but tonight she delighted royal fans as she slipped into a dazzling ballgown.
The Queen welcomed dignitaries to Windsor Castle for a glittering reception on Wednesday evening, and did so in a hot pink dress.
The 91-year-old monarch looked elegant in a floor-length gown silk gown complete with gold motifs as she welcomed guests to the White Drawing Room.
The event was held in celebration of the Diamond jubilee of the the Aga Khan's leadership as Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslim Community.
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Hazar Imam celebrates Diamond Jubilee with Her Royal Majesty the Queen of England

Her Royal Majesty the Queen of England with Hazar Imam at Windsor Castle 2018-03-07
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Hazar Imam meets with Prince Charles

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is greeted by the Aga Khan during a visit to the Ismaili Centre to join a reception to help celebrate their 25th anniversary on November 18, 2010 in London, England.
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Birth of Prince Sinan 2017-01-12
Posted January 13th, 2017 by librarian-hdSecond son born to Princess Salwa and Prince Rahim
TheIsmaili.org
12 January 2017
Aiglemont, 12 January 2017 — It is with great happiness that Mawlana Hazar Imam has announced that Princess Salwa has given birth to a baby boy named Sinan.
Born in London, United Kingdom on 2 January, Prince Sinan is the second child of Prince Rahim and Princess Salwa, and a little brother to Prince Irfan, who was born on 11 April 2015.
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Maki to Make UK Debut with New Building for Aga Khan Development Network 2015-08-03
Posted August 4th, 2015 by librarian-hdMaki and Associates has submitted plans for their first UK building. As the Architects' Journal reports, the Japanese firm has designed a nine story, 8,780-square-meter educational space for the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) - a group of non-denominational agencies focused on improving the welfare of people in developing areas in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
The predominately limestone building pulls cues from its context; its facade is derived from the space within, which in turn responds to the surrounding Kings Cross site.
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Commencement Address by Prince Rahim Aga Khan at the IIS Graduation Ceremony 2007-09-10
Posted January 4th, 2015 by librarian-ldBismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Distinguished guests; governors, faculty, staff and students of The Institute of Ismaili Studies, families and very young children of the graduates; ladies and gentlemen,
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Statement by His Highness the Aga Khan at the London Conference on Afghanistan 2014-12-04
Posted January 2nd, 2015 by librarian-ldBismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Mr. Chairman, the Right Honorable Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond
Honourable President Ghani,
Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah,
Excellencies,
Ladies and gentlemen,
I would like to express my gratitude to the Governments of Afghanistan and the United Kingdom for co-hosting this Conference. We welcome the reform agenda of the Government of National Unity, and we re-affirm our commitment to the peoples of Afghanistan in their journey towards a stable, peaceful and prosperous future.
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Statement by His Highness the Aga Khan at the London Conference on Afghanistan 2014-12-04
Posted January 2nd, 2015 by librarian-ldBismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim
Mr. Chairman, the Right Honorable Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond
Honourable President Ghani,
Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah,
Excellencies,
Ladies and gentlemen,
I would like to express my gratitude to the Governments of Afghanistan and the United Kingdom for co-hosting this Conference. We welcome the reform agenda of the Government of National Unity, and we re-affirm our commitment to the peoples of Afghanistan in their journey towards a stable, peaceful and prosperous future.
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Remarks by His Highness the Aga Khan at the "Spirit and Life" Exhibition 2007-07-12
Posted December 26th, 2013 by librarian-hdYour Royal Highnesses
Your Excellencies
Mr. Mayor
My Lord
Ladies and Gentlemen
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AGA KHAN RECEIVES 10TH ANNUAL PETER O'SULLEVAN AWARD - 2006-11-21
Posted July 10th, 2007 by heritageThe Savoy, London, UK: H.H. Aga Khan joined a select group of recipients when collecting the 10th annual Peter O'Sullevan award. The Aga Khan, who has dominated racing in France during his lifetime, said: 'I came into this great game by accident at the age of 23.'
The Aga Khan joined a select group of recipients when collecting the
10th annual Peter O’Sullevan award at The Savoy in London yesterday.
The owner-breeder, who has seen his colours carried to Derby success
four times at Epsom, was added to an illustrious list of racing names
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