Aga Khan Development Network: His Highness the Aga Khan in the United Kingdom to mark Golden Jubilee visit

London, United Kingdom, 2-8 July 2008 - His Highness the Aga Khan, is on an official seven-day visit to the United Kingdom from 2 - 8 July 2008, on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee. During this visit, the Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims will attend a dinner hosted by Her Majesty the Queen to mark his Golden Jubilee and to acknowledge the close relationship he and his family have had over generations with the British Monarchy and the UK. The Aga Khan is scheduled to meet with the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary as well as the Secretary of State for International Development. The Lord Chancellor, Secretary of State for Justice, will host a lunch in his honour. He will also meet with the Leader of the Opposition and the Mayor of London. During his visit, the Aga Khan will meet with members of the Ismaili community.

	His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Her Majesty the Queen and His Highness the Aga Khan. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	British Prime Minister The Rt Hon Gordon Brown with His Highness the Aga Khan at 10 Downing Street. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	The Rt Hon David Cameron, Leader of the Opposition, with His Highness the Aga Khan at The Ismaili Centre. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	The Rt Hon Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for International Development at the Department for International Development, with His Highness the Aga Khan. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	His Highness the Aga Khan with Mayor of London Mayor Boris Johnson at the Ismaili Centre in London. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	His Highness the Aga Khan with the Secretary of State for Justice, The Lord Chancellor, The Rt Hon Jack Straw. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte


	His Highness the Aga Khan with British Foreign Secretary, The Rt Hon David Miliband. - Photo: AKDN/Gary Otte