Aga Khan IV Challenged on Wealth in Resurfaced Interview (1957)

On 19 October 1957, Aga Khan IV (Prince Karim Al-Husseini) spoke to ITN's Ludovic Kennedy, two days before the prince would be enthroned as the 49th imam of Isma'ilism. He discussed the unique traditions and customs which formed the installment ceremony, and he explained why his role could not be compared either to the Queen or the Pope. Kennedy ventured to ask the Aga Khan whether his incredible wealth was in-keeping with the role of a religious leader.

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