2 AUGUST 1986, Page 35

, THE AGA KHAN — AN APOLOGY its issue of

14 July 1984, the Spectator Published an article by Taki, in his 'High life' ,,,eolumn, referring to His Highness the Aga i`nan, 49th hereditary Imam of the Ismaili Moslems as 'possibly the greatest tax evader of all time' and a man unworthy to occupy posi- tions of honour on public occasions.

We wish to state that these serious allegations Were without any foundation whatsoever, and We offer our sincere apologies for the offence ,eaused. In token of this, a substantial payment nas been made to a charity of His Highness's Choice.