At the time, with the help of Dr. Said Zulficar of UNESCO and Jack Kennedy of Aga Khan Awards, The Friends of Hassan Fathy contacted students and associates of Hassan Bey so that one hand they may list them as Friends and on the other hand, that they may help distribute at academic and professional centers throught the world to mark the occasion and honour his memory.
His Royal Higness, Prince of Wales was invited to serve as Patron of the Friends of Hassan Fathy for his comments about Hassan Bey in Vision of Britain.
