Coronation of the Shah of Iran
Coronation of the Shah of Iran
"After 26 years, the Shah of Iran crowns himself King of Kings and his Empress, Farah, the first crowned Queen in his nation's history. Pomp and splendor recalls Old Persia as the new Monarch pledges more progress and prosperity for Iran." TLS Golestan Palace in Iran. TLS "Hall of Mirrors" inside Golestan Palace (looks more like Reception Hall Museum than Mirror Hall). MS ornate chandelier in hall. MS Shah of Iran (Mohammad Reza Pahlavi) walking slowly through hallway to throne, uniformed officers accompanying him with sabres drawn. TLS/MS dignitaries in attendance. TLSs Shah Pahlavi stepping before Peacock Throne; he crowns himself. TLS Shah of Iran crowning Empress Farah Pahlavi, becoming the first crowned queen of Iran. Panning TLS Iranian royal family (Shah, Empress and Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi) sitting in thrones.