Shah Of Persia’s Coronation

Issue No.

67/88

Date Released

2 Nov 1967

Stories in this Issue:

Story No. within this Issue: 1 / 2
Summary: Tehran became the magic city, a place where the streets were transformed into a wonderland of decorations and millions of coloured lights. For the Shah of Persia after 26 years of ruling power considers he had fulfilled his promise to put his country well on the road to economic stability. Now he could justly wear the priceless Pahlevi Crown and sit on the Peacock Throne. With his beautiful Queen Farah and his seven year old son Prince Reza close by, the King of Kings became the latest link in the 2,500 year old Persian chain of Royalty.
Keywords: Royalty; Ceremonies
Locations: Tehran
Footage sources: Pathe Journal
Length of story (in feet): 387
Story extras:: Film clip

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