The Shah of Persia’s Wedding

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

2085

Date Released

22 Feb 1951

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Railways and Docks Disturb Labour Front
2. 2Eddie Thomas Wins Europe Welter Title
3. 3Reports in Brief: Stop Press
4. 4Reports in Brief: Stop Press
5. 5Reports in Brief: Stop Press
6. 6Reports in Brief: Stop Press
7. 7Life with Lion! GI Gets Leave to See "Pet"
8. 8The Shah of Persia’s Wedding

Story

Story No. within this Issue

8 / 8

Summary

Persian notabilities and members of Diplomatic Corps add to the glittering scene at marriage of Shah to eighteen year old bride, who is almost overcome by weight of magnificent wedding gown, decorated with 6,000 diamonds.

Keywords

Royalty; Social events; Marriages; Fashion and costume

Library number

19314

Length of story (in feet)

180

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Reuters Archive Licensing: Screen Ocean

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Notes

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