Shams Pahlavi was the elder sister of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah. Born in 1917 in Tehran, Shams was part of the Pahlavi dynasty, which rose to power in the early 20th century. She was the daughter of Reza Shah Pahlavi, the founder of the Pahlavi dynasty, and the sister of Mohammad Reza, who became the Shah after his father’s abdication in 1941. Shams was known for her beauty, elegance, and high social status, which she carried throughout her life. Her relationship with her younger brother Mohammad Reza was marked by both affection and distance. She played a prominent role in the royal family but was less involved in politics than her brother.
