The Revolution of 1979 was a turning point in Shams’s life, as it was for the entire Pahlavi family. The overthrow of her brother Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s regime marked the end of the monarchy, and Shams, like many members of the royal family, was forced to flee. She relocated to Europe, where she lived in exile for the remainder of her life, keeping a low profile and staying away from the political spotlight.
